Associate Director of Franchise Success

Company: Drive Social Media
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Associate Director of Franchise SuccessLocation: 159 4th Ave. N 400Remote Status: HybridJob Id: 323# of Openings: 1Who We Are---Drive Social Media is one of the fastest-growing advertising technology companies in the country. Born out of necessity to provide the best return on investment for our partners, Drive Social Media has developed a cloud-based advertising management platform to achieve better campaign results and transparency while improving advertising efficiencies to stimulate revenue growth.Drive Social Media is seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director of Franchise Success to join our fast-growing team. As a leading advertising technology company, we are dedicated to providing the best return on investment for our partners. The Associate Director will play a crucial role in leading a team of talented professionals to develop and execute innovative digital marketing strategies that drive revenue growth for our clients. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving results and a desire to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we want to hear from you.Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Account Executives, ensuring they are achieving core KPIs and developing professionally.
• Develop and execute digital marketing strategies for clients, leveraging a deep understanding of paid media channels, including paid social, YouTube, display, and paid search.
• Regularly review franchise performance and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with franchise partners at the Franchisor level to ensure alignment with brand standards and drive mutual success.
• Implement policies and procedures to improve day-to-day operations and drive efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to share best practices, key insights, and competitive intelligence.
• Understand and execute the Drive Social Media strategy and process while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Lead the team to design thought-provoking, value-packed creative campaigns that drive revenue while adhering to client standards and the Drive Social Media process.
• Participate in the hiring and training of Account Executives, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to excel in their roles.
• Manage key accounts as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications:
  • A people person with a genuine desire to drive financial growth for small to medium-sized businesses.
  • 7+ years of client-facing or consulting experience.
  • 3+ years of experience managing, training, and developing a team.
  • 5+ years of experience working with a variety of paid media channels at a leading marketing agency or in-house team.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a genuine interest in human behavior and relationship building.
  • Demonstrable experience with digital campaign planning and a solid understanding of marketing and advertising techniques.
  • Ability to think adeptly around both creative and analytics to drive ROI.
  • Strong grasp of media buying best practices.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work within a process management system.
  • Knowledge of Google Suite; working knowledge of SalesForce software is a strong advantage.
  • A true leader who is not afraid to call out team inefficiencies.
  • Curious and tenacious.
  • A desire to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry.To find out more about us, check out our Culture Insight Video: Benefits:
    • Eligible for full health, dental, vision benefits within the first 90 days of employment.
    • Drive Social Media pays 100% of premiums for STD, LTD, and Life Insurance.
    • 401k with up to a four percent match after your first full year at Drive Social Media.
    • Agile and fast-paced environment.
    • Our office is located at 159 4th Ave. N400, Nashville, with easy access to public transportation and nearby paid parking options. We're happy to help you find the best fit for your commute.Office Locations:
      • Saint Louis's office is outfitted with a hidden speakeasy (let's see if you can find it).
      • Miami has a gorgeous view in the heart of Brickell.
      • Atlanta office was recently built in January of 2021 in Midtown.
      • Nashville's spacious office is 2 blocks from Broadway & Assembly Hall.
      • Tampa's office overlooks the Gulf from the heart of the Westshore Business District.Drive Social Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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