Senior Manager, Paid Search

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$45K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own client engagement and paid search activation, turning requirements into scalable solutions and measurable campaigns across cross‑channel initiatives.

  • ownership of client work and strategy across paid search activation
  • Develop and optimize measurement frameworks and provide actionable recommendations
  • Collaborate with analytics and account teams to drive adoption, case studies, and cross‑channel initiatives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work with account teams and clients to understand and document business, technical and reporting requirements, and to develop solutions to ensure success
  • Identify opportunities, set goals, develop strategic plans, and outline tactical approach to executing plans
  • Help enterprise clients expand their knowledge and use of search engine marketing and drive internal client adoption
  • Work with the analytics team to develop and evolve measurement frameworks for campaigns, measure performance, and make recommendations for optimization
  • Develop case studies based on past work for new business initiatives and to validate client relationships
  • Coordinate internal team and agency initiatives working cross-channel to achieve team goals
  • Document client history, processes, contact information, major initiatives, past recommendations and projects, and site changes
  • Effective and persuasive presentations (verbal and written) for teams and clients
  • Oversee trafficking, ensure all required tags are implemented, and structure campaign for desired analytics outcome
  • Stay current on the constantly changing search and technology industry

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience in paid search activation, agency setting highly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience with paid search including Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising
  • Understanding of the digital advertising industry, with knowledge of cross channel performance media tactics
  • Proficient using their party ad serving tools, media research tools, and analysis tools

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
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Senior Manager, Paid Search

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