Paid Search Manager

Jellyfishcareers
Johannesburg, South Africa
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to collaborative, data-savvy professionals with agency experience working in global digital marketing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with agency or performance marketing experience and a track record in managing Paid Search campaigns
    — “3–5 years of experience managing Paid Search campaigns, ideally in an agency or performance marketing environment.”
  • Individuals who excel in cross-functional collaboration and client relationship-building
    — “You love getting to know your clients, developing long-lasting relationships and adding value to their business.”
  • Professionals comfortable with data analysis and process refinement using Excel and measurement tools
    — “You can maintain complex spreadsheets in Excel and process large amounts of data.”

Things to consider

  • Preference for Employment Equity candidates is explicitly stated in the hiring process
    — “Jellyfish will give preference to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and its Affirmative Action measures.”
  • Remote work is allowed for up to 60% of the time, with a fixed daily schedule
    — “Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads across multiple campaign types
    — “Activate campaigns with Google Ads (search, shopping, display and video) or Microsoft Ads.”
  • Emphasize your ability to refine and automate processes for efficiency
    — “Implement solutions to refine and automate processes.”
  • Demonstrate your capability to analyze performance and deliver actionable insights
    — “Provide insights and recommendations to improve account structure, targeting, bidding, and ad copy performance.”
  • Showcase your experience in managing budgets and ensuring KPI alignment
    — “Manage performance reporting, campaign analysis, and budget pacing to ensure clients meet their KPIs.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to collaborate across regional teams for strategy execution
    — “Collaborate with regional Paid Media teams to ensure consistent strategy execution across markets.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • meeting client KPIs
  • improving account structure
  • optimizing ad copy performance
Typical background
3-5 years of experience in digital marketingbackground in agency or performance marketing

Skills & requirements

Required

Google Ads ManagementMicrosoft Ads ManagementCampaign AnalysisPerformance ReportingBudget PacingData AnalysisSpreadsheet Management

Preferred

Innovation In Digital MarketingCross-market Collaboration

Stack & domain

Google AdsMicrosoft AdsExcel

About the role

Original posting from Jellyfishcareers via Ashby

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Paid Search Manager to join our team you will create impact within our Paid Media Capability. We take pride in our global client portfolio and our proprietary technology setting us apart in the industry.

You'll manage the strategy and performance of assigned client accounts, focusing on innovation and meeting their targets.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Activate campaigns with Google Ads (search, shopping, display and video) or Microsoft Ads.
  • Manage performance reporting, campaign analysis, and budget pacing to ensure clients meet their KPIs.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to improve account structure, targeting, bidding, and ad copy performance.
  • Collaborate with regional Paid Media teams to ensure consistent strategy execution across markets.
  • Monitor campaign tracking and data integrity using Google Analytics or other measurement tool
  • Support in Quarterly Business Reviews with the client.

Qualifications:

  • In-depth knowledge of the technologies and processes involved in running Paid Search campaigns. In particular, Google Ads (search, shopping, display and video) or Microsoft Ads (Bing).
  • 3–5 years of experience managing Paid Search campaigns, ideally in an agency or performance marketing environment.
  • You can maintain complex spreadsheets in Excel and process large amounts of data.
  • You love getting to know your clients, developing long-lasting relationships and adding value to their business.
  • Implement solutions to refine and automate processes.
  • Adapt strategies and plans to navigate unforeseen circumstances.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.

“Jellyfish will give preference to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and its Affirmative Action measures.”

Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to talentacquisition@jellyfish.com.

Source: Jellyfishcareers careers (Ashby)

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