Senior Associate, Search & Social

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 our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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Purpose of the Job 

The Associate Account Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a client's paid search and social initiatives. This includes developing strategy and managing the execution of search and social marketing campaigns based on the client's business objectives.  

Primary Responsibilities  

Define and manage Search campaigns for Fortune 1000 clients  

Create, manage, and execute strategic search & Ecomm plans that meet client goals  

Define a campaign strategy and deliverables plan that exceeds client expectations  

Create, present and gain client approval on insertion orders, campaign strategies and tactics  

Oversee and deliver on Account Management business processes  

Maintain positive client relationships, expectations and communications  

Forecast, generate and maximize revenue opportunities with clients  

Monitor, track, evaluate and optimize campaign performance to maximize client investment  

Scope and develop new business with companies looking to meet their marketing goals using search marketing  

Cross-functional campaign development with internal SEO & SEM teams as well as sister media agencies  

Build on an existing level of paid search expertise, and develop a reputation for innovation and efficiency  

Maintain positive client relationships, expectations, and communications with the assistance of internal resources  

Stay up to date with industry trends and developments in digital marketing as well as consumer behavior to recommend improvements to accounts  

Aid in creation of new business presentations, POVs, best practices and key process documentation  

Train and assist Account Coordinators  

Knowledge and Skills  

Fluent in both French and English  

Account/client management skills and complex paid search campaigns  

High level of attention to detail and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple accounts  

Ability to interact in a professional manner and deal with clients face-to-face  

Technical and analytical mindset   

Good to have basic knowledge of Google Analytics & Bid Management tools (SA360, Pacvue) and biddable social APIs  

High level of technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint  

Education and Work Experience  

Bachelor’s degree or relevant college certificate  

Minimum of one (1) year of paid search experience and/or digital marketing account management  

Certifications in Google Ads and Facebook Business Manager   

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.    We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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. 

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