Manager / Senior Manager - Paid Search & Social

About the role

This role leads a paid search and social media team, driving campaign execution, optimization, and reporting. The Manager/Senior Manager oversees Associates and Senior Associates, mentors junior staff, and ensures high-quality deliverables. Responsibilities include stakeholder and client management, account audits, strategic planning across digital channels, and data-driven optimization. The position requires a graduate degree, 5-10 years of campaign experience, leadership of small teams, deep knowledge of search and social platforms, and strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and A/B testing is essential. The role is based in Pune, India, and is a full-time, on-site position.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage a team of Associates and Sr. Associates.
• Stakeholder and client relationship management.
• Account management and audit.
• Coach and train junior team members.
• Sign-off on activation setup, plans, optimizations, reports.
• Continuously test and optimize campaigns.
• Use data-driven insights to improve performance.
• Formulate digital strategy aligned with client goals.
• Provide thought leadership on digital tools and tech.
• Collaborate in coaching and educating team.
• Oversee escalation management.
• Attend client meetings as needed.

What you’ll bring

• Graduate degree with 5-10 years in campaign creation.
• Leadership experience managing teams of 5+.
• Deep knowledge of search and social platforms.
• Execute and report on digital campaigns.
• Understand KPIs and cost structures.
• Strategic planning across digital channels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, multitask capable.
• Creative with keen eye for detail.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Skills

Education

Graduate