ROLE PURPOSE
At ZURU, We pride ourselves on placing innovation and excellence at the heart of everything we do. This is core to our marketing principles and had led us to become one of the leading advertisers globally across a number of social platforms.
Our business is growing at a rapid pace, and so is our Digital team. This team is responsible for all our media planning and buying for dozens of brands across multiple continents, making it an incredibly unique opportunity. The Social Media Buying Manager will drive excellence across our global media buying efforts on ZURU Edge brands, managing campaign executions across our five key verticals: baby, beauty, homecare & wellness, pet, and confectionery.
This role will be responsible for the delivery of all Social Media Campaigns, delivering efficient and effective results within TikTok, Meta and other emerging social platforms such as Snapchat and Pinterest. The ideal candidate has advanced social media buying experience to collaborate with their line manager, who is based in Auckland, New Zealand. Building a positive relationship and rapport with them across time zones will be very important.
You will also be responsible for growing the team with the successful hire, onboarding and integration of three team members, and in charge of their development and growth plans, alongside ensuring they are delivering executional excellence.
The role will cover all global markets, so the successful candidate will therefore need to have experience in managing multiple workstreams and managing time effectively to deliver results.
CORE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
✔ Lead the India-based social media buying team, including TikTok and Meta Media Buying Executives and a Social Media Buying Coordinator
✔ Manage campaign buying and optimization across social platforms
✔ Ensure campaigns meet pacing and delivery standards
✔ Support the career development and onboarding of the India team
✔ Collaborate with the NZ team and maintain reporting and dashboards
✔ Help uphold QA standards and operational excellence within the team
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
5+ years’ experience in Media Buying
Experience working with Facebook Business Manager is essential, and Pinterest, Snapchat or TikTok Ads Manager is optimal.
Proactive and self-starting, with the ability to work independently and take ownership without constant direction
People leadership experience is optimal.
Openness to listen, learn, and adapt to always do better
Comfortable sharing opinions in a productive manner
Ability to multi-task, take initiative, priorities, stay organized, and manage time effectively
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Willingness to take responsibility and be accountable for the work of the team
What do we Offer?
Competitive compensation
Medical Insurance for self & family
Training & skill development programs
Work with the Global team, Make the most of the diverse knowledge
Several discussions over Multiple Pizza Parties
A lot more! Come and discover us!
