Senior Paid Social Manager

Senior Paid Social Manager - Agency

Location: Hybrid (Manchester or London office, 2 days per week in the office)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

I'm partnering with a dynamic and rapidly expanding marketing agency, to find their next talented Senior Paid Social Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that started in the influencer space and has evolved into a full-service marketing powerhouse, currently experiencing significant growth.

This marketing agency has recently secured a major win, taking on the full paid social remit for a leading UK online retailer. They are looking for a senior individual to be instrumental in driving the performance of this flagship account, alongside a diverse portfolio of other exciting clients.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Crafting and implementing cutting-edge paid social strategies aligned with client objectives and KPIs.
• Hands-on management and optimization of paid social campaigns across key platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Building strong client relationships through proactive communication, strategic recommendations, and clear performance reporting.
• Collaborating seamlessly with internal influencer marketing and organic social teams to deliver integrated campaign success.
• Leveraging analytics platforms to deep-dive into campaign performance, extract actionable insights, and implement data-driven optimizations.
• Effectively managing client budgets, ensuring campaigns deliver strong and measurable ROI.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to a Junior Paid Social Executive within the team.
• Staying ahead of the curve on the latest paid social trends, platform updates, and best practices.
• Contributing to the ongoing development and strategic direction of this marketing agency's paid social offering.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Paid Social Manager with:

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in paid social media management, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results.
• Significant experience managing substantial paid social budgets for diverse clients.
• In-depth knowledge of paid social platforms, sophisticated targeting methodologies, and a variety of ad formats.
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear strategic recommendations.
• Outstanding client management and communication skills, including the ability to confidently present strategies and performance.
• A strategic and commercially-minded approach to paid social, with a clear understanding of how it drives overall business objectives.
• A strong understanding of performance marketing principles and a relentless focus on achieving measurable results.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic agency environment.
• Gravitas and the confidence to lead and influence both internally and with clients.

If you would like a confidential chat about this role, please send me your CV and Portfolio to maddy.worger@majorplayers.co.uk.

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