What You’ll Do, as our Manager, Paid Search

Support MERGE's practice in creating, optimizing, and executing best-in-class client paid search campaigns. As a hands-on Paid Search Media Manager, you will provide the strategic direction for keyword research, campaign building, and testing roadmaps. We are looking for a curious, data-driven marketer who understands the evolving AI landscape and can proactively identify opportunities to improve performance and goals delivery. You will bring passion and strong interpersonal skills to drive success, ensuring every dollar spent contributes to client growth.

Campaign Creation & Launch

• Campaign Ownership: You will act as a Paid Search subject matter expert, fostering accounts growth while ensuring that output meets agency standards.
• Structure & Creation: Build and launch (or guide executional-focused team members on what is needed) comprehensive campaigns across search, Performance Max, Demand Gen and more, ensuring best-practice account structure, compelling ad copy, tailored keyword lists, and client-specific targeting strategies.
• QA & Oversight: Lead the Quality Assurance (QA) process for all trafficked plans (keywords, ad copy, extensions) and launch components (dayparting, bids, budgets, targeting).
• Collaboration: Act as the primary Paid Search liaison for the broader media strategy teams, ensuring search is integrated seamlessly into the holistic media mix.

Strategy, Execution & AI

• Strategy & Discovery: Lead the client discovery process to establish PPC objectives and develop the strategy for tactic, budget, goals, etc. Provide thoughtful leadership to ensure these goals are met.
• Campaign Architecture: Develop and recommend keyword lists, targeting strategies, and testing plans (e.g., ad copy A/B testing, landing page reviews).
• AI Landscape: Apply a working knowledge of the current AI landscape (e.g., Performance Max, Broad Match/Smart Bidding, Generative AI) to keep client accounts modernized and efficient.
• Platform Mastery: Work closely with media partners (Google, Microsoft) to implement best practices across Search, PMax, Demand Gen, Video, and Call campaigns.

Analytics, Reporting & Financials

• Budgeting: Accurately forecast and pace monthly budgets to ensure spending aligns with client targets and is the most optimal use of funds aligning with goals.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor daily and analyze program KPIs (ROAS, CTR, CPA, CVR) to drive continuous improvement.
• Optimization Roadmap & AB Testing: Develop a comprehensive, long-term optimization roadmap for the account, utilizing a data driven, test-and-learn approach.
• Client Reporting: Provide in-depth reporting on program performance. You will lead client status calls, presenting insights and strategic recommendations.
• Tracking & Tech: Ensure analytics tracking implementation is accurate, robust, and easy to manage.
• Auditing: Conduct deep-dive PPC audits to identify structural weaknesses in legacy accounts and uncover new opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, and/or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional paid search campaign management experience.
• Industry Focus: Healthcare, Health Insurance or pharma lead generation experience is a strong plus.
• Platform Depth: Deep knowledge of all Google and Microsoft advertising products (Search, PMax, AI Max, Demand Gen, Video, etc.).
• Data-driven decision-maker who relies on evidence and performance metrics to guide strategy.
• Learning Mentality: A desire to keep learning and being informed on everything search, digital & AI
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. You must be able to explain complex search data to clients clearly.
• Critical Thinking: A problem-solving orientation with the ability to think critically about business goals.

At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $78,000 - $114,000, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.  

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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As our Sr. Technical Project Manager you will… 

Lead the planning and delivery of internal digital, web, and systems initiatives that support the agency’s operations and long-term scalability. Sitting within the Enterprise Operations team, this role works at the intersection of business needs, technical execution, and operational rigor.

You will partner closely with leadership, Tech Ops, and cross-functional teams to turn complex requirements into clear plans, coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams, and help ensure internal tools and platforms are effective, scalable, and well managed. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong project management discipline, technical fluency, and experience operating in an agency environment where priorities move quickly and teams must stay highly aligned.

