Description
This position is considered hybrid for candidates living in the Rochester, NY area.
Butler/Till is a results-driven marketing agency offering deeply collaborative client experiences, proprietary technology, and world-class partnerships. At Butler/Till, we take immense pride in our independent, women-owned and led status, our unwavering commitment to a purpose-driven approach, our B-Corp status, and our unique structure as a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP).
The Paid Search Specialist is responsible for creating and executing effective paid search strategies across the agency’s client base. This individual will have experience with campaign management, paid search strategy, and has worked hands-on in search platforms including Google, Bing, YouTube and Amazon. This individual has experience with paid search performance monitoring and can recommend KPIs for client reporting. They are comfortable participating in client meetings and possess a knowledge of search trends and new partnerships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Day-to day management of assigned, existing paid search campaigns and optimize campaigns daily, based on performance goals and measurement framework, documenting changes and learnings
- Setup and tagging of new campaigns per the measurement framework • Responsible for monthly forecasting, invoicing, and reconciliation tasks
- Develop and manage campaign budget tracking documents, pacing documents, and budget forecasts
- Collaborates with the analytics and account service teams to identify new opportunities in the paid search space for current and existing clients based on an understanding of client objectives, goals and known barriers
- Establishes organization-wide paid search best practices, guidelines, objectives and documented regulations associated with paid search campaigns
- Seeks opportunities to contribute to thought leadership material (blog posts, white papers, speaking opportunities, etc.)
- Evaluates paid search partners, technology and platforms
- Write compelling and unique ad copy, and perform keyword analysis and optimizations
- Invests in keeping current with paid search best practices, bid management systems, keyword development tools and industry research
- Analyze, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns to maximize results
- Helps in developing paid search strategies and plans for new and existing clients
- Actively learning how to scope and estimate new projects or campaigns
- May be asked to assist with QA of paid search campaigns for a select set of clients with a keen attention to detail
- May be asked to assist with the maintenance of process documentation ensuring it’s kept up to date
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business or equivalent work experience
- EXPERIENCE - Minimum of 3 years of experience managing campaigns in the paid search ecosystem. Exposure to strategic planning and applied experience of bringing plans to execution. Proven track record in operating with a high-level of integrity, commitment, and enthusiasm to take on a challenging role with cross-functional commitments. Google Adwords certification preferred and Google Analytics certification a plus
CORE COMPETENCIES
- CUSTOMER FOCUS/CLIENT INTIMACY: seeking to understand client business challenges/needs and delivering continuous value to our clients
- COLLABORATIVE: working with teams and across the organization with ease
- OWNER AGILITY: able to continuously learn and quickly adapt to changing circumstance
- RESULTS DRIVEN: accepts accountability to deliver business outcomes, even under changing circumstances. Delivers on commitments
- DISCIPLINED: Thinks, plans, and prioritizes work on an ongoing basis, plans and aligns with key team members before acting
WORK ENVIORNMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, typically in an office setting or in a home office. An employee in this role may be in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods and using office equipment and computers. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate. (I.e., business office with computers and printers, light foot traffic, etc.). Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is a cornerstone of our culture. We believe that the diversity and inclusivity of our workforce are sources of strength. As you become part of our community, you'll discover that we are dedicated to creating a positive impact, not only for our clients but also for the communities where we live and work.
EEO DISCLAIMER
Butler/Till is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
COMPENSATION
Butler/Till is committed to providing pay transparency of our compensation philosophy and ensuring equitable pay practices for our employee owners. The compensation range for this position is $44,000 - $62,000 and represents the annual salary range in Rochester, NY. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience.
This is just one component of Butler/Till’s total compensation package for employee owners. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), an annual bonus, in addition to a full benefits package, and paid time off benefits, including 100% paid parental leave. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
