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Job Title: Senior Traffic Executive
Location: Rivonia, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference #: JHBSTE001
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Job Summary:
The Senior Traffic Exec is responsible for managing and coordinating various aspects of the sales action, after a sale has been signed and before billing. This role requires that the individual communicates with a wide spectrum of people inter alia advertisers, agencies, Mediamark offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town as well as the various Stations/Channels within the Mediamark portfolio to ensure smooth execution of Advertiser campaign.

Requirements:
Duties & Responsibilities:
As a Senior Traffic Executive within the team, you will be required to assist with training colleagues or new staff members and you will be allocated the more challenging sales portfolios

Responsible for managing and co-ordinating various aspects of the sales action, after a sale has been signed and before billing.
Co-ordinate various aspects of the sales action, after a sale has been signed and before billing.
Troubleshoot all aspect of the list below. Offer compensation and any other solution to maximize revenue:
-processing of airtime orders, flightings and audio/assets
-management of logs
-commitments, incentives, discounts, added value, rate changes
-partner station NTR bookings
-preferential spots, features, packages, Unsold Inventory, and live reads
-Cancellations
-Compensation
-Proof of Broadcast
-Short deadlines
-inventory and management info

Work according to procedures and processes put in place by Head of Execution
-Generic orders to be processed within 24 hours
-Flightings to be actioned within 24 hours
-Accuracy
-Notes to be placed on orders on TBS to enable continuity of service
-All campaign correspondence to be inserted on TBS order
-Log management as per standard deadlines and according to Stations programming format
-Manage Bulk Volume Incentive commitment deals for your portfolio
-Inform AE, PM and Management of possible amendments/cancellations that will affect revenue
-Manage proof of broadcast requests. Report back to advertiser/agency with results within 2 working days
-Notify Client of compensation due and update compensation status in System within 24 hours
-Assist Finance with account queries on your portfolio – 24 hours
-Manage short deadlines. Able to multitask and prioritise
-Supply Management with Sales figures as set out in Roster
-Understand inventory utilisation. Oversold situations to be reported to Head of Execution
-Place bookings based on programming format set out by each Station/Channel.

Provide sales recommendation, to advertisers/account managers on campaign buying, optimization of inventory and offering alternatives when needed
-Offer alternatives for feature and or Programme Availability
-Placement of added value according to advertiser’s campaign objectives within Added value parameters set out in Empowerment Grid
-Allocation of Discounts according to parameters set out in Empowerment Grid

Ensure all admin related functions inter alia log processing, updating of traffic system etc., is managed timeously
-Update TBS Stock according to Features list supplied by Station
-Update TBS stock for Public Holidays as per format supplied by Station

Communicate with a wide spectrum of people including advertisers, agencies, Mediamark offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town as well as the various Stations within the Mediamark portfolio to ensure smooth execution of campaign.

-Liaising closely with advertisers/agencies, account managers, finance, Support Services and Stations on the following:
-processing of airtime orders, flightings, and audio/Assets;
-commitments, incentives, discounts, added value, rate changes
-NTR, creative concepts, preferential spots, features, packages, Unsold inventory, and live reads
-cancellations
-short deadlines
-inventory and management info
-Order confirmations to be sent to agency/client once processed and any discrepancies to be clearly communicated. E.g.
-Cost/Rate differences
-Duration
-Dates
-Discounts allocated
-Added Value placement
-Pref/Live Read/Feature loadings
-Preferred placements
-Alternative placements/programming
-Follow up with agency/client to ensure that discrepancy is cleared prior to billing campaign at month end. Involve AE and Execution Head if needed.
-Inform Advertiser/Agency off any programming changes that will affect campaign booked and offer alternatives.
-Source flighting codes and audio for campaigns booked as per cart report.
-Listen to audio and check that audio complies with minimum specifications.
-Get approval from Station/Channel on audio/assets that does not comply as per checklist.
-Liaise with Traffic staff at Stations with regards to bookings and flightings received after log has been exported to ensure Manual additions/changes are actioned.
-All communication to be confirmed in writing for auditing purposes.
-Liaise with Station Partners on all elements needed for NTR Projects and Specific Log times required from Stations
-Liaise with Finance on opening of accounts and cash upfront payments
-Act as Back up on Portfolio and Logs as per Work allocation Document

Experience:

-Strong administration skills with minimum of 7 years working experience
-TBS or Similar system experience an advantage
-Computer literacy with proficiency in MS suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint etc)

Knowledge & Skills :

-Excellent attention to detail
-Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to follow projects through to completion
-Ability to execute requests with high speed of implementation and high accuracy at short notice
-Proven ability to prioritise and meet all deadlines
-Ability to function independently and take a structured approach to tasks
-Ability to work independently within your portfolio but still function as part of a team
-Ability to work under pressure and high stress tolerance level
-Extended working hours without additional remuneration

Qualifications:

-Marketing experience will be an advantage.
-Understanding of Project Management will be beneficial

If you don’t hear from us in the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Application Deadline: 24/03/2022