Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Senior Advertising Associate 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, Superbalist.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here's your chance. This position reports to the Marketplace Manager of Mr D. Purpose of Role Own the Mr D marketplace team's advertising KPIs. Support cross departmental teams in the execution and sale of various advertising opportunities to both large scale and independent partners. Own the Mr D advertising inventory and ensure its effective utilisation to maximise revenue generation through the channel.
Your responsibilities will include: Own Marketplace advertising revenue KPIs Continuously contribute to the enhancement of the Mr D rate card and pitch deck for campaigns Own the management and optimisation of the Mr D advertising inventory Work closely with the Sales team to deliver on the Mr D advertising goals Collaborate with the Key Accounts team to build unique advertising campaigns for large brand partners Present campaign and advertising concepts to Mr D partners Work cross departmentally to ensure campaigns are briefed in and executed against Ensure delivery of post campaign reports to participating partners Analyse partner performance to better understand product fit for partners and their objectives Collaborate with the analytics team to ensure that partners' advertising ROI is optimised. Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to support account management and marketing teams with troubleshooting advertising issues. Attributes required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and follow-through Excellent presentation skills Excellent campaign proposal design and management skills Ability to work independently to achieve sales targets Skilled in managing high-value accounts and managing relationships at a senior level Entrepreneurial mindset Strong understanding of the digital advertising environment including sales, product, tools and campaign management Ability to identify key advertising sales opportunities and translate these into implementable solutions and action plans Ability to manage and influence teams across various business units Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and Postgraduate Qualification (Digital Marketing, Advertising and or Sales qualifications are advantageous) 3-5 years Advertising Sales experience as an individual contributor Demonstrated ability to consistently initiate sales opportunities and generate revenue Strong track record of internal and external relationship management Proven consultative approach in previous roles and a good understanding of the Digital Advertising landscape 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 MyAcademy 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.
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