Traffic Manager at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring that deadlines are met
• Coordinate with creative, performance, and other teams to ensure that all project requirements are understood and met
• Monitor the progress of projects and identify potential bottlenecks or delays
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure that projects are completed efficiently
• Communicate regularly with team members to provide updates on project status and deadlines
• Resolve any conflicts or issues that may arise during the course of a project
• Ensure that all work complies with company standards and guidelines
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously improve processes and workflows

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or related field

Experience

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a Traffic Manager or similar role
• Experience in account management and Project management
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Must have agency experience
• Must have experience working with internal teams, external agencies and business units
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of creative processes and workflows
• Familiarity with marketing and advertising concepts

What will make you successful in this role?

• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in an ever-changing environment
• Knowledge of creative processes and workflows
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills 
• Can roll with change as our business grows bigger and better

Knowledge and Skills

• Develop and manage media strategy and campaigns
• Studies client requirements to align media strategy and campaigns
• Negotiates for best media space
• Monitors media placements
• Budgeting, expense management of media budget

Personal Attributes

• Persuades - Contributing through others
• Manages complexity - Contributing through others
• Plans and aligns - Contributing through others
• Business insight - Contributing through others