Manager, Performance Architecture

Merge•Chicago, IL

39d•$76,000 - $91,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We bring together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide, and Morgan Stanley. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles. MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers. Promote Health, Wellness & Happiness We are committed to promoting health, wellness and happiness in the world by partnering with purpose-driven clients in purpose-driven industries in healthcare, life science, and consumer products. Our deep vertical expertise and category insights stem from decade-long partnerships with our top clients. Emerge to the Top of Your Career At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers. As our Manager, Performance Architecture, you will…

Requirements

3-5 years of media strategy and planning experience
Bachelor's degree preferred, and/or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of all paid media channels including digital media
Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights
Thrives in a team-oriented environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to translate and present complex ideas in a simple, smart way
Strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to consider unconventional ideas when recommending solutions
Proficiency with Google Workspace
Experience with Pathmatics, Kantar, Nielsen, DCM
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and work under pressure to deliver high-quality work within time timelines
Passion to learn about the latest media solutions
Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, execution, and optimization of media plans
Analyze data and strategic input from clients and agency constituents to inform channel allocation recommendations
Effectively write and present recommendations and proactive POVs internally and externally
Meet with media partners to understand the media landscape and act as the channel expert for the team
Work with analytics partners to help clients prove out success of your plans
Lead Performance Architecture Planners and Associates while reporting to an Associate Director, Performance Architecture or Director, Performance Architecture