Manager, Search & Social Details

Manager, Search & Social

GroupM Services - Chicago, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Do you thrive in a job with variety and challenge which combines talent management with campaign planning and execution?

The Manager, Search & Social position is a 3-pronged role. You will be accountable for the day-to-day management of a client's paid search and paid social marketing initiatives, managing the junior members of the team, and focusing increasingly on strategy development for your dedicated account(s). You will have all the star qualities of a Senior Associate but work more autonomously – usually reporting directly to an Associate Director or Director. You are expected to function at a highly efficient level utilizing advanced execution skills and maintaining relationships with key clients.

YOUR IMPACT:

• You'll lead the day-to-day supervision of client paid search and paid social programs including strategic approaches, bid recommendations, execution details, budgets/accounting and overall goal achievement
• Develop positive relationships with search engine and social media community, vendors and Directors for optimal service levels and results
• Understand the client’s product, marketing objectives and digital goals, presenting to clients on regular basis
• This is a management role, so you'll perform as a leader with minimal supervision
• Monitor, track and evaluate campaign performance analytics, based on client KPI targets and baselines.
• Stay on top of the latest updates regarding tools and User Interfaces across the search and social landscape.
• Think creatively, do research, and develop tools and innovative tactics to improve efficiencies or advance the practice. Present practical ideas for future marketing expansion or optimization.
• Actively contribute to corporate initiatives, automation projects, process changes and roll-outs.
• Build, or assist in crafting, POVs, standard methodologies, and key process documentation
• Campaign Strategy definition and implementation, working closely with other internal departments to develop fully integrated campaigns
• Stay current on industry trends, focusing on how changes can help improve offerings to accounts and enhance our overall practice.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• You'll join us because you have gained a minimum of 3 years of paid search and paid social campaign management experience
• You'll have gained essential experience in Analytical Tools (Google Analytics, Web trends, Omniture), Search Engine Desktop Tools (Google AdWords Editor, Bing Ads Editor), and Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Bid Management tools (DoubleClick Search, Kenshoo, Marin, etc. Marin & Searchlight) as well as 3rd Party Tracking Tools (DoubleClick, Floodlight, Sizmek, etc.)
• Experience meeting with and delighting clients is essential
• Ambition to manage and mentor junior members of a team; prior experience as a manager a plus
• Enjoy working in a dynamic and collaborative environment

ABOUT GROUPM:

GroupM is the world’s leading media investment company responsible for more than $63B in annual media investment through agencies Mindshare, MediaCom, Wavemaker, Essence and m/SIX, as well as the outcomes-driven programmatic audience company, Xaxis. GroupM’s portfolio includes Data & Technology, Investment and Services, all united in vision to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. By leveraging all the benefits of scale, the company innovates, differentiates and generates sustained value for our clients wherever they do business.

GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the greater work we can create together.