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You’ll manage accounts end to end: media strategy, account architecture, campaign builds, budget allocation and pacing, in-platform optimization, and performance reporting.\n Our book spans single-brand TikTok Shop launches through multi-brand, cross-channel programs optimized to GMV, ROAS, CAC and 30-day revenue. This is a hands-on, in-platform role for someone who can also translate performance into clear recommendations for clients.\nWhat You’ll Do\nMedia strategy and account setup\nRun account audits covering pixel/CAPI and event tracking, UTM taxonomy, catalog health and account structure before launch.\nBuild channel-level media plans with clear budget splits, KPIs and benchmarks tied to client business goals.\nPlan launch flighting and test-and-learn phases from launch through scale.\nTikTok Shop and GMV Max\nBuild and manage Product GMV Max and GMV Max LIVE campaigns, including hero-SKU selection, ROI targets and SKU-level budget reallocation.\nRun pre-heat, engagement and awareness campaigns flighted around LIVE sessions to drive live-room traffic.\nReport GMV Max performance on GMV, ROI, SKU and campaign efficiency, LIVE and promo results, without overstating paid vs. organic attribution.\nMeta, Google Search and YouTube\nBalance broad and Advantage+ delivery with structured audience 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