Paid Media & Performance Marketing Manager
Remuneration: | R28 - R38 per month basic salary |
Location: | Cape Town |
Remote work: | Remote work allowed optional |
Education level: | Degree |
Job level: | Mid |
Type: | Permanent |
Company: | Embedded Employees |
Job description
About the company - A fast-growing, social-led digital marketing agency working within the luxury and premium space is seeking a Paid Media & Performance Marketing Manager. The agency partners with high-end brands across luxury hospitality, premium property, and DTC sectors to deliver strategic expertise, creative excellence, and performance-driven advertising solutions.
Role overview - We are looking for a Paid Media & Performance Marketing Manager to lead, manage, and optimise paid media campaigns across Meta, Google, and TikTok. This is a client-facing role requiring a deep understanding of platform-specific strategy, audience segmentation, creative collaboration, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commercial mindset and a results-oriented approach to campaign delivery for premium and luxury brands.
Key responsibilitiesPaid media strategy and execution- Develop and implement full-funnel paid media strategies across Meta, Google, and TikTok, tailored to high-end clients.
- Manage campaign setup, ad placements, budget allocations, and bidding strategies.
- Conduct A/B testing across creatives, copy, audiences, and bidding models to maximise campaign effectiveness.
- Stay informed on platform updates, algorithm changes, and digital trends to enhance campaign performance.
Performance optimisation and analytics- Monitor campaign performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, and TikTok Ads Manager.
- Analyse campaign data to identify opportunities for optimisation and improved ROI.
- Present clear performance reports, insights, and strategic recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Refine attribution models and multi-touchpoint journeys to inform media strategy.
Creative collaboration and audience targeting- Work closely with creative and content teams to align paid media assets with platform requirements and brand guidelines.
- Leverage first- and third-party data to create segmented, high-performing campaigns.
- Drive results through intelligent targeting, including lookalike audiences and retargeting strategies.
Client and team collaboration- Act as the paid media lead for assigned accounts, offering strategic counsel and campaign direction.
- Educate clients and internal teams on best practices, performance trends, and media planning.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with PR, influencer marketing, and organic content teams to deliver integrated campaigns.
What’s in it for you- 21 days of holiday (excluding public holidays)
- Fully remote with SA
- Opportunity to work with a growing portfolio of top-tier luxury and lifestyle brands
- Supportive and creative working culture
- Room for career progression based on performance
Essential skills and experience- Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience managing Meta, Google, and TikTok paid media campaigns.
- Strong proficiency with Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, and TikTok Ads Manager.
- Good working knowledge of integrating paid media with post-click email retargeting (e.g. Klaviyo, Mailchimp) to connect lead generation campaigns with email marketing strategies.
- Proven ability to deliver ROI-focused campaigns with measurable business outcomes.
- Solid understanding of customer segmentation, audience building, and full-funnel marketing.
- Experience in using Google Analytics and other performance tracking tools.
- Previous exposure to premium, luxury, or high-end DTC brands is highly advantageous.
Key competencies- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent communication skills with confidence in presenting to clients.
- Organised, deadline-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Passionate about digital marketing and eager to stay ahead of emerging trends.
Company Description
We are the hiring company for a UK marketing agency supporting high-end brands across luxury hospitality, premium property, and DTC sectors.
Posted on 25 Aug 11:39, Closing date 24 Oct