Associate Director, Paid Search New York, New York - GroupM : Job Details

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open Environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

As an Associate Director, Paid Search, you will be accountable for all day-to-day Paid Search operations and be the main point of contact for an account. You will provide strategic direction and leadership inside the digital group to deliver the most effective and advanced communication plans. You will manage the career paths of supporting staff within the Paid Search team and will be expected to function at a highly efficient level, manage teams on multiple accounts, and maintain a strong client relationship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and own the day-to-day management of search team workflow and oversight of search recommendations, execution details, budgets/accounting and performance.
• Develop positive relationships with the search community, vendors and Directors for optimal service levels and results.
• Study and understand the client's product, marketing objectives and digital goals with an emphasis on paid search, ensuring your recommendations are insightful and consistent.
• Interface and present to senior clients on a regular basis.
• Train, motivate and develop Search Managers, Senior Associates and Associates, performing as a leader with minimal supervision. A key result will be developing talent. We need you to elevate the practice by developing your own team members to be strategic about the role of paid search in the media mix.
• Develop and write up standard methodologies for improving operational efficiencies within the team and the group.
• Keep senior management apprised of key client opportunities, potential risks and other key nuances which affect the health of the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience.
• 5+ years experience in Analytical Tools (Google Analytics, Web trends, Omniture), Search Engine Desktop Tools (Google AdWords Editor, Bing Ads Editor).
• Significant client-facing and relationship management experience.
• Prior experience managing a team; demonstrating a proven track record in training and growing junior team members.
• Exhibit passion through appropriate participation in team, agency, and industry initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; exceptional organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, and attention to detail.

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.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $75,000 to $180,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit for more details.