Project Manager/traffic Lead

4 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Syntech Full time

**Recruiter**:
SYNTECH

**Contract**:
PERMANENT

**Location**:
CAPE TOWN

**Availability**:
IMMEDIATE

**Category**:
MARKETING

**Offer**:
MARKET RELATED + KPA BONUS

**Introduction**:
Do you want to build and deliver creative strategies for some of the most innovative tech brands? Well, then you’ve found the right job. Syntech is a fast-growing technology distributor looking for an ambitious Project Manager/Traffic Lead to join our marketing team.

Our goal is to improve lives through the innovative technology we bring to the market - from cutting-edge smart home technology to the latest innovative gaming gear, consumer electronics, and commercial solutions. As the Project Manager/Traffic Lead you will assist the Marketing Manager with leading the creative team and allocating resources to ensure campaign deadlines are met.

**About the role**:
This role involves organizing, prioritizing, and managing the timeous execution of marketing projects and campaigns. You will essentially be in charge of delivering compelling content created by the marketing team.
**JOB SPECIFICATION
- Manage concurrently ongoing high-paced creative projects - from conceptualization to production.
- Manage the expectations and exceptions for all stakeholders throughout every campaign.
- Manage campaign resources to ensure campaign/project deadlines are met and updating key stakeholders.
- Provide daily support to the creative team - from initial brief conceptualization to managing team members, final review and sign-off.
- Guide, discuss and clarify client needs into concise design briefs and processes, and present output timelines.
- Scope, plan, coordinate and execute your projects while motivating your creative team to deliver compelling work.
- Delegate and prioritize activities to ensure that all deadlines are met.
- Define, record, and track output metrics for each member of the creative team.
- Work closely with the Marketing Manager to execute various campaigns and brand strategies.
- Work closely together with designers, copywriters, social media manager, PR liaison, and sales reps.
- Ensure consistent identity/messaging across all content touchpoints (website, blogs, product listings, pricelist, social media, mailers, et cetera).
- Effectively manage expectations and actively problem-solve to resolve issues as they arise.
- Assist in identifying shortfalls and improving processes and workflows.
- Continuously learn, develop, and grow yourself and others.
**REQUIREMENTS

Being able to think out-of-the-box, effectively organize and manage staff, allocate resources to projects, and execute campaigns by deadlines are key requirements for this role.
- 3+ years of Project Management/Traffic Control/Team Lead experience in the marketing department or similar.
- Experience collaborating with creative professionals, digital marketing and advertising, project or traffic management.
- Should be detail-oriented, creative, as well as display great organizational and management skills.
- Must have excellent communication skills and strong analytical abilities.
- Should be an ego-free, kind and trustworthy team player.
- Must be energetic and proactive, someone who welcomes a challenge and is able to work in a fluid environment.
- Ability and willingness to rapidly learn and understand new systems.
- Independent, decisive, and an accountable individual eager to take ownership and responsibility.

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