EMX | Paid Search, Account Manager

Description

Paid Search, Account Director Mars

As a member in a unique agency that's pioneering the media marketing world, you will share in the responsibility of its success, as well as its rewards.

EssenceMediacom

EssenceMediacom fuses Essence’s performance, data, analytics and creative technology DNA with MediaCom’s scaled multichannel audience planning and strategic media expertise.

EssenceMediacomX

EssenceMediacomX sits within the legacy Essence building on Oxford Street. We still have all our wonderful essentials looking after our amazing clients! Our clients include many exciting brands such as Google, ITV, Airbnb, BT/EE, NBCUniversal and L’Oréal to name a few.

Job Purpose

The Paid Search Account Director is responsible for the coordination and delivery of their account(s) across paid search campaigns and operates as the main campaign point of contact for our clients. They will make use of platform knowledge and account management practices to ensure effective management of projects to brief, schedule and budget. They will also work closely with their account lead (and the team’s head of search), to deliver world class paid search programmes which exceed our client’s expectations.

What we need from you

Responsible for effective running of designated account campaigns and weaving these into the overall cross-channel campaign strategy
Ultimate accountability for adherence to controls and best practices across all channels in the immediate account team (with particular focus in paid search), and help to manage regional development of search best practice
Escalating any potential conflicts between best practice and what is best for their programs
Be the primary contact point of contact between the Media Activation team and regular stakeholders both internal & external for their account(s)
Develop strong relationships with your client, and key suppliers, leading team communications with these stakeholders. Be able to communicate with clients on subjects outside your remit, and provide them with useful insight, working independently
Share and maintain in-depth knowledge of all search platforms and bid management platforms, operating as in-agency expert in your field of specialism, whilst showing a good understanding of the overall media landscape
Oversee development of your clients’ testing plans to organise both tactical, and mid- term campaign actions and goals
Gain a more strategic understanding of the client’s business and KPIs, and keep up to date with latest Industry news and be proactive in spotting trends, product releases, and other opportunities which could enhance our activity
Contribute to the wider regional paid search strategy & goals, provide strategic insight to individual campaign wrap-ups
Strong written and verbal communication skills across all platforms
Expert organizational skills, great attention to detail
Concrete knowledge of all areas of digital marketing and media
Ability to implement and adhere to and meet deadlines and project manage multiple campaigns
Excellent client relationship and management skills

A little bit about you…
- Bachelor’s degree in a Media/Advertising or a related field
- Experience may be substituted for the education
- Proven experience at Senior Account Manager level in a Digital Media or Advertising role
- Proven Project Management, Leadership and Management Experience
- Extensive Experience with planning and running large-scale PPC accounts via AdWords, Bing Ads, and via third party platforms e.g. Marin etc. (certification on Doubleclick Search desirable)
- Experience with planning and running large-scale display accounts and campaigns on GDN
- Excellent knowledge of media planning fundamentals e.g. reach, frequency, channels, formats, etc.
- Experience of managing search vendor relationships
- Regularly contributes to search best practices and campaign processes
- Experience with Google Analytics (plus certification) desirable
- Some experience with paid social, programmatic display & reservation-based buying d