Be Accountable and Responsible

• Own the end-to-end coordination of internal technical projects, including scoping, estimates, timelines, budgets, dependencies, risks, and change management
• Act as a key bridge between leadership and technical teams, translating business priorities into structured execution plans and communicating delivery status, tradeoffs, and risks clearly
• Partner with Tech Ops and other internal stakeholders to support the delivery and ongoing evolution of internal platforms and tools, including the MERGE Website, AI Garage, Intranet, and other operational systems
• Coordinate projects across website development, CMS environments, custom applications, internal tools, and marketing technology platforms
• Support work involving enterprise and marketing systems such as Salesforce, Adobe, HubSpot, ERP and CRM platforms, and other connected applications
• Bring structure to project delivery across teams by leading planning, estimation, documentation, status reporting, and meeting execution
• Manage resource planning and capacity coordination across disciplines, helping assign work realistically, balance priorities, and maintain delivery momentum without overloading teams
• Identify risks, blockers, and scope issues early, and work with stakeholders to resolve them before they impact budgets, timelines, or quality
• Track project financials, actual hours against plan, and scope changes to support sound operational decision-making and overall delivery health
• Help enforce consistent agency delivery practices and align project execution with established PMO standards and best practices
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen team coordination, and support the implementation of more efficient or AI-enabled operational processes where appropriate

What success looks like

• Internal projects are delivered with clear plans, realistic timelines, and strong coordination across teams
• Leadership and stakeholders have visibility into progress, risks, resource needs, and scope changes throughout the project lifecycle
• Resource planning is proactive, balanced, and responsive to changing priorities 
• Delivery processes become more consistent, efficient, and scalable over time, with lessons learned shared across teams
• Internal platforms and operational systems are supported by disciplined project execution that improves usability, reliability, and business value

These are the qualifications we’re looking for

• 6+ years of experience in technical project management, digital operations, or similar, within an agency, enterprise, or complex cross-functional environment
• Strong experience managing technical projects from kickoff through delivery, including scoping, estimation, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication
• Proven ability to work across disciplines such as Engineering, Creative, Data, Client Experience, Finance, Talent, and Operations to align delivery with broader business goals
• Experience with resource planning, capacity management, and coordinating work across multiple teams and competing priorities
• Familiarity with website development, CMS platforms, marketing technology ecosystems, custom applications, and internal business systems
• Working knowledge of modern software delivery practices and the SDLC, including Agile, Waterfall, and evolving AI-enabled workflows
• General familiarity with technical environments such as GCP, Firebase, CRM and ERP systems, and integrated marketing platforms
• Ability to translate technical constraints into business implications and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong judgment, organization, and follow-through, with a practical approach to solving problems and improving how work gets done
• Familiarity working in environments with data privacy, security, and compliance considerations such as GDPR, SOC2, and CCPA

At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $89,000 - $118,000 based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.  

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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About the Role

As a Channel Sales Manager, National Partners (Midwest) you'll be pivotal in scaling Verkada's reach and impact by developing and managing a network of high-performing LVARs (large value-added resellers). You'll be responsible for driving net new business through the channel—building pipeline and executing strategic plans that result in measurable growth.

This individual contributor role requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution as you collaborate across sales, marketing, and partner teams to grow Verkada’s presence nationally. 

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of Verkada’s mission, working hand-in-hand with our sales teams to drive growth and success with channel partners. You’ll be responsible for building pipeline and generating net new business through reseller partners while executing a best-in-class channel strategy. Here’s what you’ll own:

• Drive Net New Pipeline: Proactively identify and generate pipeline with named strategic Large VARs. Collaborate closely with field sales teams to co-sell and close high-value opportunities.
• Execute National Channel Strategy: Develop and manage a focused partner business plan for your territory that aligns with Verkada’s overall GTM objectives and quarterly sales targets.
• Empower Our Partners: Train and enable partner executives, sales teams, and technical stakeholders on Verkada’s full product portfolio, programs, and campaigns to ensure deep engagement and capability across all levels.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Verkada’s internal sales, marketing, and pre-sales teams to drive joint activities, including partner events, demand generation campaigns, and customer-facing initiatives.
• Lead with Insight: Conduct regular QBRs and ad-hoc business reviews with partners to align on priorities, track performance, celebrate wins, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strengthen the Channel Ecosystem: Influence partner sales teams to prioritize Verkada in key deals and business planning efforts. Leverage insights from the field to recommend improvements to Verkada’s channel tools, incentives, and partner program offerings.
• Drive Awareness and Demand: Lead and participate in regional in-person and virtual events to grow Verkada’s brand awareness, build community, and strengthen relationships with key partner contacts and stakeholders.
• Operate Strategically and Tactically: Own the full lifecycle of partner engagement in your region—from onboarding and enablement to pipeline development and revenue realization.
• This role requires regular travel, estimated to be more than 50% of the time, including both domestic and international destinations as needed. The successful candidate must be comfortable with frequent travel to support business operations, customer and partner engagements and team collaboration. 

What You Bring

• Experience & Success: 5+ years of channel sales or partner management experience with a strong track record of building new business via Security Integrators or IT LVAR partners. Experience managing and growing partners: Sentinel, NTT, World Wide Technologies, AHEAD, or Marco Technologies is highly preferred.
• Recognition, such as President’s Club, is a plus.
• Strategic & Creative Thinking: A process-driven approach, complemented by innovative thinking to create scalable, partner-focused initiatives.
• Relationship-Builder: Ability to influence and engage across all levels—from partner sales reps to executive leadership.
• Technical Fluency: Comfortable navigating product discussions and sales operations. Proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and business intelligence tools.
• Clear Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills with sharp attention to detail and a professional presence.
• Midwest based (near a major city/airport): Must be open to 50% travel across the country.

US Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Professional development stipend
• Fertility Stipend 
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily
• Commuter benefits

Additional Information

• You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

Open position in Portsmouth, NH, St Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO, Minneapolis, MN, Columbia MO; Hybrid work schedule; 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a SVP, Performance Marketing to lead and scale a high-impact performance team within our agency, Swell Media, part of the broader integrated media holding companies True Independent Holdings, and Meet The People. 

This role is built for a challenger-minded performance digital leader, someone who thrives in fast-moving, high-accountability environments and knows how to turn media into a true revenue engine. 

You will own a portfolio of ecommerce and lead generation clients, driving measurable growth through full-funnel strategy, advanced platform execution, and a relentless focus on efficiency (ROAS, CPA, LTV). Internally, you will lead, mentor, and scale teams. Externally, you will serve as a trusted partner to senior client stakeholders, shaping both strategy and business outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

Client Leadership & Commercial Growth

• Own performance outcomes across a portfolio of ecommerce and lead generation clients, with direct accountability to revenue, CAC/CPA, and ROAS targets
• Build senior-level client relationships, positioning the agency as a strategic growth partner, not just an executional vendor
• Lead new business pitches, RFP responses, and organic account growth, with a focus on expanding performance-driven services
• Identify and unlock growth opportunities across the broader holding company’s capabilities (brand, creative, analytics, CRM)

Performance Strategy (Ecommerce & Lead Gen Focus) 

• Architect and oversee full-funnel, audience-led strategies tailored to:
• Ecommerce (feed-driven media, conversion rate optimization, LTV optimization, retention signals)
• Lead Generation (funnel optimization, lead quality, offline conversion tracking, sales alignment)
• Ensure seamless integration between upper-funnel investment and lower-funnel efficiency, driving scalable, sustainable growth
• Push beyond platform defaults, developing differentiated approaches to audience strategy, creative, and bidding
• Serve as the ultimate technical escalation point for the agency, conducting rigorous audits on high-stakes accounts to identify and resolve performance plateaus
• Develop proprietary testing frameworks that push beyond standard A/B testing into sophisticated incrementality and lift studies

Channel & Platform Leadership

• Oversee execution across all core performance channels:
• Primary - paid search, paid social
• Secondary - programmatic, affiliate, CTV, and emerging platforms
• Maintain deep expertise across key platforms:
• Google Ads (Search, YouTube, Performance Max, Shopping, Merchant Center)
• Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and programmatic ecosystems
• Lead advanced capabilities across:
• Feed optimization and automation (critical for ecommerce scale)
• Creative testing frameworks and iteration velocity
• Signal development, audience modeling, and incrementality

Data, Measurement & Martech

• Own the measurement framework and marketing technology ecosystem, including:
• GA4, Google Tag Manager, CRM integrations (e.g., HubSpot)
• Attribution models, incrementality testing, and offline conversion tracking
• Reporting and visualization (e.g., Looker Studio)
• Build closed-loop measurement systems that connect media investment to revenue, pipeline, and customer value
• Drive a culture of testing, experimentation, and continuous optimization

Team Leadership & Challenger Culture 

• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing, performance-driven teams across levels
• Instill a challenger mindset, pushing teams to question platform best practices, test aggressively, and innovate beyond standard approaches
• Act as a player-coach, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on expertise where it matters
• Develop scalable frameworks, playbooks, and training to elevate team performance and consistency

Operational & Financial Leadership

• Oversee portfolio-level performance, including budget allocation, pacing, and forecasting
• Drive accountability to client KPIs, SLAs, and agency revenue/margin targets
• Partner with executive leadership on resource planning, staffing, and operational efficiency
• Build systems that enable scalable growth without sacrificing performance quality

Holding Company Integration

• Collaborate across the broader media organization to deliver fully integrated, cross-channel strategies
• Act as a bridge between performance marketing and brand, creative, analytics, and investment teams
• Ensure performance media is fully aligned with brand strategy, creative direction, and broader media planning
• Help position the agency as a modern, performance-first leader within the holding company ecosystem

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 8+ years of experience in performance marketing, with leadership roles in an agency environment
• Proven success scaling ecommerce and/or lead generation businesses through paid media and conversion optimization
• Deep expertise across paid media platforms, analytics, and marketing technology
• Mastery of advanced scripts, API integrations for automated bidding, and sophisticated CRM-to-platform data loops (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, and Offline Conversion Tracking at scale)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex tracking and attribution discrepancies in a post-cookie landscape
• Femonstrated ability to manage high-growth client portfolios and drive measurable business outcomes
• Strong track record in new business, client growth, and senior stakeholder management
• Experience operating within or alongside integrated media organizations or holding companies preferred
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills

Total Perks Package

• The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
• Amazing opportunities for career development
• Recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Hybrid work schedule; 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home
• Fun and collaborative work environment
• Casual dress code
• Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
• Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
• Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave

Open position in Portsmouth, NH, St Louis, MO, Kansas City, MO, Minneapolis, MN, Columbia MO; Hybrid work schedule; 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a SVP, Performance Marketing to lead and scale a high-impact performance team within our agency, Swell Media, part of the broader integrated media holding companies True Independent Holdings, and Meet The People. 

This role is built for a challenger-minded performance digital leader, someone who thrives in fast-moving, high-accountability environments and knows how to turn media into a true revenue engine. 

You will own a portfolio of ecommerce and lead generation clients, driving measurable growth through full-funnel strategy, advanced platform execution, and a relentless focus on efficiency (ROAS, CPA, LTV). Internally, you will lead, mentor, and scale teams. Externally, you will serve as a trusted partner to senior client stakeholders, shaping both strategy and business outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

Client Leadership & Commercial Growth

• Own performance outcomes across a portfolio of ecommerce and lead generation clients, with direct accountability to revenue, CAC/CPA, and ROAS targets
• Build senior-level client relationships, positioning the agency as a strategic growth partner, not just an executional vendor
• Lead new business pitches, RFP responses, and organic account growth, with a focus on expanding performance-driven services
• Identify and unlock growth opportunities across the broader holding company’s capabilities (brand, creative, analytics, CRM)

