Paid Social Manager

Dentsu Aegis Network; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global digital media agency in Stafford is seeking a Paid Social Manager to lead the planning and execution of paid social campaigns. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven track record of success in managing campaigns across platforms like Meta and TikTok. The role offers competitive benefits and focuses on delivering transformative experiences for clients.

Benefits

Career development through LinkedIn Learning

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension

Additional leave for wellbeing

Access to lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing and planning paid social campaigns, preferably in an agency or client-facing environment.
• Proven track record of delivering successful paid social campaigns.
• Exceptional attention to detail and passion for delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and optimisation of paid social campaigns.
• Develop account strategy and ensure execution aligns with KPIs.
• Manage day-to-day operations and client communications.

Skills

Managing paid social campaigns

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of industry trends

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Meta

TikTok

Snapchat

Pinterest

Smartly

Job description

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Job Description

iProspect, a dentsu company, is a leading global digital-first media agency. In the unbounded world, the future belongs to brands who are prepared to shape it. iProspect’s unmatched mix of media strategy, digital storytelling, and specialized audience insight sets a new standard for performance-driven brand building.

Marketers are now expected to be the architects of transformative experiences, and through a relentless focus on human-centric solutions, iProspect drives accelerated growth for some of the world's most iconic brands, including Kering, Carlsberg, Ikea, Hilton, L'Oréal, Pandora, Hugo Boss, Red Bull, LinkedIn, and Tencent.

With a dedicated team of more than 8,000 media and performance experts across 93 global markets, iProspect is steadfast in shaping the future of brand engagement and market influence through its hyper-specialized capabilities. We are built to accelerate growth that shapes the future.

The Role

The Paid Social Manager will be responsible for planning, implementing, and optimising paid social campaigns across various platforms to meet client objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for delivering outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops account strategy in partnership with client and Paid Social Director and is accountable for the execution of strategy and achievement of KPIs
• Responsible for the operational success of accounts, ensures deliverables are met on time and on budget
• Owns and manages the client strategy and plans key campaign efficiencies
• Manages all day-to-day efforts and is the primary day-to-day SME voice to the client
• Plans accounts and growth opportunities, working closely with the Account Directors
• Builds strong relationships across Client Services and other channel teams

Key Skills

• Strong experience managing and planning paid social campaigns, preferably in an agency or client-facing environment
• Proficiency in managing and planning campaigns across various paid social platforms, including but not limited to Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and Pinterest
• Strong understanding of paid social principles, best practices, and industry trends
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal teams
• Proven track record of delivering successful paid social campaigns and achieving key performance metrics (e.g., ROAS, CTR, CPA)
• Desired experience with marketing partners, such as Smartly

A few of the benefits

• Whether it’s the joy of working with people at the top of their game or our vibrant and collaborative team energy, people love working here – and we hope you will too!
• Career development through LinkedIn Learning and other tools; with access to training, certifications and mentorship.
• Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension, life insurance and other corporate benefits
• In addition to the 25 days annual leave (full time employees), you are also able to take an additional day’s leave for your birthday, up to three to focus on your wellbeing and two days to volunteer in your community.
• Access to lifestyle benefits and schemes such as Cycle to work, Season Ticket loan, GymFlex, Tastecard, Retail discounts and many more.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

About dentsu

Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. As part of Dentsu Group Inc. we are headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and our 65,000 employee-base of dedicated professionals work across four regions (Japan, Americas, EMEA and APAC). Dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion sits at the heart of our Social Impact strategy – our fully integrated sustainability strategy which includes our ambition to build a fair and more equal society, where everyone is equipped to thrive.

Location: Stafford

Brand: Dentsu Media

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)