WPP

Manager, Paid Search

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New York, NY, USA

In-Office

60K-140K Annually

Mid level

AdTech • Marketing Tech

The Role

Manage day-to-day paid search programs for client accounts, including strategy, bidding, budget management, performance analysis, and client reporting. Mentor junior team members, adopt bid management and tracking tools, and contribute to automation and process improvements while staying current on industry trends.

Summary Generated by Built In

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary & Impact

As a Manager, Paid Search, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a client's paid search marketing initiatives. You will manage junior teammates and focus increasingly on strategy development for your dedicated account(s).
Skills and Experience

Lead the day-to-day supervision of client-paid search programs including strategic approaches, bid recommendations, execution details, budgets/accounting and overall goal achievement.
Understand the client’s product, marketing objectives and digital goals with an emphasis on paid search, presenting to clients on a regular basis.
Monitor, track and evaluate campaign performance analytics, based on client KPI targets and baselines.
Stay on top of the latest updates regarding tools and User Interfaces (AdWords, Bing, Bid Management Platforms, eMarketer, SEMrush, Search Engine Land, AdCenter, AdGooroo, etc.).
Think creatively, research and develop tools and innovative tactics to improve efficiencies or advance the practice.
Actively contribute to corporate initiatives, automation projects, process changes and roll-outs.
Stay current on industry trends, focusing on how changes can help improve offerings to accounts and enhance our overall practice.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience.
3+ Years experience in Analytical Tools (Google Analytics, Web trends, Omniture), Search Engine Desktop Tools (Google AdWords Editor, Bing Ads Editor).
Expertise in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) optimization techniques (ROI / CPA / CPL / Impression Share).
Bid Management tool familiarity (DoubleClick Search, Kenshoo, Marin, etc. Marin & Searchlight) as well as 3rd Party Tracking Tools (DoubleClick, Floodlight, Sizmek, etc.).
Experience meeting with and delighting clients is essential.
Desire to manage and mentor junior members of a team; prior experience as a manager a plus.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

US Pay Range

$60,000—$140,000 USD

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Skills Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising or equivalent professional work experience
3+ years experience with analytical tools (Google Analytics, Webtrends, Omniture)
Experience with search engine desktop tools (Google AdWords Editor, Bing Ads Editor)
Expertise in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) optimization techniques (ROI / CPA / CPL / Impression Share)
Familiarity with bid management tools (DoubleClick Search, Kenshoo, Marin, Searchlight) and 3rd-party tracking tools (DoubleClick, Floodlight, Sizmek)
Experience meeting with and delighting clients (client-facing experience)
Desire to manage and mentor junior team members
Prior experience as a manager

WPP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WPP and has not been reviewed or approved by WPP.

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support includes a global Employee Assistance Programme and company-wide initiatives, with modern multi‑agency campuses and on‑site amenities positioned as part of the experience. This indicates a holistic focus across mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Retirement Support — Retirement offerings commonly include a US 401(k) with employer matching, though specifics can differ by operating company. This provides a recognizable savings framework that many candidates expect in large employers.
Parental & Family Support — Family benefits can be above average in parts of the network, such as VML’s paid parental leave for adoptive and foster parents. These signals suggest meaningful support for certain family‑forming needs.