Ad Ops Manager

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  • Sandton, Johannesburg
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The purpose of this role is for a highly skilled Google Campaign Manager (GCM) to oversee and optimize our digital advertising campaigns using Google Campaign Manager 360. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of digital marketing, programmatic advertising, and performance-based media buying. You will be responsible for campaign setup, trafficking, optimisation, and reporting, ensuring we maximize ROI across multiple channels.Job Description:Responsibilities80%
  • Set up, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns via Google Campaign Manager 360 (CM360).
  • Traffick ads, apply tracking tags, and troubleshoot discrepancies between different ad platforms.
  • Collaborate with creative teams to ensure correct implementation of ad assets.
  • Work with stakeholders to define campaign KPIs, audience segmentation, and targeting strategies.
  • Monitor and analyse campaign performance using Google Analytics, CM360, and third-party tracking tools (Double Verify, IAS, etc).
  • Optimise campaigns for CTR, CPC, CPA, ROAS, and other key performance indicators.
  • Identify and implement A/B testing strategies to improve ad performance.
  • Generate and present performance reports, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Ensure all campaigns follow best practices for ad trafficking, tracking, and tagging.
  • Troubleshoot tracking issues, discrepancies, and technical errors in Google Tag Manager (GTM) and CM360.
  • Stay up-to-date with Google Ads policies, industry trends, and new ad tech developments.
  • Identifies non-compliance with established taxonomies and initiates correction processes to ensure data consistency
  • Develops and maintains relationships with client team and other disciplines to nurture performance growth
  • Drives effective client relationships with accurate and timely performance communication
  • Provides subject matter expertise in at least one connected tech stack (i.e. Google)
  • Deploys site side tracking across multiple tag management solutions (e.g. GTM)
  • Supports the team in running analysis and problem-solving sessions to improve day-to-day work and support in resolving issues with the broader business
  • Collaborate with 3rd party suppliers, including digital agencies and partners
  • Manages and prioritises the executive and analyst workflow
  • Ensures best in class delivery of Ad Ops work
Client Service10%
  • Day to Day management and financial health of the account needs to be managed
  • Managing expectations with your team lead.
  • Day to day administration – meeting minutes, agendas and timing plans.
  • Deadline driven
  • Attention to detail
  • Attending status /other meetings with media brands.
Commercial and service ownership10%
  • Manage overspend and underspend – Track monthly across all clients
  • Budget trackers to be updated on a daily basis
Experience:
  • 0-3 Years: Junior
  • 3-5 Years: Mid
Location: SandtonBrand: AmplifiTime Type: Full timeContract Type: Permanent

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