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Lead, Paid Search
Location
New York
Posted
17 days ago
Salary
$106K - $128K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead, Paid Search
Code3
• Define and own the overarching paid search strategy on your portfolio of accounts and deliver activation excellence across search platforms (Google, Microsoft, Yahoo!) and tactics (Brand, Non-brand, Shopping, PMAX, Demand Gen, Competitor) • Conduct keyword research, writing ad copy, optimizations and establishing bidding strategies to meet and exceed client KPIs • Leverage a solid understanding of feed management including strategy and build within platforms (e.g. Feedonomics, Shopify) in order to guide clients, managed service teams and agency team in driving shopping campaign performance • Provide both proactive and reactive performance insights and optimization recommendations leveraging robust data sets and tools. • Actively identify, test, and scale innovative approaches, automation opportunities, and emerging technologies (including AI applications) within paid search across your accounts to maintain a competitive edge • Be a collaborative partner between your peers in client partnership, creative, growth and activation teams to ensure proper execution of strategy and client stewardship • Be a storyteller: turning complex search strategies into compelling campaign recommendations • Maintain best practices on your accounts in media planning, forecasting, budgeting & setup best practices, developing learning agendas, and performance analysis • Cultivate strategic partnerships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on search and digital marketing • Provide critical perspective and stay ahead of platform updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies • Overseeing direct reports in strategy development and provide mentorship and training opportunities to assist with career growth and delivering on client expectations • Support new business initiatives and pitches by conducting platform audits, developing strategy slides and being the paid search expert within presentations
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of proven experience in developing paid search media plans, strategic presentations
- Experience contributing to new business pitches
- Ability to anticipate client requests, team and agency needs and provide proactive solutions
- Proficiency in research platforms, paid search platforms and analytics dashboards
- Certifications in digital marketing and/or paid search media strategy are a plus ( Google Analytics Certification, Microsoft Advertising Search Certification, Google Ads Search Certification, Google AI Powered Shopping Ads Certification etc.)
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as generous retirement program
- Thoughtful parental leave and return program
- Flexible Time Off, holidays, quarterly Company “Recharge” Days, and holiday closure in December
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Commitment to transparent DEIB practices
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