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Associate Vice President, Paid Search

Performance MarketingPerformance MarketingFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2007H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Michigan

Posted

21 days ago

Salary

$140K - $160K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Bachelor Degree12 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Associate Vice President, Paid Search

Zeta Global

• Define and evolve Paid Search strategy for Higher Education clients, aligned to enrollment cycles, program mix, and institutional goals • Translate industry trends (e.g., seasonality, program demand, attribution challenges) into scalable, actionable frameworks • Establish POVs on bidding strategies, funnel optimization, and audience targeting specific to EDU • Serve as executive sponsor across key EDU client relationships, guiding long-term strategy and investment decisions • Oversee performance across portfolio, ensuring delivery against KPIs such as CPL, enrollment volume, and efficiency targets • Identify and unlock growth opportunities including new channels, budget expansion, and testing roadmaps • Lead QBRs and executive presentations with a focus on business outcomes and forward-looking strategy • Lead, mentor, and develop a Search team, ensuring strong performance management and career growth • Define team structure, resourcing models, and capacity planning to support current and future business needs • Elevate team capabilities in platform innovation • Ensure best-in-class execution across campaigns, including account structure, budget pacing, and optimization strategies • Implement standardized frameworks for testing, reporting, and performance analysis across accounts • Partner with analytics to refine attribution approaches and measurement strategies, particularly for long consideration cycles • Drive consistency and rigor in how insights are translated into action and client impact • Partner with analytics and ops teams to improve reporting, automation, and scalability • Monitor industry trends, platform changes, and competitive landscape • Deliver clear, data-driven performance reports and insights to clients, diving into the 'why' behind the data • Recommend testing strategies, budget allocation shifts, and bid strategy adjustments based on performance trends • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of reporting.

Job Requirements

  • 12+ years of relevant paid search experience
  • Deep expertise in lead generation and performance marketing, ideally within Higher Education or similar verticals
  • Proven ability to manage and grow multimillion-dollar budgets across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
  • Strong track record of driving measurable business outcomes and client growth
  • Exceptional client communication and executive presence
  • Experience building and scaling teams, including talent development and organizational design
  • Advanced analytical mindset, with the ability to translate complex data into clear strategic direction.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employee Equity
  • Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance And more!!

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