Senior Ad. Strategist

Client is a marketing consulting firm focused on helping businesses decode optimize and scale their paid media investments through data-driven insights automation and strategic rigor. We work across startups growth-stage companies and enterprises to deliver measurable business impact through high-performance marketing systems.

As we scale we are looking for a Senior Ad Strategista seasoned paid media expert with 3-6 years of hands-on experience in Facebook/Meta Ads and cross-channel campaign execution. This role serves as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) who partners closely with business consultants to own campaign execution optimization and tactical delivery on key accounts.

Why Join

• Technical Excellence & Strategic Impact: Be the lead SME on paid media campaigns translating complex strategy into high-quality execution and optimization.
  
• Collaboration that Elevates: Partner with senior business consultants who combine strategic clarity and executional excellence to drive meaningful growth for clients.
  
• Ownership & Growth: Take full ownership of campaign execution for multiple high-value clients and mentor junior team members.
• Leverage Cutting-Edge Tools: Use AI automation and data-driven marketing technology to drive efficiency and scale.
  

Accelerated Career Path: Develop leadership capabilities and influence the paid media practice across Tealbox as we grow.

Who Were Looking For

• 3-6 years of deep hands-on paid media experience primarily Facebook/Meta Ads with exposure to Google Ads TikTok LinkedIn or programmatic platforms.
• Proven track record managing optimizing and scaling high-budget campaigns across complex client accounts.
  
• Strong technical proficiency with paid media platform nuances creative testing audience targeting bid management and funnel optimization.
  
• Working knowledge of tracking infrastructure including Google Tag Manager Meta Pixel and conversion APIs with an ability to implement and troubleshoot tracking setups across platforms.
  
• Comfortable working alongside business consultants translating strategic goals into executable campaign plans.
• Data-fluent with ability to analyze campaign metrics derive insights and implement automation or AI-driven enhancements.
  
• Effective communicator able to explain technical performance details to non-technical stakeholders and clients.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior paid media professionals is preferred
  

What Youll Do

First 30 Days Strategic Onboarding & Alignment

• Dive deep into consulting-first approach to performance marketing including proprietary frameworks playbooks and campaign systems.
• Understand how we integrate AI automation and analytics to drive performance across diverse client portfolios.
• Collaborate closely with business consultants and other senior team members to align on client contexts goals and growth strategies.
• Audit existing client campaigns to identify quick-win optimizations and strategic gaps.
• Start contributing to strategic discussions and planning sessions for active and upcoming accounts.

Next 60 Days Ownership & Execution

• Take over end-to-end ownership of paid media execution across assigned client accounts including strategy setup optimization and reporting.
• Lead campaign planning and media buying with a cross-channel lens (primarily Meta with Google/TikTok/LinkedIn as needed).
• Implement advanced creative testing audience segmentation budget allocation and bid strategies.
• Use AI and automation stack to proactively enhance campaign performance.
• Start mentoring junior Paid Media Executives and Analysts by reviewing their work and guiding tactical execution.

Beyond 90 Days Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Lead the paid media strategy for key accounts ensuring alignment with broader business goals and measurable outcomes.
• Develop and refine scalable campaign playbooks tracking systems and reporting templates.
• Partner with creative analytics and tech teams to launch full-funnel performance marketing initiatives.
• Contribute to thought leadership by introducing new testing ideas platform innovations and strategic frameworks.
• Actively shape the evolution of the paid media function as we scale.
  

Must-Have Skills

• 3-6 years of hands-on paid media campaign management especially with Facebook/Meta Ads.
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable interpreting data and making data-driven optimization decisions.
• Experience with marketing automation AI tools and scripting or light coding for campaign efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client and internal stakeholder collaboration.
• Proven ability to multitask across multiple accounts in a fast-paced high-agency environment.
  

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will I be responsible for bringing in new clients No. We have a dedicated business development team focused on client acquisition. You focus on campaign execution and optimization.
• What will my typical day look like Youll spend time executing paid media campaigns analyzing data collaborating with consultants and mentoring junior team members.
• How critical is this role to organisations success This role is vital. You are the technical anchor ensuring our clients paid media delivers consistent measurable growth.
  

Hiring Process

• Loom Video Submission: A short video assessing your approach to paid media execution and problem-solving.
• Technical Interview: Deep dive into paid media platform expertise campaign optimization tactics and automation capabilities.
• Strategy & Collaboration Interview: Assessing your ability to partner with consultants and communicate technical insights effectively.
• Leadership & Mentoring Round: Evaluating your mentoring skills and ability to manage junior team members.
• Final Discussion with Founders: A conversation about your ownership mindset career goals and alignment with consulting-first culture.