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Digital Advertising Acquisition Specialist

Vendeur Afrique  · Advertising / Branding / PR

Full Time Nairobi
Nairobi
Deadline: 28 August 2026
Posted May 30, 2026

Develop and execute comprehensive media plans and strategic initiatives, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across diverse channels to maximize campaign impact and reach target audiences effectively. Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify key trends, consumer behaviors, and competitive landscapes, enabling data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align media strategies with overall marketing objectives, ensuring cohesive brand messaging and consistent performance metrics. Monitor and evaluate the efficacy of media placements, adjusting strategies as needed to enhance ROI and achieve desired outcomes.

Craft comprehensive media strategies designed to achieve client goals while supporting the broader advertising framework, and execute these plans with precision and effectiveness.

Conduct thorough audience research to determine key demographic segments and assess the most effective media platforms for achieving campaign objectives.

Define, track, and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) related to media effectiveness to ensure optimal campaign performance and strategic decision-making.

Media Buying and Negotiation: You will be responsible for strategically procuring and negotiating media placements across various channels, including digital, print, broadcast, and out-of-home advertising. This involves analyzing market trends, evaluating audience demographics, and leveraging industry relationships to secure optimal ad inventory at competitive rates. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal teams to align campaigns with brand objectives, ensuring cost-efficiency and maximum reach while adhering to budget constraints. Strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and a deep understanding of media metrics are essential for driving impactful, data-driven decisions.

Conduct media purchases across both digital and traditional channels, securing advantageous terms while optimizing budget utilization.

Develop and nurture partnerships with media vendors to secure optimal pricing and strategic placements.

Optimize campaign performance through continuous analysis and strategic adjustments to enhance engagement, conversion rates, and overall effectiveness, leveraging data-driven insights to refine targeting, messaging, and budget allocation for maximum ROI.

Track campaign performance through thorough monitoring and analysis, then develop actionable, data-backed recommendations to enhance effectiveness.

Develop and execute A/B testing methodologies aimed at optimizing targeting precision, creative components, and additional campaign variables.

Budget Management: Responsible for overseeing and controlling financial resources to ensure efficient allocation and adherence to established budgets. Analyzes financial data, identifies variances, and recommends corrective actions to maintain fiscal stability. Collaborates with stakeholders to develop and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Prepares financial reports and presents findings to management for informed decision-making. Identifies cost-saving opportunities and implements strategies to optimize resource utilization while maintaining operational effectiveness.

Oversee media budgets with precision, guaranteeing efficient allocation and maximizing return on investment.

Deliver consistent budget updates and financial forecasts to both clients and internal stakeholders.

Conduct comprehensive reporting and analysis to deliver valuable insights and support data-driven decision-making processes. Prepare detailed reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Analyze complex datasets using advanced analytical tools and methodologies to identify trends, patterns, and key performance indicators. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between analytical insights and business objectives. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of all reporting outputs while adhering to established standards and protocols.

Develop detailed analyses of campaign effectiveness, emphasizing critical performance indicators and actionable insights.

Perform a comprehensive post-campaign evaluation to pinpoint opportunities for enhancement and highlight success stories.

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and product managers, to align on project goals and deliver high-quality solutions. Engage in regular communication to share updates, address challenges, and solicit feedback, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Foster a cooperative environment by participating in brainstorming sessions, providing constructive input, and supporting teammates to achieve collective success. Leverage diverse perspectives to enhance innovation and problem-solving, driving continuous improvement in team performance and project outcomes.

Collaborate effectively with the creative team, account managers, and clients to guarantee the flawless implementation of campaigns.

Professional Rewrite:
Keep abreast of emerging industry developments, technological advancements, and recommended methodologies to ensure alignment with current standards.

Seeking a skilled professional with a minimum of five years of experience in a relevant field, along with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results. The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in project management, leadership roles, or specialized technical areas is highly preferred. Familiarity with compliance standards, regulatory requirements, or relevant certifications will be an added advantage.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a closely related discipline is required.

With a solid track record spanning three to four years in the field, expertise in programmatic media buying is essential.

Seasoned expertise in programmatic advertising ecosystems, including Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs), Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs), and ad exchanges, is essential for this role.

An expert-level ability to scrutinize data and derive meaningful insights from performance metrics is essential for refining campaign strategies.

Proven expertise in negotiation, coupled with a talent for cultivating and sustaining robust relationships with media vendors and key partners.

Proficient in both verbal and written communication, with a strong capacity to convey complex ideas and campaign insights with clarity and precision.

Highly organized and adept at analyzing complex information to identify effective solutions.

Thrives in dynamic, rapidly evolving settings with tight deadlines while effectively overseeing multiple concurrent projects.

Proficiency with ad tech solutions, including Google Marketing Platform, The Trade Desk, and DV360, is considered advantageous.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

Experience Required

3 - 4 years

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