Senior Pivot / Social Media Ads Specialist

  • Híbrido (4460-271, PORTO, Porto, Portugal)

Híbrido (4460-271, PORTO, Porto, Portugal)

Who we are

Wise Pirates is a marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow through innovative digital projects with minimal risk. We prioritize results and use agile, low-risk prototyping to meet clients' goals, such as leads, conversions, and sales. Our approach includes tech innovations and a focus on sustainable, long-term business growth.

We are a Digital, Tech, and AI Business partner operating from Portugal to over 80 countries worldwide. We're positioning ourselves as one of the independent Martech leaders in the South European markets. With a team of over 120 people, Wise Pirates ambitions to evolve to an AI-first marketing ecosystem where people and AI work as partners.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Pivot / Social Media Ads Specialist to join our Paid Media team. This role is designed for a strategic expert who can navigate the complexities of social advertising while maintaining a "Pivot" mindset—remaining agile, data-driven, and ready to shift strategies to maximize ROI.

The role demands deep technical knowledge of ad platforms, a sharp analytical eye, and the ability to bridge the gap between creative storytelling and hard performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities

  • The "Pivot" Mindset: Constantly monitor real-time data to adapt strategies, budget allocations, and creative directions to ensure peak & resilient performance.

  • Strategize & Execute: Build, manage, and optimize large-scale paid social campaigns (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, etc.) aligned with client business goals.

  • Full-Funnel Management: Design comprehensive full-funnel strategies, from brand awareness to conversion and retention.

  • Social Commerce: Lead the strategy and execution of Social Commerce initiatives (TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping, and Pinterest Catalogs) to drive direct-to-consumer revenue.

  • AI Acceleration: Define the workflow for AI-augmented creative testing; use generative tools and workflows to rapidly iterate on ad hooks and visual assets. Design Agentic opportunities for the technical team to fast-implement disruptive solutions for clients.

  • Data & Attribution: Work with data from multiple sources (Pixel, CAPI, GA4, CRM) to drive advanced audience segmentation and attribution modeling.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with Creative, Data, and Tech teams to ensure ad assets are optimized and tracking is flawless.

What we're looking for

Tech Skills:

  • Minimum 4–5 years of hands-on experience in Paid Social Media.

  • Expert-level knowledge of Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, and LinkedIn Campaign Manager.

  • Deep understanding of tracking setups (GTM, CAPI, SDKs) and attribution.

  • Knowledge of Feed Management tools (Channable, Feedonomics) and Data Visualization (Looker Studio).

  • Knowledge in Agentic Tools and Workflows (Nice to have).

Management Skills:

  • Project Coordination: Capable of coordinating a group of marketers working for specific projects and clients.

  • Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to handle multiple high-budget accounts and complex stakeholders simultaneously.

  • Strategic Planning: Ability to translate business goals into scalable media plans.

Behavioural Skills:

  • Pivot Mindset: Extreme agility and resilience to shift strategies based on real-time data.

  • Analytical Prowess: Strategic mindset that looks beyond numbers to find actionable business insights.

  • Straightforward, but kind;

  • Drive: capable to take decisions and drive initiatives;

  • Collaborative Spirit: Proactive in working across multi-disciplinary teams.

  • Fluency in English and Portuguese (Spanish is a plus).

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary: Salary conditions that reflect your seniority and impact.

  • Flexible Work: A Hybrid Work Model designed for balance.

  • Elite Tech Access: Fast access to advanced AI tools and hardware.

  • Rest & Resilience: Up to 30 vacation days for resilient and top performers.

  • Global Projects: Opportunity to work with top-tier national and international brands.

  • Growth Mindset: Real career growth, continuous learning, and access to certifications/bootcamps.

  • Family First: Enhanced Parental Leave (12 months as a company target).

  • Pirate Life: A collaborative culture with "Pirate Crew Socials" and unforgettable team moments.