Manager, Paid Search

WPP Media
New York, NY
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with paid search management experience and leadership potential will find this hybrid role in New York suits their career trajectory.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years in PPC optimization and analytical tools will thrive in this role.
    — “3+ Years experience in Analytical Tools (Google Analytics, Web trends, Omniture)”
  • Individuals who enjoy client-facing work and presenting insights regularly are well-suited for this position.
    — “Understand the client’s product, marketing objectives and digital goals with an emphasis on paid search, presenting to clients on a regular basis.”
  • Candidates who are proactive in researching tools and developing innovative tactics will stand out in this dynamic environment.
    — “Think creatively, research and develop tools and innovative tactics to improve efficiencies or advance the practice.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a hybrid work arrangement with teams in the office around four days a week.
    — “hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week”
  • The role involves managing junior team members and may require prior leadership experience.
    — “Desire to manage and mentor junior members of a team; prior experience as a manager a plus.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with bid management platforms like DoubleClick Search and Marin in your resume.
    — “Bid Management tool familiarity (DoubleClick Search, Kenshoo, Marin, etc. Marin & Searchlight)”
  • Demonstrate your ability to track and evaluate campaign performance based on KPIs during interviews.
    — “Monitor, track and evaluate campaign performance analytics, based on client KPI targets and baselines.”
  • Emphasize your proactive approach to staying updated with industry trends and tools.
    — “Stay current on industry trends, focusing on how changes can help improve offerings to accounts”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Increased ROI through strategic PPC campaigns
  • Managed and mentored junior team members
Typical background
Digital MarketingPPC Management

Skills & requirements

Required

Paid Search ManagementPPC OptimizationBid Management

Preferred

Team ManagementClient Communication

Stack & domain

Google AnalyticsWeb TrendsOmnitureGoogle Adwords EditorBing Ads EditorDoubleclick SearchKenshooMarinSearchlightDoubleclickFloodlightSizmekLeadershipCommunicationMarketingPaid Search

About the role

Original posting from WPP Media via Greenhouse

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary & Impact

As a Manager, Paid Search, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a client's paid search marketing initiatives. You will manage junior teammates and focus increasingly on strategy development for your dedicated account(s).

Skills and Experience

Lead the day-to-day supervision of client-paid search programs including strategic approaches, bid recommendations, execution details, budgets/accounting and overall goal achievement.

Understand the client’s product, marketing objectives and digital goals with an emphasis on paid search, presenting to clients on a regular basis.

Monitor, track and evaluate campaign performance analytics, based on client KPI targets and baselines.

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.).

Think creatively, research and develop tools and innovative tactics to improve efficiencies or advance the practice.

Actively contribute to corporate initiatives, automation projects, process changes and roll-outs.

Stay current on industry trends, focusing on how changes can help improve offerings to accounts and enhance our overall practice.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience.

3+ Years experience in Analytical Tools (Google Analytics, Web trends, Omniture), Search Engine Desktop Tools (Google AdWords Editor, Bing Ads Editor).

Expertise in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) optimization techniques (ROI / CPA / CPL / Impression Share).

Bid Management tool familiarity (DoubleClick Search, Kenshoo, Marin, etc. Marin & Searchlight) as well as 3rd Party Tracking Tools (DoubleClick, Floodlight, Sizmek, etc.).

Experience meeting with and delighting clients is essential.

Desire to manage and mentor junior members of a team; prior experience as a manager a plus.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

US Pay Range$60,000—$140,000 USD

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Source: WPP Media careers (Greenhouse)

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