Traffic Manager

A leading BTL agency in the Northern Suburbs is looking for a Traffic Manager to join their studio. There is massive opportunity for growth here.

Salary: R25kR35k depending on experience. They would also consider someone at a Head of Studio level (this would go to around R4060k CTC)
Work model: fully inoffice
Benefits:

• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Attractive quarterly incentive structure

The Traffic Manager will play a pivotal role collaborating closely with both the creative and marketing teams. This position holds paramount importance in orchestrating the flow of projects throughout the agency ensuring timely delivery adherence to budget and alignment with client specifications. You'll serve as the central nexus for project management resource allocation and schedule coordination fostering cohesion across teams to optimise workflow efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Coordination:

• Facilitate seamless project execution by bridging the client services and creative teams.
• Compile project requisites establish timelines and delineate deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress identify potential bottlenecks and devise solutions to maintain project momentum.

Resource Allocation:

• Delegate tasks and allocate resources based on project requirements team availability and skill proficiencies.
• Dynamically adjust assignments to optimise resource utilisation and meet project deadlines.
• Anticipate resource requirements and preemptively resolve conflicts or constraints.

Schedule Management:

• Forge and uphold project timelines milestones and schedules.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of assets materials and approvals.
• Communicate project updates and schedule alterations to pertinent stakeholders as necessary.

Traffic Coordination:

• Prioritise and schedule incoming project requests in alignment with client priorities deadlines and resource availability.
• Guide projects through requisite channels for review approval and execution.
• Ensure provision of all essential documentation briefs and specifications to support project development.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct periodic reviews of project deliverables to ensure compliance with quality standards brand guidelines and client expectations.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancement and implement best practices to augment workflow efficiency and output quality.
• Address project scope timeline or budget concerns promptly and proactively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing communications business or related field.
• Demonstrated experience (2 years minimum) in project management or traffic coordination within a belowtheline advertising agency.
• Exceptional organisational acumen and keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication proficiencies.
• Aptitude for multitasking prioritisation and time management in fastpaced environments.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Familiarity with belowtheline advertising strategies promotional marketing and experiential events is advantageous.