Senior Account Manager, Paid Search

Dept Agency

Atlanta, GA

Full Time

Senior

74k-84k

10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Account Manager, Paid Search is responsible for paid search performance, client management, and delegation of production resources. They serve as the primary point of contact for their assigned clients, designing and executing paid search channel strategies. The role involves working with vendor reps and senior team members to hone strategies, managing accounts, and supporting holistic client roadmaps within a pioneering digital agency that values innovation, autonomy, and global opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining an advanced understanding of primary paid media channels and how they fit within the funnel, including Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Apple Search Ads, etc.
Driving account strategy geared towards achieving or exceeding client efficiency and growth goals.
Developing and executing account management monitoring and optimization techniques to drive performance toward client targets and budgets.
Quantifying and prioritizing initiatives that will have the greatest impact on account performance.
Driving the creation of client roadmaps, testing plans, reports/dashboards, and QBRs/FBRs to meet client needs.
Managing the performance of designated client portfolio to meet client performance goals and practicing good stewardship of client budgets.
Writing, reviewing, and ensuring agendas meet client needs for status calls and adhere to management updates.
Effectively leading client calls, discussing completed projects, performance, and long-term optimization strategies.
Ensuring all account management efforts go through a QA process and are error-free.
Owning the relationship between DEPT® and platform reps (Google, LinkedIn, etc.), identifying new opportunities, and maintaining platform best practices.
Owning the paid media strategic roadmap on all accounts and supporting the Account Lead in coordinating initiatives with growth teams.
Managing at least one direct report, developing their skills, and helping to move accounts forward.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years of paid search experience, including budgeting, bidding, and testing methodology.
Proven experience presenting findings and making recommendations for account optimization to clients.
Strong analytical and reporting skills, proficiency in Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have

Energetic and creative marketing enthusiast eager to learn and grow.
Entrepreneurial spirited and a self-starter, able to work independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

Educational background is not explicitly specified in the description.

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
401k plan, plus matching
PTO
Paid Company Holidays
Parental Leave

Working at Dept Agency

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care, with a global presence across 20+ countries. We foster a collaborative, open-door environment that values innovation, personal growth, and fun. DEPT® is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work and making a positive impact in the world.

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