Senior Traffic Manager

Why youd want to work here..

• Entrepreneurial hard-working agency where strong people thrive and take real ownership
• Independent full-service agency no holding company politics
• Fast-paced deadline-driven environment with high standards
• 13th cheque/bonus linked to profit targets
• CTC packages with flexibility to include medical aid and/or RA
• 15 days leave (with room to negotiate for seniors)
• Great FMCG and food & beverage client base meaty integrated work

About our client..

A well-established independent full-service advertising agency in Bryanston is on the hunt for a seasoned Senior Traffic Manager someone whos been around the block knows how to run a tight ship and isnt afraid to hold the line. This is a hands-on high-accountability role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced integrated environment and takes real pride in keeping the wheels turning. If youre old-school in the best possible way disciplined process-driven and tough when you need to be this ones for you.

What the job involves..

• Owning and managing the full traffic function across integrated campaigns
• Building maintaining and enforcing workflow and scheduling systems
• Allocating briefs and managing resource across creative strategy and production teams
• Tracking jobs from briefing through to final delivery nothing falls through the cracks on your watch
• Running daily and weekly traffic meetings with authority and precision
• Liaising between account management and creative teams to ensure briefs are properly resourced and deadlines are realistic
• Identifying bottlenecks before they become problems and solving them fast
• Managing capacity and flagging overload or under-resourcing proactively
• Keeping job bags timesheets and project management systems up to date and accurate
• Upholding agency processes and not being shy about enforcing them

What you need to be considered..

• 7 years of traffic management experience this is non-negotiable
• Must come from a traditional or integrated advertising agency background (not purely digital or social)
• Exposure to full-service through-the-line campaign environments
• A firm confident communication style you can hold your own in a room full of creatives and account people
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong process mindset
• Experience with project management/traffic tools (e.g. Advantage or similar)
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make quick smart decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills respected not feared (though a healthy dose of both doesnt hurt)

Bonus points if you..

• Have worked on FMCG or food & beverage accounts
• Have managed traffic across TV radio print and digital simultaneously
• Are familiar with production workflows as well as campaign traffic