Manager, Paid Social

Dept; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept is seeking a Manager, Social to oversee paid social performance and client management. This role requires a minimum of four years of experience in paid social, managing client relationships, and driving account strategies to achieve growth goals. You'll leverage your analytical skills to develop performance optimizations and guide client roadmaps. Join a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of paid social experience.
• Proficient in budgeting, bidding, and testing methodology.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage paid social performance and client relationships.
• Drive account strategy to meet client goals.
• Lead project management on accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Client management

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

About You

The Manager, Social is responsible for paid social performance, along with client management and delegation of production resources. They serve as the primary point of contact for their assigned clients by answering client emails and leading weekly calls. They also design and execute paid social channel strategy. The Manager, Social will work with vendor reps and senior team members to hone the strategies they present to clients but are ultimately responsible for project management on accounts they own.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining an advanced understanding of primary paid media channels and how they fit within the funnel – to include Facebook/ Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn.
• Driving account strategy geared towards achieving or exceeding client efficiency and growth goals.
• Developing and executing the appropriate account management monitoring and optimization techniques to drive performance toward client targets and budgets.
• Quantifying and prioritizing initiatives that will have the greatest impact on account performance.
• Driving the creation of client roadmaps, testing plans, reports/dashboards, and QBRs/FBRs to meet client needs.
• Managing the performance of designated client portfolio to client performance goals and practicing good stewardship of client budgets.
• Writing, reviewing and ensuring that agendas meet client needs for status calls and adhere to all important and upcoming management updates.
• Effectively leading client calls, speaking to completed projects, performance, and planned initiatives/long-term optimization strategy.
• Ensuring all account management efforts go through a QA process and are executed/delivered error-free.
• Owning the relationship between DEPT and dedicated platform reps (i.e. Google, LinkedIn, etc.). Working with reps to identify and vet new opportunities while maintaining platform best practices, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 4 years of paid social experience and be comfortable with topics such as budgeting, bidding, and testing methodology
• Proven prior work experience presenting findings and making recommendations for account optimizations to internal or external clients
• Strong analytical and reporting skills and be proficient in Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional things that will impress us:

• You are an energetic and creative marketing enthusiast; eager to roll up your sleeves and be hands on, learn, and grow in the marketing space.
• You are entrepreneurial spirited and a self-starter; able to work both independently and in a team environment

The anticipated salary range for this position is $59,200 - $93,900. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

DEPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work . Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.

At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here .

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