Manager, Paid Search

Job Description
Overview:
The Paid Search Manager is responsible for building and maintaining an effective and productive relationship with assigned client(s). The Manager will supervise a dedicated team in the creation, optimization, and execution of client search initiatives.
This position requires a “hands-on” manager with astute attention to process and detail, who possesses the ability to apply this detailed knowledge to actionable insights and recommendations.
Thisposition is both strategic and tactical in scope and requires the ability to apply detailed paid search knowledge to actionable insights and recommendations. They will assist the Associate Media Director and VP in driving strategic paid search expertise within the team as well as helping to develop innovative strategies to meet and exceed client business objectives.
Role Objectives:
Direct and manage the daily workflow of all paid search campaigns, including proposal development, campaign activation &
maintenance, and post-buy recaps
Collaborate with direct reports, colleagues, and peers across the organization
Comfortable with ambiguity and quickly adjusts thinking and actions should the realities of a situation shift
Drawing on previous experiences, uses a variety of approaches to identify client needs
Partner with clients to ensure their needs are met and their expectations surpassed
Understands the complex cause and effect patterns that may underlie issues and/or opportunities and thinks beyond the obviousto come up with creative solutions
Optimization and manage search campaign performance recommendations for existing campaigns based on reporting and analysis
Budget and performance projections for testing new search partners or technology
Provide recommendations for using search to support new client objectives or campaigns
Conduct monthly client billing audits
Partner with Associate Director to develop processes for improved work flow within Publicis and between agency partners and vendors
Maintain stellar relationships with the vendor partners to further advance Publicis as a preferred client partner
Provide formal training to new team employees
Working to master, identify, and communicate trends in search and in client industries