Managers of online marketing work closely with a variety of departments within a business, including marketing, sales and e-commerce. The ideal online marketing managers are analytical and creatively and analytically minded. The goals of online marketing managers are to increase brand awareness, boost sales, and increase retention and acquisition of customers through the use of various digital marketing instruments and analysis. Marketing managers in the online world are accountable for day-to-day administration of online marketing programs. They also design, implement and improve online marketing campaigns which showcase their company's products and services. They also manage their businesses social media initiatives to increase traffic and build community. It is crucial to ensure that these modern digital media marketing plans boost the presence of a company in the rapidly growing market for online services.
After launching advertising campaigns, marketers who manage online marketing should be able to efficiently evaluate and present the results of their respective advertisements to the executive officers of the business. They also collaborate with web designers of the company to improve key performance indicators for all visitors to the company's website. Online marketing managers must be adept with marketing channels online, such as email, advertising on websites and social media platforms. They must also be adept in the use of Google Analytics, Google AdWords and other analytic software available online. In terms of educational specifications, employers generally prefer that online marketing managers possess a minimum bachelor's degree in marketing or business, and between three and seven years of experience in the field of digital media advertising.