Senior Associate, Search & Social

WPP Media

Montreal, CAonsitePosted Jul 23, 2026
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Skills

excel

About the role

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.

Purpose of the Job

The Associate Account Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a client's paid search and social initiatives. This includes developing strategy and managing the execution of search and social marketing campaigns based on the client's business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

Define and manage Search campaigns for Fortune 1000 clients

Create, manage, and execute strategic search & Ecomm plans that meet client goals

Define a campaign strategy and deliverables plan that exceeds client expectations

Create, present and gain client approval on insertion orders, campaign strategies and tactics

Oversee and deliver on Account Management business processes

Maintain positive client relationships, expectations and communications

Forecast, generate and maximize revenue opportunities with clients

Monitor, track, evaluate and optimize campaign performance to maximize client investment

Scope and develop new business with companies looking to meet their marketing goals using search marketing

Cross-functional campaign development with internal SEO & SEM teams as well as sister media agencies

Build on an existing level of paid search expertise, and develop a reputation for innovation and efficiency

Maintain positive client relationships, expectations, and communications with the assistance of internal resources

Stay up to date with industry trends and developments in digital marketing as well as consumer behavior to recommend improvements to accounts

Aid in creation of new business presentations, POVs, best practices and key process documentation

Train and assist Account Coordinators

Knowledge and Skills

Fluent in both French and English

Account/client management skills and complex paid search campaigns

High level of attention to detail and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple accounts

Ability to interact in a professional manner and deal with clients face-to-face

Technical and analytical mindset

Good to have basic knowledge of Google Analytics & Bid Management tools (SA360, Pacvue) and biddable social APIs

High level of technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree or relevant college certificate

Minimum of one (1) year of paid search experience and/or digital marketing account management

Certifications in Google Ads and Facebook Business Manager

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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