Sr. Paid Social Buyer
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icon internationalHartford (CT)
Advertising and Promotions ManagersAdvertising Agencies
SENIORITY
Manager
SALARY
$85 K - $100k per year
About the role
ICON International is hiring a Senior Paid Social Lead Buyer to lead the buying and management of client media investments across major social platforms, including Meta, Tik Tok, Reddit, Linked In, Pinterest, Snapchat and others. This is the most senior individual-contributor buying role on the Ad Platforms team — the ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in planning, buying, reporting, and analytics, is comfortable leading strategy conversations with clients, and is ready to mentor associates or junior buyers while remaining hands‑on in campaign execution. This role reports to the Paid Social Manager.
Responsibilities:
Lead the buying, planning, and management of full‑funnel, direct response, and branding campaigns across social platforms
Serve as the senior day‑to‑day buyer on assigned accounts, optimizing campaigns against performance goals and KPIs
Analyze campaign data to develop and refine strategy, scale spend, and improve performance
Develop testing structures and strategies to continually improve platform and campaign performance
Partner cross‑functionally with strategy, planning, measurement, Ad Ops, and programmatic teams to align on campaign goals and unique account needs
Mentor and provide guidance to junior buyers and associates, sharing best practices and platform expertise
Lead client meetings, confidently communicating ICON’s social tactics, strategic recommendations and performance results
Monitor key metrics and proactively adjust strategy in real time
Compile and analyze performance data, identify trends, and proactively bring recommendations to clients and internal teams
Stay ahead of the latest platform updates, trends, and best practices in social media, sharing key learnings with the broader team
Skills and Qualifications:
4–6 years of experience in paid social media, agency or client‑side
Proven track record managing and scaling paid social investment across major platforms
Strong communication skills; comfortable presenting to clients and explaining complex concepts
Highly organized with strong project management skills; able to manage multiple accounts and projects, reprioritizing as needs shift
Strong understanding of platform algorithms, optimization levers, and ad products
Advanced analytical mindset with a focus on media performance and driving results
Experience developing testing strategies and compiling client‑facing deliverables
Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members preferred
Intermediate Excel and AI tool proficiency
Must have the legal right to work in the United States
Additional Information
Company Overview:
Founded in 1986, ICON International provides clients with financial solutions built around the concept of corporate barter. We help businesses leverage their underperforming assets by trading those goods for high‑value professional products/services. It's a complex and dynamic field, driven by strategy, integrity and creativity.
This position is based in ICON’s corporate office. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, providing opportunities for growth and professional development.
The strength of our business comes from our people, our financial resources and the great relationships we’ve built with clients and other business partners. ICON brings them together to solve problems and to create innovative business opportunities. We’ve developed trading strategies that maximize asset value and improve business outcomes.
Award-Winning Culture: Celebrating 40 years and recognized as one of the 25 Best Places to Work in Connecticut and a Top Workplace in Fairfield County
Competitive Compensation:
We offer a robust base salary paired with an attractive benefits package including generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match.
ICON Disclaimer:
The salary range for this role is $85K - $100k per year. This salary represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wage the Company reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
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