Account Manager, Paid Social Media - AdTech - Best Place to Work - 4.6 Glassdoor - HYBRID

Our staffing agency represents a privately-held technology firm and digital media agency that has been operating profitably for 20 years and is trusted by blue-chip brands such as Toyota, Home Depot, Apple, Chipotle, and H&R Block.

This 50-employee firm, which has earned a 4.6 Glassdoor rating (100% Approve CEO), is seeking an Account Manager, Paid Social Media, to act as the main point of client contact across 3 areas: reporting, account management, and campaign management/optimization. You will work between one (1) and five (5) days each week from our Los Angeles office.

Solution

Consistently named one of the best places to work in Los Angeles, this company is built to connect advertisers to unique intent-driven audiences through their marketplace. We use a sophisticated technology stack to reach untapped audiences outside traditional search engines like Google and Bing.

In other words, we help advertisers grow efficiently, and by doing so, we help publishers succeed. While our core business is primarily search-based, we are rapidly expanding our portfolio into adjacent spaces, including social, contextual, and content marketing, largely thanks to a major recent investment from Clarion Capital Partners.

Role

* Individual contributor role, working hybrid from our office and reporting to the Senior Director.

* $95k to $120k base, commensurate with previous experience.

* Bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401(k); paid maternity and paternity round out the comp plan.

* We are open to junior and senior profiles, but you must have at least 3 years of paid social media buying experience, preferably within an agency setting. Meta experience is non-negotiable.

* You will serve as the primary client contact, providing strategic insights, managing relationships, and leading client meetings. Experience with TikTok, X, and Snap is preferred.

* You’ll engage with Performance Marketing leaders, Chief Digital Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Heads of Advertising, and VPs of Ecommerce at retail and ecommerce brands, large and small.

* Startup experience strongly preferred; we’ll consider a mix of large and small firms.

Culture

* The ownership group is investing heavily in sales, marketing, and product, and is on a mission to triple annual revenue over the next 24 months!

* 4.6 Glassdoor, 100% Approve CEO, 90% Recommend to Friend. 40+ Reviews!

* One employee writes, “Company Culture is #1 … transparency from management … room for growth within the company.”

* Hiring manager has been with the firm for 3 years and has 15 years of industry experience.

* 2023 Best Place to Work (LABJ); Inspiring Workplaces finalist; SoCal Best Place to Work 2023; Inc. 5000.

Official Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Paid Social Media Account Manager to lead the planning, execution, and reporting of paid social media campaigns, with a focus on Meta platforms. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing campaign performance, and ensuring seamless project management across accounts.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess a deep understanding of paid social media strategy and creative best practices. Experience in account management, reporting, and paid social media buying is essential, with bonus points for knowledge of multiple platforms and creative strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and management of paid social media campaigns, primarily on Meta, with the potential for other platforms.
• Build and present client-facing reports, manage performance metrics, and oversee the automation of reporting processes.
• Serve as the primary client contact, providing strategic insights, managing relationships, and leading client meetings.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment with campaign goals and business objectives.
• Manage budgets, invoicing, and financial planning for campaigns, ensuring accurate forecasts and delivery on revenue targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with social media vendors and creative partners.
• Train and mentor junior team members, fostering professional growth and excellence within the team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paid social media buying experience, preferably within an agency setting.
• 2+ years of account management experience with proven success in client relations and campaign execution.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present actionable insights to clients.
• Experience building and automating client-facing reports.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Bonus: Knowledge of creative strategy.