Paid Social Manager (Remote Canada)-Future Opening Directive Toronto, Canada +4 More Workplace 9 Hou

Directive Consulting is the leading B2B marketing agency for companies that are done optimizing for metrics that don't move the business. With over a decade of expertise and 420+ B2B brands behind us, we know what real results look like. We operate through 3 divisions: Performance, Communications, and Commerce, each built to share intelligence and align on revenue. Our methodology, DiscoverabilityOS™, aligns brand and demand to guide your ICP to choose you across every decision point. Across Technology, Industrial, and Services verticals, that system spans everything from Paid Media and Content Marketing, to PR and Paid Social, to Marketplace and Lifecycle Marketing.
At Directive, we're always looking to connect with talented people who care about work that actually counts. As we grow across all 3 divisions, we're seeking forward-thinking people who thrive in fast-paced environments, are obsessed with analytics and storytelling, and are ready to make their mark doing B2B marketing that actually means something.
The Paid Strategist is a crucial, client-facing role responsible for day-to-day client deliverables, creating and managing custom client strategies, and communicating with both clients and internal stakeholders on executing Paid Social deliverables. In this role, you will gain experience building high-performing Paid strategies for B2B businesses across Technology, Industrial, and Services markets.
(Internal Title: Account Strategist, Paid Social)
Roles & Responsibilities
Oversee and lead a collection of Social Media accounts
Serve as direct support to client contacts
Weekly communication with any vendors or operational partners to ensure we're aligned on tasks being assigned, work quality, and any improvements we can make to that dynamic
Build strategies for clients each quarter
Have the ability to create, maintain, and optimize budgets for paid media campaigns
Deeply understand client positioning and unique value propositions
Confirm lead routing is accurate within a CRM
Responsible for personal productivity and utilization
Work directly with Associate Director to ensure internal and client goals are being achieved
Understand the value of Programmatic campaigns
Drive cross-sells, upsells and referrals via client relationships and professional network
Execute and optimize advertising campaigns within LinkedIn including ad copywriting, TAM development, and targeting to maximize ROI
What You Offer
2+ years experience working at a performance/digital marketing agency, with hands‑on experience supporting B2B clients
Deep expertise across paid social advertising campaigns, specifically LinkedIn Ads
Understanding of different Ad Units within the LinkedIn Platform such as conversation ads, document ads, CTV and more
Proficiency in using advertising platforms and tools such as LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Zoominfo, 6Sense, and more
Strong understanding of Paid principles, including keyword research, ad copywriting, bid management, and campaign optimization
Ability to analyze campaign performance data using tools like Google Analytics, GA4, Excel, or other analytics platforms to make data‑driven decisions and optimize campaign performance
Ability to drive results and measure via OCT
Experience with audience segmentation by tier, job title etc.
Proven and measurable success with mid‑market or enterprise accounts
Ability to translate and articulate strategy and tell stories with data
Equal parts competitive and curious;
you’re a true problem solver
You live on the cutting edge of the industry, always looking for opportunities to grow and share
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
You’re quality‑obsessed and have not lost your soul for advertising
Travel to visit clients approximately once per year, per client or as needed
What Success Looks Like
You encompass our core values through every interaction;
internally and externally
Effectively manage approximately five mid‑tier and enterprise accounts
Meet and exceed department level KPIs, such as client growth and goal attainment. Your core KPIs will be client NSMs (North Star Metrics) and Client Satisfaction scores
Build client trust and relationships that create consistent renewals
Cross‑sell services that align with client goals and objectives
Clearly communicate results with client point of contact and executives
Exceptional decision making, as it relates to strategic direction for accounts
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle
Including a 100% employer‑paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents
Benefits to Support the Whole Person:
Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace
Physical - Physical therapy through Omada, fertility support through Carrott, thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts, complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care
Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2‑week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave
Financial - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match
Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time
Work Environment RequirementsAs a remote‑first company, you’ll have the ability to work from anywhere in the US, with the option to enjoy our state‑of‑the‑art offices in Irvine, California. For some positions, as posted, we will accommodate global opportunities where we have established businesses, including Canada, the UK, and Australia. For global locations, you must have established and current work authorization and permanently reside in that country.
This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), and Slack. In this role, you will be required to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity tools as necessary. Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication, must have reliable internet access, and a professional background.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, direct your inquiries to View email address on ca.hrm.tc.
Additional InformationAt Abe, one of our core values is People First. We’re committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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