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Senior Paid Media Strategist

Senior Paid Media Strategist

Bamboo WorksWorkFromHome, Free State, South Africa
17 hours ago
Job description

We're helping agrowth-focused marketing agencyfind aSenior Paid Media Strategist (Agency / Global Clients)to lead high-value client relationships and elevate the agency's paid media offering. You'll design, refine, and oversee data-driven performance strategies across Google, LinkedIn, Meta, and emerging platforms — focusing on lead quality, scalability, and ROI.

Working closely with a PPC Specialist handling execution, you'll take ownership of strategy, client communication, and growth initiatives. This role is ideal for asenior performance marketerwho combines strategic vision with deep technical understanding — confident engaging with senior marketing leaders from global brands and shaping large-scale, multi-channel campaigns. Part-Time : 2–3 days / week

Hours per week : 2–3 days / week, with potential to scale to full-time. Schedule : GMT / BST hours (with some overlap with early US hours preferred). Location : Fully Remote (PH & South Africa-based candidates are preferred). Engagement : Independent Contractor. Start Date : ASAP. Rate : $-$ / month (based on a 10-hour workweek, depending on level of experience).

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership – Develop and lead sophisticated, multi-channel paid media strategies that prioritize lead quality and conversion performance.
  • Create and test new campaign frameworks tailored to audience segments by industry or lifecycle stage.
  • Identify and scale high-performing channels beyond Google and LinkedIn to diversify traffic and acquisition sources.
  • Conduct quarterly strategic planning sessions with clients, aligning marketing performance with business outcomes.
  • Design and refine attribution frameworks for complex sales cycles.
  • Client Service & Relationship Management – Serve as the primary strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders.
  • Lead strategy calls, present insights, and proactively identify optimization opportunities.
  • Build trusted client relationships through transparent communication and consistent value delivery.
  • Ensure clarity, confidence, and reliability in every client interaction.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration – Partner with the PPC Specialist to turn strategy into clear execution plans with measurable outcomes.
  • Review and refine campaign structures, briefs, and reporting to uphold high-quality standards.
  • Mentor internal team members, helping strengthen the agency's performance marketing expertise.
  • Performance & Reporting – Own accountability for improving lead quality and ROI while maintaining or scaling lead volume.
  • Deliver actionable monthly and quarterly reports highlighting insights and growth opportunities.
  • Track and optimize key metrics — CPL, conversion rates, CAC, and ROI.

Requirements

  • 8–10+ years of experience in performance marketing, including senior-level strategy roles.
  • Proven success managing £k+ / month ad budgets (ideally £k+), with documented results.
  • Strong background in Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads, and other paid media channels.
  • Analytical mindset with advanced understanding of campaign attribution and funnel performance.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to engage confidently with C-level stakeholders.
  • Experience managing high-value client relationships in agency environments.
  • Proven ability to balance strategic oversight with hands‑on optimization.
  • Nice‑to‑Haves

  • Experience with B2B, higher education, or long sales‑cycle campaigns.
  • Familiarity with UK / US client accounts and international campaign delivery.
  • Background in launching new paid media channels and scaling them from pilot to major revenue sources.
  • Experience coaching or mentoring PPC and performance teams.
  • Recruitment Process

  • Initial Interview
  • Client Interview
  • Task Assessment
  • Final Interview (Client)
  • Offer & Onboarding
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