PayPal is hiring: Manager, Advertising Operations in Chicago

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:

The Manager, Advertising Operations team leader supports Honey / PayPal Shopping business and the operations new Advanced Offers advertising product including merchant and campaign set-up, reporting, and optimization. This leader also oversees a large force of contracted contingent workers who manage the day-to-day operations of the Honey business and the Advanced Offers business. This position will support an expanding scope and team as PayPal's Advertising business expands.

Job Description:

PayPal continues to connect shoppers with our merchant partners in rich, meaningful ways via the advertising solutions that became part of the PayPal ecosystem with the acquisition of Honey, in 2020. In late 2023, PayPal launched PayPal Ads - a new advertising platform designed to connect merchants and consumers through our PayPal app. Leveraging PayPal's long-standing relationships with millions of consumers and merchants, the PayPal Ads platform is uniquely positioned to create an advertising platform that is rooted in commerce. The platform aims to help merchants sell more effectively while enabling consumers to discover products and services they love.

PayPal is seeking a dedicated Manager, Advertising Operations team leader to join our rapidly expanding Ads business. This role is crucial in supporting our merchant partners of all sizes on the Honey and the new PayPal Ads platform. The primary responsibility is to ensure the success and satisfaction of our merchants, driving business growth, and enhancing the overall merchant experience on the platform. You will be part of building a dynamic, personalized advertising platform that uses customer insights to optimize advertising spend performance for merchants and provide compelling offers to consumers.

Key Responsibilities:

* Client Management: Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of PayPal Ads merchant partners, ensuring their needs are met and their expectations are exceeded.

* Performance Optimization: Use data-driven insights to analyze merchant performance, providing strategic recommendations to optimize their advertising campaigns.

* Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders at the Director+ level, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with PayPal Ads Sales, AdOps, Product and Marketing teams to ensure seamless execution of merchant campaigns and initiatives.

* Revenue Growth: Support merchant growth by identifying upsell opportunities and driving additional revenue through new and existing PayPal Ads capabilities.

* Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve any issues or concerns that merchants may have, ensuring a smooth and positive experience on the platform.

* Feedback Loop: Collect and relay feedback from merchants to the Product team to inform future enhancements and developments of the PayPal Ads platform.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Experience: 6+ years of experience in client management, digital advertising or payments, with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding performance targets. Experience in the affiliate advertising and affiliate network space is a plus.

* Analytical Skills: Strong ability to use data to drive decisions, with a solid understanding of business and media performance metrics.

* Communication: Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions across various levels of an organization.

* Strategic Partnerships: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term strategic partnerships, driving business growth and merchant satisfaction.

Traits We Value:

* Solution-Oriented: Ability to bring positivity and effective solutions to the table.

* Collaborative: Align with PayPal's cross-functional, collaborative culture.

* Passionate: A genuine passion for helping merchant partners achieve significant and measurable impacts on their business.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team, working with innovative products and leading brands. If you are a high-performing individual with a passion for merchant success and a proven track record in the digital advertising or payments space, we encourage you to apply

Additional Job Description:

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Subsidiary:

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* PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

$82500 to $187990

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentaccommodations@paypal.com.

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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