Associate Director leading paid social teams for Directive, a B2B marketing agency. Driving LinkedIn and Meta campaigns, client growth, retention, and team development.
Responsibilities
Lead a pod of up to 8 Social Media Strategists
Set the tone for excellence across the team and clients
Set goals for each client engagement in the pod
Ensure clients follow paid social best practices and Directive’s Social Advertising methodology
Understand campaign approval moments and support strategists in earning client approval
Identify roadblocks in strategist one-on-ones and establish action plans to remove them
Build structure, create a cadence, proactively support the team, and empower team members through clear expectations
Manage a team of up to 8 Strategists and Senior Strategists
Meet and exceed department KPIs, including client growth and goal attainment
Build client trust and relationships that create consistent renewals with senior stakeholders
Surface cross-sell opportunities aligned with client goals
Offset client churn through referrals, upsells, and cross-sells
Communicate results clearly to client contacts, executives, and internal team members
Make strategic decisions for account direction and growth and retention of key talent
Travel to visit clients approximately once per year per client or as needed
Requirements
4+ years of experience at a performance/digital marketing agency, with B2B experience a bonus
2+ years of people management experience
Deep expertise in paid social advertising campaigns, especially LinkedIn Ads and Meta
Understanding of LinkedIn and Meta ad units, including conversation ads, document ads, and CTV
Proficiency with LinkedIn Campaign Manager, ZoomInfo, 6sense, and related advertising tools
Ability to delegate effectively
Ability to de-escalate client issues and proactively prevent them
Strong knowledge of paid media principles, including ICP research, ad copywriting, bid management, and campaign optimization
Ability to analyze campaign data with Google Analytics, GA4, Excel, or other analytics platforms
Ability to drive and measure results via OCT
Proven, measurable success with mid-market or enterprise accounts
Ability to translate and articulate strategy and communicate stories with data
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Must be able to travel to clients approximately once per year per client or as needed
Must have established and current work authorization and permanently reside in the applicable country for global locations
Reliable internet access and a professional background
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods and observe and interpret written and verbal communication
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family
100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for dependents (US, CAD, MX)
Access to certified therapists through Spring Health
Headspace membership
Physical therapy through Omada
Thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts
Complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care
Unlimited PTO with a 2-week minimum
Paid company holidays
Birthday off
End of Year Recharge, closed December 24-January 1
Paid parental leave
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match
Annual bonus based on tenure, scaling in total amount over time
Annual company-wide retreat
100% virtual work-from-home option
PC or Mac available
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
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