Mr D - Digital Campaign Specialist

Mr D, a division of the Takealot.com Group, is looking for a highly talented Digital Campaign Specialist to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do

• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some.

• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

Purpose of Role

To strategically execute, monitor, and optimize digital marketing campaigns to achieve business objectives. This role focuses on ensuring that campaigns are delivered on time, reach the target audience effectively, and align with the overall marketing strategy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure effective campaign planning, execution and improving advertising performance.

• Manage the full life cycle involvement in digital advertising campaigns from enquiry stage to campaign completion.

Campaign Execution:

• Collaborate with marketing teams to implement and deliver successful digital advertising campaigns across various platforms, such as social media, search engines, and email.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization:

• Track and analyze campaign performance metrics, providing insights and adjustments to improve effectiveness and ROI.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as a link between creative, technical, and marketing teams to ensure smooth execution of campaigns.

Brand Awareness & Engagement:

• Assist in building brand visibility and engaging the target audience through well-targeted, impactful campaigns.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Leverage analytics and reporting tools to assess campaign results and inform future strategies.

Market Competitiveness:

• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor strategies to ensure the organisation remains competitive in the digital space.

Budget Management:

• Manage digital campaign budgets effectively, ensuring maximum returns for investment.

Compliance & Standards:

• Ensure all campaigns adhere to branding guidelines, legal regulations, and platform policies.

Attributes required:

• Smart, hard-working, with demonstrable integrity

• A passion for online digital marketing/advertising

• Bias towards action and solution-oriented

• A self-starter and fast learner with an active thirst for knowledge

• Willing to take direction and able to work independently, demonstrating initiative

• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines

• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Confident, with very strong interpersonal & communication skills and a proven ability to build productive relationships quickly

• A strong working knowledge of Excel / Google sheets and Microsoft Office

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in interpreting data to make informed decisions and optimizations.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• A creative mindset with the ability to think strategically and implement innovative campaign ideas.

• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in digital marketing.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diplomas in Marketing/Advertising

• At least 1-3 years digital campaign management experience is a prerequisite

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.

• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, Collab and make something great.

• Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on Prosus Academy and more.

• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the Takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).

• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.

• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.

• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see?

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference