Associate Director, Paid Social (Remote)

monks; Michigan; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Career growth opportunities

DEI & inclusive culture

Job summary

Monks is seeking an Associate Director of Paid Social to drive performance, guide account teams and orchestrate growth for top advertisers. You will lead strategy across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok and other platforms, manage client communications, and develop talent within the team.

The role requires 5+ years in paid social client management and at least 1 year in supervision, with strong data-driven decision making and executive-level communication. Remote-friendly with strong collaboration culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paid social client management experience.
• 1+ year in a supervisory role overseeing other digital marketing professionals.
• Meta/LinkedIn experience is a must; Pinterest/Snapchat/TikTok is a plus.
• Strong analytics and ability to present results to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead paid social strategy for top clients and optimize Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, and other platforms.
• Forecast, plan and drive account growth for ecommerce, retail, and B2B lead generation clients.
• Guide creative strategy and coordinate with teams to tailor messaging based on performance.
• Generate revenue growth from client renewals and manage client communications.
• Develop and mentor team through feedback, reviews and ongoing coaching.

Skills

Paid social

Client management

Leadership

Data analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Meta Business Manager

LinkedIn Ads

TikTok Ads

Pinterest Ads

Google Analytics

Excel / Google Sheets

Job description

About the Role

As an Associate Director, Paid Social, you will be driving performance, guiding account teams and orchestrating growth for top advertisers across top paid social platforms.

We are looking for someone with a passion for paid social advertising, well versed in other digital acquisition channels, and a people-focused leader who wants to join a thriving digital agency that is hyper-focused on client performance and ROI. The ideal candidate is confident in their ability to drive improvements in account performance, successfully build and oversee client relationships, and develop our awesome talent.

Responsibilities

Client & Revenue Oversight

• Serve as the paid social lead for our top clients, for which you will direct strategy and optimize Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, & other paid social platforms
• Guide overall account strategy, forecasting, and planning for roster of performance ecommerce, retail, and B2B lead generation clients across various industries ranging from $200k-$100MM /month in ad spend
• Drive creative strategy and coordinate with creative teams to tailor optimal messaging and iterate creative based on performance
• Generate strong revenue growth from client renewals on your team
• Participate in onboardings, QBRs, renewal calls, and other important client communications for your team's accounts
• Serve as a senior sponsor contact for several client accounts led by your team: building relationships with client decision makers, elevating the strategic conversation, and ensuring an exceptional client experience

Team Management

• Manage a small team including Account Managers
• Train your team in advanced paid social advertising, multi-channel digital marketing strategy and client management skills including projections, analytics reporting, etc.
• Focus on personnel development through ongoing feedback, performance reviews and weekly 1-on-1s with direct reports
• Motivate and guide team to hit quarterly account growth and retention targets through support

The essentials

• 5+ years of paid social client management experience
• 1+ year in a supervisory role directly overseeing other digital marketing professionals
• Meta/LinkedIn experience is a must, Pinterest/Snapchat/TikTok experience is a plus
• Passion for crunching numbers and analyzing data in core platforms like Google Analytics and Meta Business Manager, while navigating Excel spreadsheets and Google sheets
• You are a communication guru when presenting digital marketing strategy to C-Suite and executive audiences
• You frequently find yourself stepping into leadership roles and want those around you to succeed
• Not afraid to get in the weeds, but still able to see the trees, forest, and ecosystem
• 'Driven' and 'Innovative' are attributes commonly associated with you
• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience

Not a must, but a plus

• Directly managed paid social budgets of $100,000+ in monthly ad spend
• Exposure to paid search, display and remarketing efforts
• Comfortable optimizing toward back-end metrics from a CRM such as Salesforce

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

What We Offer

Benefits

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here !
• Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here !)

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company's then-current RTO policy, which is subject to chan

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