Performance Strategy (Ecommerce & Lead Gen Focus) 

• Architect and oversee full-funnel, audience-led strategies tailored to:
• Ecommerce (feed-driven media, conversion rate optimization, LTV optimization, retention signals)
• Lead Generation (funnel optimization, lead quality, offline conversion tracking, sales alignment)
• Ensure seamless integration between upper-funnel investment and lower-funnel efficiency, driving scalable, sustainable growth
• Push beyond platform defaults, developing differentiated approaches to audience strategy, creative, and bidding
• Serve as the ultimate technical escalation point for the agency, conducting rigorous audits on high-stakes accounts to identify and resolve performance plateaus
• Develop proprietary testing frameworks that push beyond standard A/B testing into sophisticated incrementality and lift studies

Channel & Platform Leadership

• Oversee execution across all core performance channels:
• Primary - paid search, paid social
• Secondary - programmatic, affiliate, CTV, and emerging platforms
• Maintain deep expertise across key platforms:
• Google Ads (Search, YouTube, Performance Max, Shopping, Merchant Center)
• Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and programmatic ecosystems
• Lead advanced capabilities across:
• Feed optimization and automation (critical for ecommerce scale)
• Creative testing frameworks and iteration velocity
• Signal development, audience modeling, and incrementality

Data, Measurement & Martech

• Own the measurement framework and marketing technology ecosystem, including:
• GA4, Google Tag Manager, CRM integrations (e.g., HubSpot)
• Attribution models, incrementality testing, and offline conversion tracking
• Reporting and visualization (e.g., Looker Studio)
• Build closed-loop measurement systems that connect media investment to revenue, pipeline, and customer value
• Drive a culture of testing, experimentation, and continuous optimization

Team Leadership & Challenger Culture 

• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing, performance-driven teams across levels
• Instill a challenger mindset, pushing teams to question platform best practices, test aggressively, and innovate beyond standard approaches
• Act as a player-coach, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on expertise where it matters
• Develop scalable frameworks, playbooks, and training to elevate team performance and consistency

Operational & Financial Leadership

• Oversee portfolio-level performance, including budget allocation, pacing, and forecasting
• Drive accountability to client KPIs, SLAs, and agency revenue/margin targets
• Partner with executive leadership on resource planning, staffing, and operational efficiency
• Build systems that enable scalable growth without sacrificing performance quality

Holding Company Integration

• Collaborate across the broader media organization to deliver fully integrated, cross-channel strategies
• Act as a bridge between performance marketing and brand, creative, analytics, and investment teams
• Ensure performance media is fully aligned with brand strategy, creative direction, and broader media planning
• Help position the agency as a modern, performance-first leader within the holding company ecosystem

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 8+ years of experience in performance marketing, with leadership roles in an agency environment
• Proven success scaling ecommerce and/or lead generation businesses through paid media and conversion optimization
• Deep expertise across paid media platforms, analytics, and marketing technology
• Mastery of advanced scripts, API integrations for automated bidding, and sophisticated CRM-to-platform data loops (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, and Offline Conversion Tracking at scale)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex tracking and attribution discrepancies in a post-cookie landscape
• Femonstrated ability to manage high-growth client portfolios and drive measurable business outcomes
• Strong track record in new business, client growth, and senior stakeholder management
• Experience operating within or alongside integrated media organizations or holding companies preferred
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills

Total Perks Package

• The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
• Amazing opportunities for career development
• Recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus
• Hybrid work schedule; 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home
• Fun and collaborative work environment
• Casual dress code
• Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
• Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Paid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
• Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave

As our Sr. Account Manager, you will…

Oversee and lead all account management processes. You will monitor, direct, and motivate day-to-day interactions between the account team and clients, actively nurturing strong relationships with existing and possible clients. This role combines strategic and hands-on experience by delivering engaging, passionate outstanding ideas and work.  You will work closely with the account team to drive tactical projects through the agency and meet delivery requirements/deadlines. You will also act as a senior solution-oriented manager who thrives on developing lasting relationships between the client and agency teams. This position involves consistent client contact and operates at a high level in all aspects of account management.

Be Accountable and Responsible

• Provide strategic leadership for the Account Management team
• Responsible for creating relationships with senior clients to facilitate the overall needs of the client and agency
• Utilize experience to identify additional business needs and implement solutions
• Incorporate senior staff from account management with other departments as project objectives or issues warrant
• Manage and grow a team as a mentor and trusted advisor to account team
• Maintains working knowledge of MERGE’s solutions and resources and recognizes/acts upon opportunities.

These are the qualifications we’re looking for

• 3-5 years of account management experience within an advertising environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
• Experience with multi-channel campaigns, with a strong digital experience (CRM/Website), as well as media
• Experience with Veeva PromoMats is a plus
• Ability to evaluate competitive communications across categories, consumer, product, cultural trends, etc.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves in a highly collaborative environment
• Advanced client management skills, especially as it relates to setting and managing client expectations
• Superior professional communication and presentation skills
• Commitment to the client, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving ability

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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

About the Role:  

Packaging Support at Grön is the daily facilitator for preparing and packaging all products needed for fulfillment. The packaging team must work at high levels of production efficiency and safety. The Packaging Support is expected to follow, maintain and hold the team accountable to standard work methods and safe work habits to ensure product packaging and fulfillment is as efficient and safe as possible. This role is based in our Kansas City facility, where the operating hours are from Monday-Thursday, 6:00AM - 4:30PM, with the occasional Friday shift.

In this role you will:  

• Communicate clearly and frequently with the Packaging team and leadership to achieve daily goals 
• Follow company and government compliance to complete daily packaging and prep  
• Maintain a clear workspace  
• Maintain our seed-to-sale system, METRC, by managing associated tags and batch stickers 
• Complete daily checklists to keep facility running smoothly 
• Learn to properly operate various types of machines in the packaging process 
• Sleeve, sticker, package, wrap and heat seal all products post-production 
• Keep a keen eye for the details to find tasks when there is a break in packaging 
• Collaborate with coworkers to complete packaging tasks in a timely fashion 

You’ll be a great fit if you have the following:  

• You have at least 1 year of experience working in a similar fast paced industry  
• You believe in communicating early and often about things that work and things that don’t  
• You have the ability to lift 25+ pounds and stand for long periods of time 
• You believe in doing things well the first time and have a strong attention for detail 
• You take ownership and accountability of work for the whole team to be successful 
• You uplift others and see yourself as a supportive team member and co-worker 
• You demonstrate integrity and respect in all interactions, fostering a positive and supportive work environment. 
• You strive for the highest standards in every aspect of your role.
• You can adapt to and drive change with enthusiasm.

Interview Process:  

At Grön, we go through the same interview steps for all Packaging Support candidates to ensure equity in our hiring process. Our process is designed to learn as much about each candidate as possible, as well as give candidates access to our team and hear what it's like to work with us.  

1. Call with Hiring Manager 

Compensation: 

This position has an hourly pay of $17/hr  

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance  
• 401k Program 
• PTO  
• 8 Paid holidays  + one volunteer day after 6 months of employment
• Parental leave 

BarkleyOKRP PR believes that modern consumers are guided and inspired by trusted sources. We believe brands win with stakeholders when they lead with purpose inside their organizations and share relevant stories that build and protect their reputations. From sustainability and culture to marketing ideas and actions, we create integrated ideas and communication strategies that bring a brand's purpose to life. We are searching for someone who is passionate about building relationships with influencers to create authentic endorsements and content. We desire detail-oriented team members who believe in collaboration and client service.

• Builds and maintains productive client relationships, including serving as a day-to-day contact
• Builds and maintains strong relationships within the agency, including with the creative, social, media, and client leadership teams 
• Identifies key media contacts and influencers relevant to accounts and client needs
• Manages media and influencer relationships, accounts, and project activities
• Executes influencer outreach and negotiations and builds earned media relationships
• Communicates and delivers earned media and influencer campaigns built with strategic objectives and amplification for brand channels 
• Supports onsite execution of activations with influencers and media, including client, vendor, and partner relationships 
• Utilizes media and influencer monitoring and research tools; identifies appropriate measures to evaluate the success of a major project, campaign or event
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of, and follows, best practices and trends for PR and influencer industries 
• Responds professionally to client and colleague communications
• Prepares for client or internal meetings by creating and/or informing agendas, preparing meeting space, and capturing next steps/notes
• Provides insight on trends and changes in the media and influencer landscapes for clients
• Counsels clients and agency partners on newsworthiness of topics, issues, and ideas

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience required
• Minimum of 3 or more years of related experience and/or training
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work autonomously, lead projects, and work on a team collaboratively
• Impeccable attention to detail and stellar organizational skills
• Creative problem solver with strong critical thinking skills to manage the unknown and plan ahead
• Media relations experience, including pitching national, regional, local, and trade news media and securing interviews and coverage for clients
• Influencer relations experience, including influencer identification, outreach, relationship management, and content creation

At BarkleyOKRP, we are on the front lines of a world-class idea company. We are looking for a Client Experience team member who is prepared to change the trajectory of brands by creating the conditions for trusted relationships and world-class work. This person will be expected to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment where each team member can bring their best self. If you want to learn what you're capable of when surrounded by top talent working on innovative brands, let's talk.

This team member can purposefully define client business needs while leading a team to smoothly and flawlessly deliver creative ideas that will impact their business. This person’s passion for the industry won’t let them rest until problems are solved, work is delivered, ideas are sold-in, teams are empowered, and clients are impressed. 

The ideal candidate will carefully balance the art of strategic business knowledge with skillfully (and independently) managing a team to deliver large scale projects.  This team member has an in-depth knowledge of their client’s business and plays a key role in managing the relationship.  They also recognize the importance of accurate and timely details with clear, concise communications and the ability to prioritize the right information to lead the team forward. This person is skilled at not only providing client feedback, but also at interpreting it for the team and distilling it to the essence of what is needed and will impact the work.      

As a leader on the team, they are highly responsive, responsible and a crucial resource for capturing and delivering information that guides the team’s day-to-day workflow. They are expected to know the minutiae of a project as well as the higher level strategic role it plays.  When asked, a team member at this level has a thoughtful POV on the business, the competition, and the client’s priorities. This team member is a manager of people who is responsible for developing talent, nurturing an individual’s career, and outlining a path for growth.

To succeed in this role, they must be highly organized and able to perform multiple tasks for different teams / clients on an ongoing basis. Our ideal candidate is able to manage daily responsibilities, adaptable to project deliverable changes and actively participate in cross-functional team ideation sessions. Their understanding of the client’s needs, will help them independently troubleshoot with limited oversight and insightfully recognize opportunities with our current and potential clients. They will have experience with marketing campaigns and a desire to deliver exceptional client service.

Responsibilities:

CLIENT: Independent Client relationships

Excellent client communication that builds trust, digs for insights, and sets expectations that allow for a brand to reach its biggest possible future

• Serve as category and Client’s brand/business expert to BarkleyOKRP teams
• Fosters team member agency relationships to maximize integration and collaboration in service of the client's goals
• Proactively manages client expectations by partnering with Project Management to identify areas of risk and opportunity
• Supports the overall Client Experience that delivers external strategic documents like Annual Planning and 360 Scorecard or internal performance tied to financial forecasting, Whole Brand Assessment and Team Annual Huddles

CREATIVE: Create conditions for project-based whole brand thinking.  Protect the work

Understands the Whole Brand Spectrum and looks for opportunities where it can be applied to best support the client’s needsWork closely with Director and VP/Client Experience to create a long-term plan for Whole Brand transformation and growth through projects that build the brand.

