Position: Search Manager / SEM Planner - Fulltime Location: Atlanta Status: Freelance to Full Time Estimated Duration: Freelance to Full Time Starts: Within a Couple Weeks Rate: up to $35/hr or $70k annually, DOE We have a great full time opportunity for a Search Manager / SEM Planner with a global media company. Do you have a thorough understanding of the Paid Search marketplace and understand user behavior as it relates to online media? Can you plan and implement effective PPC plans based on a strategic review of a client's business? Do you have good communication skills, both written and verbal? This IS a client-facing role and you will explain concepts to clients. Do you have some agency or in house experience working on very large accounts? Experience using Marin, Dart or Kenshoo software is a plus! eCommerce experience is another plus! You will be responsible for researching and planning PPC media campaigns as well as managing them. Additionally, you will set expectations for media deliverables ensuring all client projects are completed on time! It is VERY important this person is a strategic thinker, is insightful and is constantly researching to stay on top of the latest tools and trends. This person must be able to initiate and develop media plans, including budgets, integration plans, and pitches. This person should also take initiative with the team and can lead ideas and campaigns. REQUIREMENTS: * 2-3 years of Search Engine Marketing experience and experience in online media planning. * SUPERIOR Excel skills!!!At * Must have a proven record of demonstrating analytical and forecasting skills. * Knowledge of third party tracking and serving technology. * Excellent communication skills; presentation, written and verbal. If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: ATL41@jobalert.creativecircle.com View additional job opportunities at www.creativecircle.com