Spark Foundry · 2 days ago
Manager, Search - SEM
Spark Foundry is a global media agency focused on enhancing brand engagement and transactions. The Paid Search Manager will oversee search media for assigned brands, lead campaign development, and manage a team while ensuring effective communication and execution of search strategies.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
Actively 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 Search Analyst to conduct and analyze keyword and audience research necessary to build a new campaign
QA and oversee trafficking of approved plan into search platforms
Ultimate oversight for all day to day budget and billing activity (pacing, Prisma management, draft billing, accuracy of budgets vs. strategy flowcharts)
Responsible for Search Analyst’s management of campaign budgets, pacing and bid adjustments
Development and recommendation of 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
Primary party responsible for customization of agency POVs for individual clients
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years of paid search experience, ideally in an agency environment
Mastery of search platforms
Mastery of all relevant tools for reporting, analytics, and competitive analysis
Demonstrated expertise in core MS Excel functions (vlookup, pivot tables, data visualization)
Proven leadership ability
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
Demonstrates initiative/”hunger”
Collaborative approach/attitude
Certifications in search platforms (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads)
Preferred
Experience in search platforms preferred - SA360 (preferred), Kenshoo
Benefits
Medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
Parental and family care leave
Family forming assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off
Company
Spark Foundry
Spark Foundry is one of six global media agency brands within Publicis Media.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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