Posted 124 months ago
Account Manager - Paid Search (SEM/PPC)
@ Catalyst Canada
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Catalyst Canada is hiring an Account Manager to run day-to-day paid search and display campaigns for Fortune 1000 clients. The role covers strategy, client approvals, revenue forecasting, performance optimization and new business development. The posting requires a bachelor's degree or relevant college certificate, at least two years of paid search agency experience, and fluency in French and English.
Responsibilities:
- Manage search and display campaigns for Fortune 1000 clients
- Create and execute strategic search marketing plans
- Forecast and maximize revenue opportunities with clients
- Monitor, evaluate and optimize campaign performance
- Develop new business using search marketing
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant college certificate
- Minimum two years of paid search agency experience
- Bilingual in French and English
- Experience with Google AdWords, Bing Ads and bid management tools
- Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2016-08-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Marketing |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Google Certification |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (required) |
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Catalyst Canada
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Company Description
With over 14 years of experience, Catalyst is staffed with the best search professionals in the field. In 2006, Catalyst was purchased by WPP, the world’s largest communications services group. By 2008, Catalyst became the sole search agency for GroupM and in 2013 Outrider Canada was rebranded to join the GroupM global search effort and became Catalyst Canada.
Job Description
The Account Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a client's paid search marketing initiatives. This includes managing the execution of search marketing strategies based on a client's business objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage search and display marketing campaigns for Fortune 1000 clients
- Create, manage and execute strategic search marketing plans that meet client’s 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
- 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 teams as well as sister media agencies
- Maintain positive client relationships, expectations and communications with the assistance of internal resources
Secondary Responsibilities
- Build on an existing level of search engine marketing expertise and develop a reputation for innovation and efficiency
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments in search engine marketing, digital marketing as well as consumer behaviour and recommend improvements to accounts
- Aid in creation of new business presentations, POVs, best practices and key process documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant college certificate
- Minimum of two (2) years of paid search agency experience
- Bilingual in French and English
- 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
- Experience using search advertising platforms (Google AdWords, Bing Ads)
- Experience with analytical tools (Google Analytics, Web Trends, Omniture)
- Experience with Bid Management tools (Marin & Searchlight)
- High level of technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
- Technical and analytical mindset
- Google Certification is an asset
Additional Information
Catalyst encourages applications from all qualified candidates and has an exceptional record of accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process, or would like more on our accommodation policies, please contact Adam Virk at adam.virk@catalyst or 416.342.6690
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