Job Description

Merkle DWA is looking for a Search & Social Manager who will be working on some of our more exciting APAC accounts. He/She will be reporting to our Search Director and will be working with a Search & Merkle DWA is looking for a Search & Social Manager who will be working on some of our more exciting APAC accounts. He/She will be reporting to our Search Director and will be working with a Search & Social Executive. Looking for someone who is comfortable under pressure and in fast-paced working conditions and thrives in an environment where performance is paramount. The ideal candidate will bring to the table a high level of campaign creation and management experience, as well as team building and training. You will be responsible for driving strategy, execution and growth for key Search and Social clients. Responsibilities: Responsible for effectively managing Tier 1 client accounts(s) and budgeting requirements Capable of delegating, leading and training a team of Digital Executives Develop key client relationships Manage reporting process on clients, working closely with analytics, intent and media teams to deliver insights Manage and effectively set up campaign architecture and tracking process to ensure the correct metrics and insights are derived Communicating overall progress, initiatives, and other high-level topic matters that Senior Management should be aware of Report and communicate results/ideas with clients and share with the Digital team, promoting team growth Develop strategies and oversee and execute initiatives to increase paid media & paid social traffic Ownership of structure, tactical direction, optimization, budget pacing and efficient lead production Research and communicate competitive landscape of specific products in the paid media market using 3rd party tools such as SEMrush, Google Keyword Tool, and Google Trends Run A/B test experiments on landing pages and text ads to produce the best conversion rates for clients Stay up-to date with new search and social trends and test flagship and/or beta products for strategic accounts Leverage relationships with key media stakeholders (including, but not limited to, Google, LinkedIn and Facebook) in order to drive innovation and value for our clients. Qualifications: 4+ years of paid media including search and social marketing (SEM and Social required Display and Remarketing. Product Listing Ads, Mobile Enchanced Campaigns are pluses) Certifications: Google AdWords Fundamentals, Search Advanced, Display, Facebook Blueprint. Certifications are not required but must have while employed with Merkle DWA Media. Verbal and written client-facing experience Possess strong analytical skills and industry presence, as well as innate curiosity and aptitude Familiar with enterprise management platforms for SEM and Social Advanced proficiency with Excel Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Economics, Psychology, or similar field preferred (MBA is a plus) About Merkle DWA: With offices in Sydney, San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Chicago, London, Munich, Bangalore, Beijing, and Singapore, Merkle DWA is the world's largest and most respected communications agency focused on B2B Performance Marketing & Paid Media. Part of the larger Dentsu Group, Merkle DWA delivers excellence to global and regional clients on media strategy, planning, activation and performance. What We're Looking For: Inspirational and passionate Has a multidisciplinary skillset Is curious, iterative, and collaborative Balances factual information with intuition and creativity Cares about winning as one team Is looking to do things that haven't been done before Can tell stories with data Builds strong internal and external relationships WORKING WITH US Joining dentsu international, you'll join a team of 48,000 people. It's an opportunity to produce career-defining work. Along the way, you'll team up with inspiring colleagues and encounter a richness of clients, cultures and experiences. We offer exciting challenges, memorable experiences and opportunities to shape your future. KEEPING CONNECTED Please visit our website to find out more and connect with us on social. www.dentsu.com .Please include an updated CV in your application. ..We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.