Senior Paid Media Specialist Overland Park, KS

Go Local Interactive, LLC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three medical insurance plan options

100% health insurance coverage

401k with 4% company match

Paid time off

Casual dress code

Free snacks and coffee

Job summary

A digital marketing agency is seeking a Senior Paid Media Specialist to lead the management and optimization of client paid search marketing programs. Responsibilities include performance analysis, strategic planning, and providing mentorship to junior staff. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and analytical skills, with deep knowledge of Google and Bing advertising platforms. The position allows for a collaborative environment aiming for effective client results. Competitive benefits package and a supportive workplace culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in English.
• Ability to lead training sessions and solve complex problems.
• Effective communicator between technical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee high-level client paid media accounts.
• Mentor and train other team members on client solutions.
• Analyze campaign performance and present ROI recommendations.
• Research marketing trends to implement best practices.

Skills

Strategic analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Leadership and training

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Bing Ads

Advanced Google products knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Google Ads Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Ads

Google Analytics

Google Data Studio

Job description

Description

Senior Paid Media Specialist

Job Description

As a Senior Paid Media Specialist, you lead the implementation and optimization of your client’s paid search marketing programs. You perform strategic planning, performance analysis, testing, and reporting on all of your assigned client’s campaigns, using platforms such as Google, Bing, and Facebook. You communicate regularly with your clients and occasionally travel to meet with them face‑to‑face. As you analyze campaigns and implement optimizations, you will successfully meet your client’s KPI’s. Your ability to provide unique solutions for both your clients and the company will produce great results!

Job Expectations

• Manage and be a point of contact for high-level assigned client paid media accounts
• Delegate tasks to the Paid Media Coordinators and Specialists as appropriate
• Provide mentorship and training to other team members within the agency, including the assistance of complex problem solving on client relationships and programs
• Manage vendor relationships to implement and manage campaigns on third party advertising platforms
• Identify and implement paid media tactics and best practices, including search, display, remarketing, and video ads
• Monitor performance of marketing initiatives through monthly reporting and present recommendations to increase ROI
• Support the New Business and Strategy Departments with sales, organic growth, and client retention
• Delegate tasks to Paid Media Coordinators and Assistants when appropriate
• Present during internal and external promotional, networking, and educational events
• Pull, analyze, organize, and interpret data
• Clearly and consistently communicate between internal product teams and external clients
• Research and stay up-to-date on marketing trends

Job Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a proven track record of the ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task in a flexible and fast paced environment to effectively meet deadlines
• Must demonstrate strong conceptual and written communication skills with a deep understanding of the English language (spelling, grammar, and vocabulary)
• Must demonstrate presentation skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead and train others
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate both technical and non-technical information between internal product teams and external clients
• Demonstrated proficient skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Must demonstrate strategic and analytical thinking when solving problems
• Strong understanding of Bing Ads and Social Ads, such as Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn
• Advanced knowledge of Google products, including Ads, Analytics, Tag Manager, and Data Studio

Required Experience

• Google Ads Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Mass Communications or another related field
• 2+ years of Paid Media experience
• 1+ years of customer service/consulting experience

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

• 5-10%

Schedule

• Full-time; 8:00-5:00, Monday through Friday

Benefits/Perks

• Three (3) medical insurance plan options with Aetna.
• 100% of Employee Level Coverage for health insurance is paid by Go Local Interactive.
• 2 Health Insurance Plans are HSA eligible and will receive the following contributions from Go Local Interactive regardless of an employee's contribution to the account: $500 for Employee Only, $1,000 for Employee + Spouse, and $3,000 for Employee + Family or Employee + Children.
• FSA and FSA Dependent care eligible.
• Dental, vision, $25,000 basic life insurance, short term disability insurances paid for 100% by Go Local Interactive.
• 401k retirement safe harbor plan available including a 4% company match after 1 year.
• Insurances and 401(k) start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Minimum Fifteen (15) Paid Time Off (PTO) days your first year (hours earned each pay date).
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays observed annually.
• Casual dress code.
• Free snacks and Roasterie Coffee everyday!

Go Local Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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