Manager, Paid Social (Adult Bev)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$75K/yr – $108K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the client facing strategy and campaign lifecycle from budgeting and KPI setting to testing, optimization, and POV development for multiple brands.

Own campaign planning and budget pacing across paid social while guiding analysts and agencies.
Lead client relationships, deliver tactical research, and tailor agency POVs to each client.
Shape optimization plans, testing, and data driven recommendations for new business pitches.

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 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+ years of paid social media experience, ideally in an agency environment
Mastery of 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”
Collaborative approach/attitude

Nice to Have

Certifications in social platforms (Twitter Flight School (X), Facebook Blueprint) highly preferred
Experience in social SAS preferred - i.e. 4C

Benefits

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

Spark Foundry

3.9 Glassdoor

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)

www.sparkfoundryww.com

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