Lwandle Sokhela

Digital Marketing | Media Buying on Meta, LinkdIn,TikTok and Google.

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

About

A results-driven and detail-oriented media buyer with one year of hands-on experience in the dynamic world of ecommerce marketing for a sneaker brand called 87th Sneaker Streets. Adept at crafting and optimizing digital ad strategies, leveraging data-driven insights to maximize ROI, and enhancing brand visibility across multiple online platforms. Skilled in Facebook, Instagram, Google Ads, and TikTok, with a deep understanding of how to create and manage campaigns that drive online sales and brand awareness. Skills: Paid Social Media Advertising: Expertise in creating, testing, and optimizing campaigns on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, specifically tailored to sneaker audiences. Google ads: Proficient in leveraging search engine marketing to capture high-intent shoppers and increase conversion rates, including shopping ads, display ads, and remarketing strategies. Audience Segmentation and Targeting: Proficient in identifying and targeting high-value audiences based on demographics, interests, and behavior, optimizing ad spend for maximum performance. A/B Testing and Campaign Optimization: Regularly conducting A/B tests on ad copy, creatives, and targeting to improve ad performance and reduce customer acquisition costs. Achievements: Increased ROAS: Successfully optimized ad campaigns, resulting in a 25% increase in return on ad spend (ROAS) over the course of six months. Boosted Conversion Rates: Developed targeted campaigns that resulted in a 15% increase in conversion rates for the sneaker brand’s online store, focusing on both new customer acquisition and remarketing to existing customers. Scaling Campaigns: Spearheaded the scaling of successful ad campaigns, increasing overall sales by 30% during key sales events and seasonal promotions. Customer Acquisition: Played a key role in driving a 40% year-over-year growth in new customer acquisition, by continually refining targeting strategies and leveraging lookalike audiences.

Experience

  • Media Buyer at 87th Sneaker Streets
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    •Campain Strategy Development •Audience Research •Ad Budget Management •Market Research •Media Planning •Performance Tracking •Campaign Reporting Success • Increased Brand Awareness •Efficient Use of budget •Boost Sales •High Impact Campaigns •Brand Loyalty •Optimized Media Spend