Paid Media Manager, French Speaking

JAKALA is a data, AI, and experiences company that creates meaningful and lasting impact globally. Across more than 30 cities in 21 countries, our people combine strategy, technology, creativity, and operations to deliver tailored experiences and transformative solutions with data and AI at the heart.

At JAKALA, creating a better world is our ultimate purpose; we aim at creating value for all stakeholders in a sustainable way with a focus on ethics, climate and quality. In 2021, we decided to become a Benefit Corporation, demonstrating our long-term commitment to protecting the principles and values that guide our actions.

For our digital & media division, we are looking for brilliant candidates that are enthusiastic about digital marketing to join our media team in our London office as a Paid Media Manager.

The Role

• The Paid Media Manager will be working on a variety of international media accounts from different verticals.
• You will manage client updates on performance and be the main point of contact for day-to-day queries.
• Due to client requirements, we require a French speaker for this role.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the planning, implementation and execution of Paid Search, Social and Programmatic campaigns, depending on the clients’ needs and objectives.
• Analyse and optimise the campaigns on a regular basis, providing recommendations to the clients based on a deep analysis of market conditions and campaign results.
• Effectively manage any external/internal queries/issues on Account.
• Support the Account Director in overseeing and resolving weekly and/or daily campaign QA reports to ensure accurate campaign results and trafficking routines.
• Develop strong client relationships, assisting with providing technical expertise to the client and explaining campaign progress.
• Contribute in strategic creative planning meetings, supporting other team members when needed.
• Assess data to make performance-based decisions on media and campaign optimisation.
• Ensure that all company financial processes and deadlines are adhered to, and that all work is produced to a high degree of accuracy.
• Work closely with both agency stakeholders and clients to ensure that all account/campaign strategies are delivered.
• Work as part of a team to ensure a high level of service across digital platforms.
• Keep up to date with industry developments and share news and information with the rest of the team and clients.
• Work with the wider team to deliver integrated cross-channel plans that drive the best results for the client.

What you’ll need:

• Full working proficiency or native French speaking and writing skills.
• Minimum 3 years Paid Media experience (ideally both PPC and Paid Social).
• Previous track record with client management, paid media management, and managing/coordinating junior media resources.
• Results-driven and analytical person with demonstrated great results in campaign management and strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Innovative and creative thinker with the ability to educate clients on new revenue and performance models.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure.
• Great time management and organisational skills as well as the ability to multitask.
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic industry.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, IF/SUMIF/Concatenate/VLOOKUP formulas).
• Fluency in English is a must and a second European language is highly desirable due to the international nature of accounts.
• Must have a valid permit to live and work in the UK.

Why work for us!

• Pension matching up to 6%.
• Private Medical Insurance and Private Dental Insurance.
• Income Protection.
• Life Assurance.
• Gym Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Team socials throughout the year.
• Charity volunteer days – 4 days a year to work for a charity of your choice.
• Workplace Nursery Scheme – to help cover childcare costs through salary sacrifice.
• Extra office perks.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.