Digital Paid Social Specialist
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full Time
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full Time
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Are you looking for a new opportunity in social? Castle Automotive Group is a multi-rooftop automotive group that also runs e-commerce operations (parts, accessories, etc.). We’re looking for a hybrid paid social / analytics pro who lives in the data but also isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty managing campaigns.
As a Digital Paid Social Specialist, you will own paid social campaigns from end to end: strategy, setup, optimization, reporting, and scaling. You will dig into the numbers, test new ideas, and work cross-functionally with creative, SEO, and operations teams. Your domain will be automotive and e-commerce — you’ll already know the levers, metrics, and pitfalls in both verticals.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and execute paid social media campaigns (Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, LinkedIn where relevant)
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Build audience targeting strategies (lookalikes, interest, custom, retargeting)
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Monitor and optimize campaigns: budget pacing, bid strategy, creatives, placement shifts
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Run A/B tests on ad creative, audience, copy, and formats
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Build dashboards and reports (Looker Studio, Power BI, Data Studio) to track KPIs (ROAS, CAC, CTR, CPL, etc.)
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Analyze channel performance and translate into actionable insights
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Coordinate with creative team for ad development and iteration
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Stay on top of trends in automotive, e-commerce, and paid social (platform algorithm changes, new ad formats)
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Work closely with leadership to forecast budgets, allocate spend, and plan scaling
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Oversee compliance, ad policy, and campaign QA
Required Qualifications
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3+ years experience managing paid social campaigns
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Proven track record in automotive and e-commerce verticals
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Deep familiarity with Meta Ads Manager and other social ad platforms
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Strong analytical skills, comfortable with spreadsheets, data tools, and dashboards
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Experience with A/B testing and experimentation frameworks
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Excellent communication skills — you’ll be reporting to leadership and interfacing with creative/operations
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Ability to multitask, pivot quickly, and manage multiple campaigns concurrently
Nice-to-Haves
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Experience with SKAGs, campaign structure best practices
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Exposure to programmatic or display advertising
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Familiarity with first-party data, audience platforms, CDPs
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SQL or ability to work with data engineers
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Experience with automotive inventory feeds, DMS integrations, or dealership digital marketing
What We Offer
- 401(K) with employer match
- Major medical, dental (50% employee paid premiums)
- Vision
- Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, and more)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee vehicle purchase discounts
- Career advancement opportunities
- Fun work environment
Digital Paid Social Specialist: $70,000 - $85,000 per year
Compensation will be based on performance and experience; pay ranges may vary from displayed amounts
We are looking for qualified, quality people who are ready to start their career within our family. We are a drug free, EEOC, and Affirmative Action Employer. To learn more about us visit: https://jointeamcastle.com/
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