Account Specialist

Trevant; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer/

Catered lunches and team events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Trevet is seeking an Account Specialist to lead paid social campaign execution for high-profile brands. You will manage setup, optimization, QA, and reporting, while maintaining strong client relationships and cross-functional collaboration.

With 2+ years in paid media and certifications across core platforms, you will translate data into actionable insights, support testing frameworks, and stay ahead of industry trends. This role offers growth, teamwork, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in paid media or social advertising
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field (preferred)
• Active certification in at least one core platform (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)

Responsibilities

• Own setup, execution, and optimization of paid social campaigns across major platforms
• Serve as day-to-day client contact with clear, professional communication
• Monitor pacing, performance and budgets; recommend optimizations
• Interpret campaign data and surface insights for optimization
• Contribute to weekly and end-of-campaign reporting
• Support testing methodologies including A/B testing and measurement frameworks
• Troubleshoot campaign/platform issues and escalate as needed
• Research industry trends and platform updates to inform strategy
• Share resources with clients and teammates
• Support teammates by sharing workload and best practices

Skills

Paid media

Data interpretation

Communication

Time management

Initiative

Growth mindset

Campaign QA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Marketing/Advertising/Communications degree or diploma

Tools

Meta Ads Manager

TikTok Ads Manager

Pinterest Ads Manager

Google Ads

Slack

Asana

Google Slides

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

We're looking for a driven, detail-oriented Account Specialist who is passionate about paid social media advertising and ready to take the next step in their account management career. Account Specialists play a key role in supporting the account management team in delivering best-in-class media strategies and campaign execution for our clients. This client-facing role is ideal for someone eager to build strong client relationships, own campaign execution with growing independence, and gain hands-on experience working with high-profile brands and cross-functional teams.

What Will You Do:

• Own the setup, execution, and optimization of paid social campaigns across Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, and other digital platforms, maintaining quality assurance across all campaign builds, ads, targeting, and tracking to deliver error-free work with minimal oversight.
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact, delivering clear, professional communications with the right level of context for the audience
• Monitor campaign pacing, performance, and budgets to ensure delivery aligns with client goals and KPIs, and make informed optimization recommendations in partnership with managers
• Interpret campaign data, connect performance trends to KPI impact, and surface preliminary insights and considerations for optimization
• Contribute to weekly and end-of-campaign reporting, translating data into actionable takeaways for clients and internal teams
• Support basic performance tracking and testing methodology, including A/B tests and measurement frameworks
• Independently troubleshoot common campaign and platform issues, offering solutions that improve day-to-day work and escalating complex challenges when needed
• Research industry trends, platform updates, and competitive insights to inform campaign strategy and optimizations
• Share relevant agency resources (blogs, newsletters, case studies) with clients and teammates as appropriate
• Actively support teammates by sharing workload, knowledge, and best practices

Experience & Education

• 2+ years of experience in paid media, social media advertising, digital marketing, or related agency work
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field (preferred)

Platform Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with major ad platforms including Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager, Pinterest Ads Manager, and Google Ads (YouTube); bonus exposure to Reddit, Nextdoor, or other emerging platforms
• Active certification in at least one core platform (or willingness to obtain within the first 90 days), with a commitment to pursuing additional certifications as client mix evolves or to support agency badging requirements
• Ability to articulate how platform features connect to campaign goals
• Strong command of campaign QA, trafficking, targeting, tracking parameters (UTMs), A/B testing, and automated rules

Marketing & Analytics Proficiency

• Solid understanding of full-funnel marketing strategy and KPIs such as ROAS, CPM, CPA, CPC, CTR, and CPS
• Proficient in data interpretation — able to read campaign performance reports and connect trends to KPI impact
• Understanding of performance tracking and testing methodology
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets (including formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables)

Communication & Professionalism

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor context to the audience — from internal teams to clients
• Demonstrates reliability and professionalism in all interactions with peers and clients
• Provides respectful, constructive input to peers while staying focused on solutions
• Recognizes when emotions influence discussions and responds calmly

Problem-Solving & Innovation

• Independently troubleshoots common issues and offers solutions that improve day-to-day work
• Seeks input when challenges are complex and contributes ideas to optimize processes
• Organizational Strength & Time Management
• Independently balances multiple tasks and competing priorities, meeting deadlines with accuracy
• Adjusts priorities quickly when client or business needs shift
• High degree of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail

Tool Proficiency & Creative Support

• Familiar with project management and creative tools such as Slack, Asana, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Canva
• Capable of organizing, formatting, and presenting data in a visually compelling way

Initiative & Growth Mindset

• Adapts quickly when priorities shift and helps peers reprioritize when needed
• Facilitates productive collaboration across teams and shares information proactively
• Reliably follows through on commitments and quality standards
• Maintains a ready-to-learn mindset; seeks out feedback and applies it constructively
• Understands agency offerings well enough to contextualize them within a client's goals

At Trevant, we celebrate successes, value teamwork, and foster a vibrant, inclusive culture. In addition to offering the opportunity to work with a rapidly growing creator performance marketing agency, we provide:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Opportunities to participate in volunteer and philanthropic activities
• Fun and educational team events, including catered lunches, team outings, and wellness initiatives

Salary Range

$50,000-$65,000 CAD base salary plus a competitive incentive compensation plan tied to performance. Actual base salary will depend on factors such as experience, skill set, and location.

At Trevant, we are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, color, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by law, embracing differences is what makes Trevant so great. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.