• Contribute to the making of brave ideas by ideating with the team, bringing client insight, setting up correct expectations, aligning teams, connecting resource needs, and (pre)selling in the work
• Accountable that all elements and deliverables from BarkleyOKRP are concepted based on the aligned strategic brief of the Whole Brand that delivers against client set objectives, timing, & budget

COLLABORATION: Flawless communications, proactive team leader on key projects, financial/resource awareness

• Embraces and sets an example in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where each team member feels they can bring their best self, be respected and seen
• Independently runs large projects from inception to in-market delivery, working with cross-agency teams.  Keeps communication and roles clear.
• Identifies when to escalate any issues to senior leadership and does this in a timely manner with a problem-solving mentality 
• Keeps the team calm, focused and inspired as they work together 
• Partner to Director on all financial needs and management of invoicing, POs, estimates, etc
• Manages a direct report and guides that person in their career path and clearly identifies roles and responsibilities that set that individual up for success

Qualifications:

• Experience with media clients + digital work preferred
• 6+ years of relevant brand or agency experience
• Excellent client communication and the ability to establish a connection with senior-level client leadership 
• Self-starter with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong collaborator with the ability to lead cross-channel initiatives with a diverse range of team members and stakeholders
• Ability to run projects independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of effectively articulating both strategic recommendations and detailed tactical plans
• Ability to develop trusted relationships and partner with diverse teams and mid-senior client leads
• Demonstrated success in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and clients at once, while correctly prioritizing
• Digital experience with production experience is and preferred

Chowbus is a leading Asian restaurant technology SaaS platform, with deep roots in the North American market for years. Currently, we stand as a pioneering enterprise in the North American Asian Restaurant SaaS sector. Driven by precise market positioning and efficient product services, our business has achieved doubled growth annually, covering over 30 core states and 100 key cities across the U.S., and partnering with more than 10,000 Asian restaurants. We build tech ecosystems that help restaurants grow, serve with heart, and uplift their communities，our vision is to creat a world where culturally rooted food entrepreneurs thrive everywhere.

The Sales Manager is responsible for bringing Chowbus’ POS system to the local and regional restaurants. This role is focused on prospecting, building relationships, leading the sales cycle, and closing partnerships with prospective restaurants while promoting the Chowbus brand. By understanding our restaurants’ unique needs, this role will develop a customized technology solution that helps the restaurants’ business thrive.

What You'll Focus On

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and determine how to best position Chowbus’ restaurant technology in the market.
• Research and qualify prospects that are a good fit for Chowbus’ restaurant technology platform.
• Engage in regular outbound prospecting via cold visits, calling, email, marketing campaigns, and other avenues.
• Conduct demos and develop a solution that best meets the prospects’ needs.
• Successfully accomplish assigned KPIs and goals that include, but are not limited to, daily outreach quotas and newly onboarded partners per month.
• Manage sales activities and results using Chowbus’ CRM tool.
• Partner with regional team to ensure that the expectations set during the sales process are executed during delivery of the product/service.

What You Bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication required
• Proven collaboration and teamwork skills required
• Strong ability to sell and upsell products required
• Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments required
• Ability to learn and quickly become proficient with new technology required
• Proficient using collaborative and internal tools, or can learn them quickly required (Salesforce, Slack, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Google Apps)
• Bachelor’s degree in business or relevant field preferred
• 1 year of relevant experience highly preferred
• Are bilingual in Chinese

What We Offer

• A fair compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance and option for additional employee-paid Life Insurance
• 100% employer-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and option for additional employee-paid AD&D Insurance
• Company holidays
• Birthday off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Monthly Stipend

The salary for this role is $50,000-$80,000 plus sales commission, depending on experience.