media BuyerActivate Talent

Job Title: Media BuyerType: Full-time; RemoteSchedule: US time zoneIndustry: Agency/E-commerceWho We AreWe are the fastest-growing eCommerce agency in the country, working with Shopify brands of all sizes. We operate fast and expect the same from our team. Our culture is dynamic, highly collaborative, and built for ambitious operators who want to make an impact. If you are not proactive or comfortable moving quickly, this role is not the right fit.What You'll DoAs part of a senior team that has scaled 400+ eCommerce brands, you'll own paid media strategy and execution in a fully client-facing role. You will work directly with clients to build growth strategies and lead media buying across paid social and paid search. You will be buying media with your own hands - hands on keyboard.
Lead growth strategy, media planning, and pacing across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Google Ads.
Work closely with the creative team to direct asset development aligned with campaign strategy.
Execute and manage all campaign builds and daily optimizations hands-on.
Prepare client-ready reporting that highlights performance insights and actionable recommendations.
Attend and lead client calls; present strategy clearly and follow through on action items.
Collaborate with internal teams (Email/SMS, UGC, Ad Creative, Design, Dev) for holistic growth execution.
Own revenue performance and maintain strong, trust-based client relationships.
What Success Looks Like
Strong communication and alignment with your Pod Leader and internal teams.
Clear, strategic media plans that meet or exceed client expectations.
Campaigns that hit performance targets across MER, ROAS, CPA, CVR, and revenue goals.
Clear, confident communication with clients through dashboards, reporting, and calls.
Continuous optimization and testing that improves results month over month.
A professional, reliable, and expert presence with clients-they should view you as a strategic partner, not just a media buyer.
RequirementsJob Requirements
Minimum 3+ years managing paid social (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) and paid search (Google Ads) for eCommerce brands.
Must have managed at least one account spending $10k+/month and a combined career spend of $500,000+ across Meta, TikTok, and Google.
Experience working with 5+ Shopify eCommerce brands, able to speak clearly about your impact during interviews.
Proven track record in scaling DTC brands, with mastery of both acquisition and retention funnels.
Advanced knowledge of eCommerce media buying, including:
ASC / Advantage+ Shopping structures
Consolidated CBO scaling
ABO creative testing frameworks
Full-funnel retargeting and audience compression
PMAX architecture and Shopping feed optimization
Smart Bidding strategies (tROAS, tCPA, Max Conv.)
Query sculpting and performance diagnostics
Strong command of campaign structure, creative testing strategy, budget allocation, and bid optimization across all platforms.
Highly analytical with the ability to identify issues, interpret signals, and pivot strategy quickly.
Must be extremely organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple accounts, deadlines, deliverables, and communication threads simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data simply and confidently.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment that requires prioritization and rapid execution.
Proficient with:
Triple Whale
Shopify
Facebook Ads Manager
TikTok Ads Manager
Google Ads, Google Merchant Center, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Working knowledge of retention channels (Klaviyo, Attentive) and their role in LTV and blended MER.
High emotional intelligence, humility, and ambition - ready to roll up your sleeves and own results.
Activate Talent

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time