Campaign Manager

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We are seeking a Campaign Manager for a hybrid position in San Bruno, California. In this role, you will be a key driver of our client’s innovative advertising solutions—planning, executing, and optimizing omnichannel campaigns that deliver measurable results. You will partner closely with Sales, Account Management, and cross-functional teams to ensure campaigns meet client objectives and maximize revenue opportunities across both managed-service and self-service environments.

Campaign Manager Responsibilities:

• Strategically plan and execute campaigns, serving as a consultative expert in both managed and self-service environments.
• Act as a subject matter expert in media planning, audience strategy, and platform activation.
• Participate in client and agency discussions, offering insights on media tactics, audience strategies, and ad serving platforms.
• Demonstrate proficiency across various media types, including paid search, programmatic display, social media, and more.
• Align client objectives with the purchase funnel, from awareness to conversion.
• Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to develop strategic, data-driven media proposals.
• Lead and engage in strategic initiatives that impact campaign management and cross-functional teams.
• Provide insights and optimization recommendations during regular internal and external meetings.
• Identify opportunities for incremental revenue in collaboration with Sales.
• Partner with Media Insights for campaign measurement and insights.
• Adhere to best practices throughout the campaign lifecycle, ensuring high-quality launches.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external teams, collaborating cross-functionally to manage campaigns in various ad technology environments.

Campaign Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Over 3 years of experience in bid management, campaign management/optimization, or digital media operations.
• In-depth understanding of digital media metrics and the ability to analyze and optimize them.
• Experience in client-facing roles with a proactive approach to risk identification and solution development.
• Adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments, coupled with strong communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with tools like Salesforce, JIRA, Tableau, SQL, and Power BI.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.