Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.

We have a fantastic job opportunity for a talented, accomplished mid-weight Digital Account Manager to join the Retail Rewards team at an integrated advertising agency in Cape Town. This exciting role will see you working on one of their largest, national retail brands. Your portfolio will have a strong focus on delivering eCRM campaigns and always-on collateral across digital platforms. If you believe that you will enjoy working with client brand teams and eCRM teams on creative briefs that require a detailed understanding of customer segmentation against conversion funnels to best achieve marketing efforts – then keep reading, you’re going to fall in love with this awesome opportunity.

Responsibilities

• To build and sustain strong and long-lasting relationships with clients.
• Ensuring constant and effective flow of communication between agency, client and suppliers as well as arranging, attending and documenting meetings.
• Assist with preparation and delivery of top-quality digital briefs and proposals.
• Coordinate internal strategic, creative, media and production teams to manage jobs from concept to final delivery on Website, App, Email, Social, Paid Media and/or other digital channels that also effectively answers client briefs.
• Handling status documents, job bags, campaign costs and invoicing.
• Manage effective and accurate delivery of final elements to internal and     external suppliers and ensure meticulous activation.
• Assist with monitoring effectiveness of campaigns to ensure client campaigns are properly planned and reported on against campaign objectives, KPIs and metrics.
• Maintain an active knowledge of industry and digital marketing trends to assist with proactively advising clients about digital marketing landscape developments.
• Deliver jobs on time, on budget and continuously exceed client expectations.

Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:

• Degree in Marketing / Advertising with completed courses in Digital Marketing.
• 3+ years’ proven experience in Digital Marketing is essential, preferably in an Agency environment working on retail accounts.
• Basic understanding of online technologies is required across the following channels: Website, Social Media, Content Marketing, Paid Media, Direct Marketing, Mobile.
• Experience in above-the-line or below-the-line work is a plus but not essential.
• Digital Agency and / or Marketing Agency experience is essential.
• Experience in a client service and / or project management role required.
• Experience in running / managing campaigns and / or projects is ideal.
• A good understanding of process, process and process!
• Experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel is essential.
• Experience with eCRM systems with special a focus on platforms to deliver direct communications would be ideal.
• Experience with Workbook, Figma, Data Analytics platforms is a plus.
• A positive attitude towards tight deadlines.
• Passion for communication, creative & digital marketing industry.
• Ability to problem solve and thrive under pressure.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Professional, hard-working and have an eager-to-learn attitude.
• Exceptional writing, communication and confident presentation skills.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
• Is an advocate for team work but it also able to work and think independently.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

VGP Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency in the advertising, marketing, media, creative, digital, PR/communications and publishing industries.

Posted on 24 Feb 14:54

Job description

We are searching for a skilled e-business campaign manager to join a renowned Digital agency.

This role is based in Cape Town and it is a full-time position.

Your job will also include but not be limited to:

• Drive the creation of landing pages and content
• Develop and implement an e-commerce strategy
• 360° digital campaign implementation
• Develop and implement channel strategies across SEO, PPC, SEM, email marketing, affiliate marketing, social media marketing, web usability, lead generation, content marketing, CRM, and market research.
• Campaign analysis
• Build a PPC strategy for a variety of client accounts
• SEO & PPC – paid media campaign performance
• Daily maintenance, campaign strategy and account optimization for the following: Google, Facebook & Twitter Ads platforms.
• Oversee keyword analysis; keyword list building, campaign bid management and optimisation using client preferred tracking tools and ad copy testing
• Conduct Google Analytics metrics analysis to measure user engagement and campaign performance post-click
• Reporting back on the strategy regarding insights and data
• Must have strong knowledge of digital media
• Online brand development
• Managing, reviewing and maintenance of Google Search Console
• Manage Google Tag Manager: Implement tracking and resolve any tracking issues.
• Manage the online planning process and provide recommendations
• Daily management of paid search plans
• Manage projects to ensure it falls within the allowable budget
• Input and implementation of survey launch plans

Experience:

• At least five years of experience 
• Must have experience working in an agency or corporate environment 

Certifications:

• Google certifications – Display, Search, Shopping, Mobile, Video, AdWords, and Analytics

Advantageous:

• Programmatic Advertising
• DoubleClick

Please send the following to our offices:

• Updated CV
• Updated Portfolio in PDF (max. 10MB)

Requirements

Please only apply if you have the relevant experience as per our job ad. Our client does not have the capacity to train anyone – you need to hit the ground running.

Your application will be passed to our team of recruitment consultants and should your skills and experience match the recruitment needs of our client, we will be in touch within a 96-hour turnaround time. 

Should you not hear from us, please treat your application for this job as unsuccessful.

Posted on 24 Feb 14:15

Job description

We are a design studio, specialising in brand and packaging design. We are looking for a recently graduated, inspired, engaged, driven young intern to join our small team. You must be creative, keen to learn and driven to succeed. 

• Assisting our design team on various projects.
• Brainstorm and sparring sessions conceptualizing ideas. 
• Research and image searches to keep abreast of design trends and international design practices. 
• Work within a team and perform under pressure. 

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in graphic design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong conceptual/design skills.
• Proficient in Adobe/Creative Suite.
• Deadline driven and punctual.
• Proactive team player with a positive attitude.
• Enthusiastic. Willing to learn and work hard.

The duration of this contract is three months. 

Please submit a portfolio, cover letter and CV with your application. Application without these will not be considered.

For applications to be considered, the following must be submitted exactly as specified:

1. PDF portfolio of your best work no bigger than 10MB.
2. PDF of your CV.
3. Cover letter (why you want to join our team for three months)

If you do not hear from us, your application was unfortunately not successful.

Posted on 23 Feb 08:24

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Home

LOCATION: Cape Town, Western Cape

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To source, compile & build a balanced range of softs products, negotiating the best price and securing the required depth to deliver a desirable offering to our Pep Home customers. These quality commodities selected must contribute to the profit margin and live within the total Pep Home offering.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supplier management (sourcing, negotiating, and loading)
• Range selection and building (product sourcing, price tiering & range development)
• Collaborate closely with all Home departments to create balanced assortments
• Budget & GP management
• Product order management (Administration)
• Good understanding of trends & consumer insights
• Close collaboration with planning to support product intent in stores

Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma (e.g. Clothing/ Purchasing Management)
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a fully-fledged Buyer
• Computer Literacy (MS Office/ G-Suite – a very strong Excel skill will be an advantage)
• Creative, eye for detail, analytical and problem solving

COMPETENCIES:

• Competencies required: Accuracy, Directing, Negotiation, Results-oriented, Persuasiveness, Commercial Drive, Initiative, Analysing and forming opinions

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 25 February 2021

If you are interested and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your CV to our SkillsMap platform using the button below

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.  
PEP strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.

Posted on 19 Feb 17:16