3+ years in Digital Marketing / Performance Marketing. Please refer to the job advert for further information.

Senior Executive – Digital Marketing | Hybrid

One of our client is seeking a highly strategic, performance-driven Lead – Digital Marketing to drive growth, protect brand reputation, and lead digital execution across platforms including Meta (Facebook & Instagram) and TikTok.

This role goes beyond campaign management — it requires ownership of full-funnel performance marketing, digital brand voice and online reputation protection. The ideal candidate combines analytical strength, creative execution, and strong leadership under pressure.

Core Responsibilities
Digital Strategy & Performance Leadership
  • Develop and execute digital marketing strategies for company's products, services and ongoing campaigns.
  • Build structured funnel systems (Cold → Warm → Hot audiences).
  • Allocate and optimize monthly budgets across paid and organic channels.
  • Drive measurable results: ROAS, CPA, CTR, conversions, and revenue growth.
  • Identify scaling opportunities and implement structured optimization frameworks.
  • Adjust strategy proactively if performance drops below target.

Paid Media & Campaign Optimization
  • Manage and optimize campaigns via Meta Ads Manager and TikTok Ads Manager.
  • Conduct A/B testing (creatives, audiences, placements, copy).
  • Implement clear kill metrics for underperforming ad sets.
  • Optimize campaigns based on data insights, not assumptions.
  • Monitor daily performance and reallocate budget dynamically.

Content & Creative Strategy
  • Develop and create platform-specific contents.
  • Create high-converting hooks, scripts, and short-form video concepts.
  • Establish and maintain 4–5 strong content pillars.
  • Balance brand-building with performance-driven messaging.
  • Oversee visual direction and ensure consistent brand identity.

Reputation Management & Brand Protection 
  • The Senior Executive – Digital Marketing will serve as the digital guardian of the company’s brand.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as the official voice of the brand on social media.
  • Monitor brand mentions, comments, tags, and public discussions.
  • Respond to negative comments professionally while defending company integrity.
  • Handle complaints and escalate sensitive issues appropriately.
  • Manage PR-sensitive situations within the first 24 hours.
  • Develop a crisis response framework for viral or reputational threats.
  • Coordinate internally with management and customer service during public issues.
  • Ensure all communication remains on-brand, respectful, and solution-oriented.
  • Monitor online sentiment and report recurring patterns of feedback.
  • Protect confidential performance data and internal strategy information.

Influencer & External Partner Management
  • Identify and vet influencers aligned with brand and audience.
  • Negotiate deliverables, timelines, compensation, and performance expectations.
  • Manage influencer content quality and ROI tracking.
  • Coordinate with agencies to ensure alignment with brand and campaign objectives.
  • Evaluate agency performance and hold partners accountable.

SEO & Website Content Strategy
  • Plan and publish optimized blog and website content.
  • Implement keyword research and on-page SEO strategy.
  • Improve search visibility and organic traffic.
  • Align SEO with overall digital acquisition goals.

Data, Analytics & Reporting
  • Define KPIs aligned with business objectives.
  • Provide weekly/monthly performance reports.
  • Track sentiment metrics and reputation indicators.
  • Present actionable insights and optimization recommendations.
  • Forecast performance scenarios and budget outcomes.

Operational &Responsibilities
  • Maintain structured social media content calendar.
  • Coordinate campaigns across teams.
  • Stay updated on algorithm changes and digital trends.
  • Be available for urgent response situations (including occasional evenings/weekends if required).
  • Demonstrate high ownership and accountability.

Required Experience & Skills
  • 3+ years in Digital Marketing / Performance Marketing.
  • Proven success managing Meta, Instagram and TikTok paid campaigns.
  • Demonstrated experience achieving high ROAS campaigns.
  • Experience managing monthly advertising budgets.
  • Strong analytical mindset with performance-first thinking.
  • Experience in:
    • Meta Ads Manager
    • TikTok Ads Manager
    • SEO strategy
    • Influencer marketing
  • Crisis communication handling
  • Ability to remain calm and strategic under public pressure.
  • Strong written communication and brand voice control.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • ROAS & Revenue Growth
  • CPA & Cost Efficiency
  • Conversion Volume
  • Engagement Rate Growth
  • Brand Sentiment Score
  • Response Time to Public Issues
  • Influencer ROI
  • Organic Traffic Growth (SEO)
  • Content Performance Metrics

Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Highly accountable and performance-driven.
  • Strategic thinker with execution discipline.
  • Strong crisis management capability.
  • Professional and diplomatic communicator.
  • Comfortable in high-pressure, results-oriented environments.
  • Discreet and trustworthy with confidential data.
  • Experience  and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and Capcut

Gross Package - Rs 100,000/-

Work Mode: Hybrid

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