Job Description

Senior Traffic Manager: In-House Studio: Popular Hospitality/Restaurant Chain - Cape TownWe have new, exciting opportunity in Cape Town for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Traffic Manager to oversee the in-house creative studio at a well-loved, popular South African restaurant chain.The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to motivate the creative team by showing good leadership, project management, time management and workflow skills. Your primary function in this role is to oversee the workflow of creative projects from inception to completion. As such, you will be required to ensure that each part of the project, from briefing, copywriting, and design to printing and publishing, moves through the pipeline and is finished on time and within budget. You will also ensure that deadlines for submitting materials, traditional and digital, are met.As the project coordinator for creative projects, the Senior Traffic Manager will compile and update status reports and project timelines, which are distributed to designers, local store agents, brand managers and other team members on a weekly basis with daily check-ins on projects. You will serve as the point person for any questions regarding project workflow, client submissions and final billing.We are looking for an experienced candidate with a good understanding of project briefs and processes to achieve the clientxe2x80x99s needs xe2x80x93 and provide timeous delivery of projects in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. This terrific role reports into the Production Head.If you are supremely organised, an excellent communicator with great leadership skills, this is for you! If you encourage team spirit and provide internal support to a hard-working creative team while engaging openly, positively and with composure to resolve any issues that may arise, we want to hear from you! Apply today.ResponsibilitiesManagement of deadlinesEnsuring that the creative team has clarity on job requirements prior to commencing the projectManaging workload and ensuring jobs are delivered to relevant parties on timeConsideration to accommodate, prioritise and coordinate fast tracked jobsResponsible for the administration function of the groupxe2x80x99s workflow management system; MagneticReviewing output performance and sending out productivity, income, and creative output reports on a monthly basisSupporting the Creative Team Leads (CTLs) to work out the human and material resources needed to complete projectsLiaising among different departments, e.g., designers, suppliers, brand managers, etc.Ensuring that creative guidelines are followedSupporting and motivating the creative team to sustain high levels of productivityIdentifying any potential training needs.Take responsibility for the quality of their output by consulting as and when requiredWork with other staff from the design team and brand team to develop concepts ready for client presentationUse analytical skills to interpret briefs and make accurate decisions to allocate the project accordinglyCommunicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, to a wide range of internal and external stakeholdersMaintain effective high standards of output across the Brand FamilyMaintain an archiving and cataloguing process of all material worked on for others to easily accessStrong ability to analyse and problem solve within Studio capacityAbility to multitask and meet deadlines and take responsibility for timelines of agreed deliverables (own and subordinates)Strict adherence to company philosophy, mission statement, vision, and valuesGood interpersonal skills and communication with management and subordinates.RequirementsThe successful candidate must have/be:Relevant tertiary qualification6 xe2x80x93 7+ years Traffic experience in the Industry (Advertising/Marketing)3 years of experience on Magnetic or similar workflow management systems5+ years Traffic AdministrationStrong computer skills are essentialProficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, electronic workflow, and desktop publishing software applications are criticalKnowledge of data management and project management tools are highly advantageousStrong leadership skills are advantageousFull understanding of roles and functions of a marketing team in order to lend overall support in the effective everyday functioning of a studioExperience in in Advertising Agency/Marketing environments hugely advantageousA good understanding of interpersonal relationships to navigate conflict management and team dynamicsNegotiating and conflict management skills essentialAligned with company valuesEver curious and values orientated, supporting the groupxe2x80x99s vision to strive to serve the greater good.Should you not receive a response within 10 days, please consider your application for this specific role, unsuccessful.City: Cape TownCountry: South AfricaLevel of Expertise: SeniorRemuneration: NegotiableReference Number: #Chris2329Christine SwartzConsultantchristine@vgp.co.za

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