Manager, Application Security (Remote)

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LocaliQ is looking for a

Manager, Optimization Strategy

, for our

Local Client Success group

. The role will lead a team of experts responsible for delivering smart, innovative and performance-driven digital campaigns for our local clients.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years experience managing a growing team and 10+ years in digital marketing, specifically with PPC campaign execution (including tagging and trafficking). You will manage, motivate and coach a team of Optimization Strategists and are ultimately responsible for campaign fulfillment and success.
You will partner closely with account management and sales, along with many other internal teams to manage workflow and grow the client relationship. Provide oversight for your team, ensuring they are delivering on campaign excellence across the accounts they manage (including flawless launches, delivering in full and hitting campaign KPIs)
Thrive in managing up and down. You will be in the weeds to provide audits of campaigns where performance needs a boost, as well as partnering with leadership to identify proactive opportunities to support business objectives
Be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and varying needs at 1 time
Provide trouble shooting support and guidance as your team or campaigns dictate
Conduct weekly meetings with those you manage to provide feedback and guidance to help achieve client objectives, meet team goals, and ensure quality of work
Create and roll out processes that will streamline digital execution
Develop and refine onboarding, training, and mentoring new hires, as well as keeping the team’s skills fresh
5+ years of experience in the digital space, in an agency environment, or in-house equivalent
~ Display exceptional written and verbal communication skills and can communicate digital/social concept
~ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public relations or related fields, advance degree preferred
~ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously with great precision and accuracy.
~ Ability to manage heavy workloads with flexibility to rapidly shift priorities based on organizational needs
~ Creative thinker with strong time management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

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