Manager, Paid Search & Social

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$74K/yr – $106K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 months ago

Job Summary

The responsibilities describe leading client strategy, research, and budget oversight, plus guiding analysts and optimizing campaigns. The requirements outline experience, skills, and leadership traits for a paid search/social role. Preferred items cover certifications and platform expertise, and benefits are listed for employees.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to account strategy including annual budget development, KPIs, partner selection, new tactics, and tracking industry developments
  • Gather the research and data needed to formulate tactical plan development and recommendation for client delivery
  • Lead client relationship with day to day contact and partner agencies (where applicable) by ensuring a seamless communication process
  • Provide direction to Analyst(s) to conduct research necessary to build a new campaign
  • QA and oversee trafficking of approved plan into search and social platforms
  • Maintain oversight of budget and billing activity (pacing, Prisma management, draft billing, accuracy of budgets vs. strategy flowcharts)
  • Oversee Analyst(s) management of campaign budgets, pacing, and bid adjustments
  • Develop and recommend optimizations and/or testing plans
  • Pull data and research components needed for new business pitches
  • Contribute to development of agency level POVs on industry happenings

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of paid search and social media experience, ideally in an agency environment
  • Mastery of search and social platforms
  • Demonstrated expertise in core MS Excel functions (vlookup, pivot tables, data visualization)
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Presentation skills are a must
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Excellent project management and organization skills
  • Ability to work successfully with teams on multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Proven leadership ability
  • Demonstrates initiative/”hunger”

Preferred

  • Certifications in social platforms (Twitter flight school, Facebook Blueprint)
  • Certifications in search platforms (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads)
  • Experience in social SAS preferred - i.e. 4C
  • Experience in search platforms preferred – i.e. SA360, Kenshoo

Benefits

  • medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, flexible time off.
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Spark Foundry

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As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

Founded in 2016
New York, New York, USA
3.1K employees (807 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
81% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$74K/yr – $106K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($90K) is 20% above the median base salary for Paid Social Manager roles in the United States ($75K).

Paid Social Manager median pay in the United States

$81K/yr

Most earn $60K to $95K. Based on 76 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.9%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
8.8%
Social
5.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.1K

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Manager, Paid Search & Social

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