Paid Search Manager

Summary

Join Socium Media, a fast-growing performance marketing agency recognized by Adweek, Inc. Magazine, and Fortune Magazine, as a Paid Search Manager. You will manage paid search operations for clients, leading campaigns and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This remote-first role requires 4-7 years of paid search experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication. Socium offers a supportive and collaborative culture with numerous benefits, including unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, company-paid healthcare, and a 401k match. Growth opportunities are available, with potential advancement to Paid Search Associate Director within 1.5-3 years. Socium values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals who may not meet all criteria.

Requirements

• Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortability managing budgets of at least 6 figures in ad spend per month
• 4-7 years’ experience in day-to-day management of paid search on Google/Bing
• B2C e-commerce & direct response experience
• Able to discuss advanced technical concepts and strategic plans in a clear and concise manner to a wide range of audiences
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and formulas to help drive efficiencies for day-to-day tasks; pivot tables, Vlookups, SUMIFS, are your jam
• A working knowledge of Google Shopping campaigns and the components of a product feed
• Analytical thinker—always asking the “why” and not afraid to speak up
• Comfortable taking initiative to create new internal company processes that improve workflows

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day paid search operations for clients that could span across multiple verticals
• Fully manage and take sole “ownership,” as an account lead, of at least one client within the first two months, depending on business needs
• Launch, manage, and conduct frequent testing on campaigns
• Lead weekly touchpoint and strategy calls for your client(s)
• Collaborate across channel teams to create blended paid media strategies with the client’s KPIs and goals as the north star
• Stay on top of your clients’ competitive landscape and industry changes
• Prioritize knowledge sharing with channel and account teams, step in to offer a helping hand to channel team members when appropriate
• Play an integral role as a team member on a number of our larger accounts

Benefits

• $85,000 - $110,000
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave, inclusive of adoption
• Company-paid healthcare coverage
• Slavik 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• $300 yearly continuing education stipend
• Company donation match of up to $400 a year for any employee donations made to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization