Social Biddable Lead

WPP Media South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa
On-site
Paid social strategy development
Google analytics expertise
Team leadership of specialists
WPP Media South Africa is seeking a Social Biddable Lead to drive strategic direction and performance across Paid Social for major brands. The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven decision-making, and client engagement to deliver impactful campaigns while managing a team of specialists

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a high-performing team of Paid Social Specialists to deliver impactful campaigns for some of the biggest brands in South Africa.
  • Candidates must possess strong data interpretation skills using Google Analytics to translate trends into actionable biddable media insights.
  • The position requires managing large budgets and blue-chip client accounts while ensuring agency satisfaction and strict KPI delivery.

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WPP Media South Africa is seeking a Social Biddable Lead to drive strategic direction and performance across Paid Social for major brands. The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven decision-making, and client engagement to deliver impactful campaigns while managing a team of specialists.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Paid Social strategy development
  • Google Analytics expertise
  • Team leadership of specialists
  • Client relationship management
  • Performance optimization against KPIs

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and training capabilities
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented
  • Competitive analysis experience
  • Highly organized work style

Key Requirements

  • 5-8 years experience in Paid/Biddable Social Media
  • 2+ years of management experience
  • Social platform certifications (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn)

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