Manager, Paid Search

Business Overview

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at
Position Summary

Who you are: A passionate and driven search professional, you excel at translating the digital strategy set at the senior level into daily tactical execution. You're ready to challenge the status quo to produce world-class search campaigns for high profile brands and take pride in your ability to clearly articulate the outcomes of the tactics and the strategy to the client as the day-to-day client lead. You thrive in a multi-functional role and enjoy training and coaching team members to ensure flawless tactical execution.
Responsibilities
• Work with search director to develop campaign strategies and is responsible for the execution of search campaigns against the strategy
• Lead virtual and in-person presentations in a polished, energetic way, displaying story-telling elements throughout
• Display basic management skills, including understanding of setting expectations, ability to train others, delegate tasks and provide feedback
• Liaison between search and all other digital channels to help contribute towards a multi-channel approach/strategy
• Oversee and manages client reports and analysis
• Work with Search Lead to develop campaign strategies and is responsible for the execution of search campaigns against the strategy
• Responsible for majority of day-to-day client communications regarding insights, reporting, and optimization recommendation. Assists in the development of POVs
• Display management skills, including understanding of setting expectations, ability to train others, delegate tasks and provide feedback

Required Skills & Experience
• Experience with within an agency environment required
• Substantial experience in paid search
• Substantial experience in Google, Bing, and other search partners
• Substantial experience on at least one bidding platform such as Marin, Kenshoo or SA360
• Substantial experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required

Desired Skills & Experience
• Spanish proficiency is a plus
• Ability to multitask and handle other duties as assigned
• Excellent writing skills with an attention to detail
• Have basic story-telling ability as well as ability to lead virtual and in-person presentations

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.
Employment Transparency

It is the policy of our company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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Salary Range

$90,000-$95,000 USD