Connections Manager

VML
San José, Costa Rica

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for digital marketing professionals who execute and optimize campaigns on Meta and Google Ads, with a focus on precision and compliance in a hybrid work environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in Meta and Google Display Ads, and a track record of campaign execution.
    — “Proven hands-on experience managing, trafficking, and executing campaigns primarily on Meta and Google Ads (Display network)”
  • Individuals who thrive in a hybrid setup and can manage multiple workstreams with accuracy.
    — “Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, identify errors in creative configurations prior to launch”
  • Professionals with advanced Excel skills and a focus on data-driven pacing and forecasting.
    — “Advanced Excel Proficiency: Mastery of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookups, large data sets) for pacing, forecasting, and data organization.”

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work arrangement requires in-office presence for an average of four days per week.
    — “with teams in the office an average of four days a week”
  • Candidates must be comfortable with cross-channel collaboration and client goal alignment.
    — “working closely with the Connections Supervisor to execute cross-channel strategies”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific campaign execution successes on Meta and Google Display in your resume.
    — “Execute the setup and launch of campaigns across Meta, Google Ads (specifically Display), and other social platforms”
  • Demonstrate your ability to ensure brand safety and compliance in ad trafficking.
    — “ensuring brand safety parameters are met”
  • Showcase your experience with daily budget pacing and optimization practices.
    — “Lead the daily monitoring of media spend across multiple platforms and campaigns”
  • Emphasize your quality assurance processes and attention to detail in creative trafficking.
    — “Conduct rigorous quality assurance checks on live ads to ensure landing pages are functional”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • accurate budget pacing
  • efficient campaign scaling
Typical background
2+ years digital trafficking experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Campaign ExecutionTraffickingBudget ManagementPlatform OperationsQuality Assurance

Preferred

Excel ProficiencyDigital Media Buying

Stack & domain

Campaign ExecutionTraffickingBudget ManagementPlatform OperationsOptimizationQuality AssuranceMedia PlatformsAudience SegmentationExcel ProficiencyAttention To DetailOrganizationCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingLeadershipPerformance MarketingSocial MediaDisplay Platforms

About the role

Original posting from VML

Who We Are

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. 

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. 

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on  LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

Sobre WPP 

WPP es el socio de crecimiento de confianza para las marcas líderes del mundo. Unimos inteligencia de medios de vanguardia y soluciones de datos, creatividad de clase mundial, producción de próxima generación, soluciones empresariales transformadoras y asesoramiento estratégico experto en una única empresa, impulsada por talento excepcional y nuestra plataforma de marketing agencial, WPP Open, para ayudar a nuestros clientes a navegar el cambio, capturar oportunidades y generar un crecimiento transformador. Para más información, visite WPP.com. 

As part of the performance marketing team at VML, the Connections Manager acts as the operational engine for campaign execution, optimization, and structural excellence across social and display platforms. We are looking for a disciplined, highly organized professional who demonstrates a strong command of media platforms and audience segmentation. You will work closely with the Connections Supervisor to execute cross-channel strategies, ensuring budgets are paced accurately, creative assets are trafficked properly, and performance consistently meets client goals. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Campaign Execution & Trafficking: Execute the setup and launch of campaigns across Meta, Google Ads (specifically Display), and other social platforms (e.g., TikTok, LinkedIn, X). This includes configuring audience targeting, uploading creatives, and ensuring brand safety parameters are met. 

Budget Management (Pacing): Lead the daily monitoring of media spend across multiple platforms and campaigns to ensure adherence to monthly and quarterly budgets. 

Platform Operations & Optimization: Manage the day-to-day mechanics of the accounts, including placement performance reviews, bid management, and implementing optimization changes to scale campaigns efficiently. 

QA & Compliance: Conduct rigorous quality assurance checks on live ads to ensure landing pages are functional and creative specs are correct before and during launch. 

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE 

2+ Years Digital Trafficking Experience: Proven hands-on experience managing, trafficking, and executing campaigns primarily on Meta and Google Ads (Display network), along with other social media platforms. 

Core Platform Expertise: Strong, daily hands-on knowledge of Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads is mandatory. Candidates must deeply understand digital media buying fundamentals. 

Advanced Excel Proficiency: Mastery of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookups, large data sets) for pacing, forecasting, and data organization. 

Attention to Detail & Organization: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, identify errors in creative configurations prior to launch, and meet deadlines autonomously. 

OPTIONAL BONUS SKILLS (Not required to apply) 

Please note: We are looking for a Social and Display execution expert first and foremost. You do NOT need the following to be considered for this role, but if you happen to have experience in any of these areas, it’s a great plus: 

Programmatic & Ad Serving: Prior exposure to Programmatic buying platforms (Google DV360 or other DSPs like The Trade Desk) and Ad Servers (like Campaign Manager 360 / CM360). 

Certifications: Active certifications in Meta Blueprint or Google Ads (Display). 

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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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