Job Description : |
GROUPM
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, PAID SEARCH
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Are you looking for your next challenge in the world of high velocity digital marketing? We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Paid Search team to manage the campaign execution process for our clients. To qualify, we know you’ve already advanced beyond the initial stepping-stones of understanding the fundamentals of Paid Search.
In this role, you will have increased responsibility and accountability for campaign execution and gain further exposure to client-facing opportunities and mentoring junior members of the team. You will be regarded as the steward of the internal search planning process and are expected to provide tactical recommendations to senior search teammates, digital team members as well as clients. Senior Associates who display exceptional management skills may oversee entry level Associates.
YOUR IMPACT:
You’ll be accountable for the Day-to-day management of the search plan including oversight of bid recommendations, execution details, budgets/accounting
Develop initial keyword lists, using identified brand territory for Search Manager’s review industry, proprietary and agency tools for Manager review
Build & analyze keyword lists, analyze search volume and make recommendations
Run search reports on a regular basis to mine for new keywords, creative text ad, pacing and overall spend
Write initial drafts of ad creative text ads based on briefing materials, website content and client direction
Traffic, upload, and QA keywords, harnessing the Bid Management Tool process
Interface daily with direct search teams, engines and platforms to ensure continuous Perform account diagnostic checks
Stay on top of the latest updates regarding tools and User Interfaces (AdWords, Bing, Bid Management Platforms, eMarketer, SEMrush, Search Engine Land, AdCenter, AdGooroo, etc.)
Run reports as requested in Bid Management Platform and engine UIs
Create Excel pivot tables, formulas, graphs, and charts
Complete budget tracking documents and review with Search Manager
Alert Manager of under or overspend, traffic abnormalities, and opportunities and optimization recommendations regarding spend and pacing the account
Be responsible for account record keeping, tracking reports and invoice reconciliation
Participate in weekly search team meetings and offer ideas and suggestions to improve and evolve reporting processes, keywords, and creative
Training of Associates and oversight of their deliverables
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience
You will bring A minimum of 1-2 years of paid search (PPC/SEM) campaign management experience
Ideally, you’ll have gained valuable experience in a media, integrated or digital agency.
Hands-on experience planning/buying across Google and Bing using tools such as Google Analytics, Google AdWords, and BingAds
An in-depth understanding of Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaign management and optimization practices
Knowledge of 3rd party platforms such as Kenshoo, Marin, Doubleclick or analytics tools like Adobe Omniture a plus
You are adept in your use of MS Office, especially Excel. Having experience in Excel for data management and/or budgeting would be advantageous.
Excellent verbal and written skills; exceptional organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and attention to detail
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.
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