Supervisor, Paid Search

Mindshare; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Partner discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

EssenceMediacom, a leading WPP Media Brand, seeks a Supervisor, Paid Search to manage day-to-day client-paid search programs and guide a small team toward strategic, data-driven outcomes. You will build strong client relationships and present performance insights to drive growth.

The role requires 4+ years in DR paid search across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, SA360, and CM360, with a strong foundation in tCPA/ROAS bidding, keyword research, and audience targeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supervision of client-paid search programs including strategy, bids, execution, testing plans, budgets, and goal achievement.
• Oversee a small team (3–4 juniors), set daily priorities, manage workflow, and QA Paid Search and PMax setups.
• Build client relationships as the primary contact, attend status calls, and present performance results and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance against client KPIs and baselines.
• Track data and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency using reporting tools.
• Test new campaign types, formats, and automated tools to advance account strategy.
• Participate in agency-wide initiatives and tool rollouts to refine the search practice.

Skills

PPC management

Bid strategies

Keyword research

Audience targeting

Campaign budgeting

Team leadership

Analytics & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

SA360

CM360

Prisma

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

AboutEssenceMediacom: A Leading WPP Media Brand

This role is within EssenceMediacom, a leading brand within WPP Media, where you will be instrumental in driving breakthroughs for the world's best brands through data-driven media and creative strategies.

Role Summary

As a Supervisor, Paid Search, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a client's paid search marketing initiatives. You will manage junior teammates and focus increasingly on strategy development for your dedicated account(s).

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day supervision of client-paid search programs including strategic approaches, bid recommendations, execution details, testing plans, budgets/accounting and overall goal achievement.
• Oversee a small team (3-4 junior specialists), setting daily execution priorities, managing workflow, and conducting thorough QA across Paid Search, Performance Max campaign setups.
• Build strong client relationships by serving as a primary point of contact, attending recurring status calls, and presenting performance results and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor, track and evaluate campaign performance metrics, based on client KPI targets and baselines.
• Continually track and evaluate campaign data against business target metrics, using reporting tools to uncover opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Test new campaign types, creative formats, and automated tools to improve team efficiency and advance account strategy.
• Participate in agency-wide initiatives, process changes, and tool rollouts to help refine the overall search practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience running DR performancecampaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising (Bing), Search Ads 360(SA360), and Campaign Manager 360 (CM360).
• Proven experience launching, optimizing, and scaling Paid Search and PMax campaigns
• Strong foundation in core PPC mechanics,including tCPA/ROAS bidding strategies, impression share analysis, keywordresearch, and audience targeting.
• Prior experience managing/forecasting large-scale paid searchportfolios against defined CPA, revenue, or conversion targets, and managingbudgets through tools like Prisma.
• Prior experience supervising, delegating to, or mentoringjunior team members (e.g., Senior Associates or Associates).
• Track record of using search engine analytics, and presentation toolsto build clear performance decks from raw data.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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US Pay Range

$60,000 — $140,000 USD

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