Senior Account Manager, SEM

monks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO + holidays

401k with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Sr. Account Manager, Paid Search to drive KPI improvements and craft cutting-edge strategies aligned with client goals.

You will manage strategy development, tactical execution, and client relationships, handling Google and Bing campaigns for a varied roster of B2B, lead gen, and ecommerce clients. You will lead campaigns from month 1, communicate results to decision-makers, and create compelling presentations and quarterly reviews.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct paid search client management including strategy development, execution & client relationship management.
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel/Google Sheets.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in execution.
• Performance Max experience is a must.
• Hands-on product feed management and shopping experience is a plus.
• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute paid search strategies tailored to client goals.
• Build and optimize Google and Bing search campaigns for B2B, lead gen, and ecommerce clients.
• Lead campaigns for small-spend clients and support larger enterprise clients.
• Define, monitor and analyze trends in client KPIs.
• Present performance results and strategy recommendations to clients.
• Create quarterly business reviews and client-facing presentations.
• Delegate tasks to junior team members and provide direction.

Skills

Paid search management

Data analysis

Excel/Sheets

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Performance Max

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Ads

Bing Ads

Product feed management

Job description

About the Role

Our Sr. Account Managers, Paid Search are responsible for driving KPI improvements and developing cutting-edge strategies tailored to client goals. Your core responsibilities in this role include strategy development, tactical execution, and management of client relationships.

Taking on clients in month 1, you will build & optimize Google and Bing search campaigns for a roster of B2B, lead generation, and/or ecommerce clients across various industries.

Client assignments will be a mix of leading paid search efforts on small-spending clients and acting as a supporting paid search team member on medium to enterprise clients.

Define, monitor and analyze trends in clients' KPIs.

Develop both short & long term paid search strategy based on client-specific goals.

Actively test and analyze keywords, advertising copy, landing pages, campaign types and positioning to drive results in line with client's goals.

Communicate performance results and strategy recommendations to clients clearly & secure buy-in from decision-makers.

Create slides with good design & strong storytelling for clients.

Create quarterly business reviews & other client-facing presentations that outline performance, insights from testing, and key strategic opportunities.

Delegate work to junior team members & provide clear direction & feedback when needed.

Stay current on SEM industry trends, contribute to internal agency conversations around SEM (including but not limited to monthly department meetings, trainings, case studies, etc.).

About You

• 2+ years of direct paid search client management including paid search strategy development, execution & client relationship management
• Passion for crunching numbers, analyzing data, and navigating Excel/Google sheet spreadsheets
• Possess high attention to detail and be able to execute with a high degree of accuracy
• Performance Max experience is a must
• Hands-on product feed management and shopping experience a plus
• You are a communication guru both on calls and through written communication
• 'Driven' and 'Innovative' are attributes commonly associated with you
• You are proactive & willing to raise your hand to support your team members
• Highly collaborative & works well with a team
• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience

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 !)

Return to Office (RTO) Policy

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 change from time to time.

Salary Range

$69,000 - $81,000 USD

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing or