Paid Media Specialist
| Remuneration: | negotiable |
| Location: | Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal |
| Remote work: | Some remote work allowed |
| Job level: | Junior/Mid |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Company: | Rainmaker Marketing |
We are looking for a performance-driven Paid Media Specialist focused on lead generation across Meta and Google Ads.
This role is centred on generating high-quality leads at an efficient cost, not just running ads. The ideal candidate understands full-funnel thinking, from ad click through to lead quality, and can optimise campaigns based on real business outcomes.
Key responsibilitiesCampaign management- Plan, launch, and manage campaigns across:
- Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram)
- Google Ads (search, display, YouTube)
Performance optimisation- Optimise campaigns daily with a focus on:
- Cost per lead (CPL)
- Cost per acquisition (CPA)
- Lead quality (not just volume)
Strategy and execution- Build and manage:
- Meta audience strategies (cold, warm, retargeting)
- Google keyword strategies based on search intent
- Retargeting funnels across both platforms
Testing and improvement- Execute structured testing across:
- Ad creatives and messaging angles
- Audience segments and targeting strategies
- Campaign structures and bidding approaches
Collaboration- Work with creative teams to improve:
- Ad relevance
- Conversion-focused messaging
- Funnel alignment
Performance analysis- Analyse performance beyond platform metrics:
- Lead quality feedback
- Conversion rates post-lead (where available)
- Funnel drop-off points
Tracking and attribution- Ensure accurate tracking setup:
- Meta pixel and conversion API
- Google tag / GA4 event tracking
Growth and scaling- Identify opportunities to:
- Reduce CPL
- Improve lead quality
- Scale campaigns sustainably
Requirements- 2–5+ years experience running lead generation campaigns on:
- Strong understanding of:
- Lead generation funnels
- Customer intent (especially on search)
- Retargeting strategies
- Hands-on experience with:
- Conversion tracking (GA4, pixels, events)
- Campaign budget allocation and scaling
- Ability to interpret data and make optimisation decisions based on outcomes (not vanity metrics)
Nice to have- Experience with Conversion API (Meta)
- Experience with YouTube Ads
- Basic CRO and landing page optimisation knowledge
KPIs / success metrics- Cost per lead (CPL)
- Cost per acquisition (CPA)
- Lead quality (conversion rate from lead → sale / qualified opportunity)
- Funnel conversion rates
- Campaign scalability and efficiency
Soft skills- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Outcome-focused (not platform-focused
- Proactive and self-managed
- Clear communicator with the ability to explain performance insights
Posted on 23 Mar 12:56, Closing date 22 May