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Associate Manager, Investment, Search

Quad, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Associate Manager, Investment, Search

is responsible for effectively supervising a team and a set of clients with a focus on accuracy, growth, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of tactical channel expertise and possess a solid understanding of channel strategy and goals. As a supervisor, the Associate Manager will oversee employee development and retention, including training and goal setting, and lead the team in ensuring that the tactical execution of media planning, placement, and reporting (including post-buy and financial reconciliation) are handled with accuracy and timeliness. This role is client-facing. Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and grow assigned client portfolio; coordinate / collaborate with internal teams, including search leadership, throughout each planning cycle

Participate in the development of search strategies utilizing knowledge, experience, and strong analytical skills to extract insights from campaign data and provide well-developed quantitatively based recommendations

Create presentations, regular reporting, and other documents for client use in the evaluation and approval of search campaigns

Participate in the development of, and lead the implementation for, search campaign targeting and measurement strategies, across all relevant search mediums, ensuring alignment to client business goals

Implement strategic action plans for achieving and measuring campaign success; identify KPIs, processes for measurement, and optimization strategies

Own performance accuracy for campaign execution, optimization, and insights for all assigned clients

Develop processes to help improve efficiency of the team; scale processes across greater search practice

Keep agency counterparts and clients up-to-date on industry trends and technology partners, seeking out opportunities to vet and test new technologies

Responsible for managing a team of direct reports (remote and across all Rise locations)

Accountable for all aspects of team oversight, including employee onboarding, training, performance, and retention

Oversee workflow and assigned responsibilities within the team; monitor progress of all projects and troubleshoot issues

Collaborate with leadership and peers to improve operational efficiency, tools, and workflows

Monitor search media trends, tools, technologies, and recommend direction for investment and implementation

Represent Rise to vendor reps to analyze value and applicability of media vehicles/tactics for plan consideration as needed

Participate in vendor meetings with current and potential partners

Education Bachelor’s degree (communications, marketing, advertising, or business)

Experience

4+ years relevant work experience in digital / search media preferred; agency experience a plus

Expert usage of Microsoft Office suite, with strong emphasis on Excel

Experience building media plans and determining budget allocation on a yearly and monthly basis using different forecasting methodologies

Experience developing and managing high performance teams a plus

Strong relationships with publisher and technology partners

Advanced knowledge of the importance and role of search within a media plan and how to leverage its strengths

Proven ability to convert and implement strategic plan directions into flawless tactical executions

Demonstrated understanding of media planning concepts such as reach, frequency, frequency management, impression share, ROI, ROAS, and other KPIs

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certificates in Google and Microsoft platforms required; experience with other digital platforms a plus

Advanced level understanding of paid search tactics including text search, PLAs, CSEs, GDN, GSP, and YouTube as well as any associated ad tech

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong analytical capabilities with aptitude to understand technical nuances associated with various media buying platforms

Proven experience in developing ongoing processes that positively impacted profitability / efficiency

Establishes self as a trusted resource by developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Superior oral and written communication skills; focus on fostering strong, collaborative relationships at a tactical level

High comfort level participating in brainstorms and ideation sessions

Ability to work with a team to think tactically and execute accurately to align media execution with client needs

Commitment to ongoing training and certification in platforms, media, leadership and other business skills

Travel 5%"

Salary Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $66,000.00-$85,000.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions.

Equal Opportunity Rise and Quad are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Job function Finance and Sales

Industries Advertising Services

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