VML South Africa
Associate Media Director, Paid Search (Pharma/Health Client)
VML South Africa, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Overview
Who We Are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. Who we are looking for: Responsibilities
Work with account teams and clients to understand and document business, technical and reporting requirements, and to develop solutions to ensure success Identify opportunities, set goals, develop strategic plans, and outline tactical approach to executing plans Help clients expand their knowledge and use of search engine marketing (SEM) and drive internal client adoption Work with the analytics team to develop and evolve measurement frameworks for campaigns, measure performance, and make recommendations for optimization Develop case studies based on past work for new business initiatives and to validate client relationships Coordinate internal team and agency initiatives working cross-channel to achieve team goals Train junior staff on tactical execution, processes, working across teams, team policy and job expectations Document client history, processes, contact information, major initiatives, past recommendations and projects, and site changes Effective and persuasive presentations (verbal and written) for teams and clients Oversee strategic execution of paid search campaigns for more junior team members; ensure all paid search plans are in market and deadlines are met Oversee trafficking, ensure all required tags are implemented, and structure campaign for desired analytics outcome Stay current on the constantly changing search and pharmacutical industry Who you are
Strong client facing presentation skills Exceptional organization and communication skills Highly motivated with a strong desire to meet or exceed expectations Enjoy working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet aggressive deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication abilities including public speaking and presenting What you’ll need
7+ years experience in paid search, agency setting highly preferred Experience working with pharmaceutical / health clients required Demonstrated experience with paid search including Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising Understanding of the digital advertising industry, with knowledge of cross channel performance media tactics Proficient using their party ad serving tools, media research tools, and analysis tools including Search Ads 360, DCM, MRI, Nielsen, comScore, Google Analytics and Google DataStudio Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint abilities What we offer
Passionate, driven people Consciously cultivated culture Competitive benefits Growth-minded opportunities Base salary range: $60,000—$140,000 USD We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work, with a hybrid approach to work in which teams are in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion. VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website.
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Who We Are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. Who we are looking for: Responsibilities
Work with account teams and clients to understand and document business, technical and reporting requirements, and to develop solutions to ensure success Identify opportunities, set goals, develop strategic plans, and outline tactical approach to executing plans Help clients expand their knowledge and use of search engine marketing (SEM) and drive internal client adoption Work with the analytics team to develop and evolve measurement frameworks for campaigns, measure performance, and make recommendations for optimization Develop case studies based on past work for new business initiatives and to validate client relationships Coordinate internal team and agency initiatives working cross-channel to achieve team goals Train junior staff on tactical execution, processes, working across teams, team policy and job expectations Document client history, processes, contact information, major initiatives, past recommendations and projects, and site changes Effective and persuasive presentations (verbal and written) for teams and clients Oversee strategic execution of paid search campaigns for more junior team members; ensure all paid search plans are in market and deadlines are met Oversee trafficking, ensure all required tags are implemented, and structure campaign for desired analytics outcome Stay current on the constantly changing search and pharmacutical industry Who you are
Strong client facing presentation skills Exceptional organization and communication skills Highly motivated with a strong desire to meet or exceed expectations Enjoy working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet aggressive deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication abilities including public speaking and presenting What you’ll need
7+ years experience in paid search, agency setting highly preferred Experience working with pharmaceutical / health clients required Demonstrated experience with paid search including Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising Understanding of the digital advertising industry, with knowledge of cross channel performance media tactics Proficient using their party ad serving tools, media research tools, and analysis tools including Search Ads 360, DCM, MRI, Nielsen, comScore, Google Analytics and Google DataStudio Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint abilities What we offer
Passionate, driven people Consciously cultivated culture Competitive benefits Growth-minded opportunities Base salary range: $60,000—$140,000 USD We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work, with a hybrid approach to work in which teams are in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion. VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website.
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