Lead II, Paid Search

Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

$91K/yr – $141K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize paid search programs across Google and Microsoft, leading keyword research, ad testing, bid management, and performance insights while collaborating with SEO, analytics, and creative teams to maximize impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in building, launching, and maintaining paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising to drive results.
  • Conduct ongoing keyword research, expansion, and negative keyword management to optimize traffic quality and reduce unqualified clicks.
  • Write, test, and refine ad copy and extensions to improve click-through and conversion rates.
  • Monitor campaigns daily and adjust bids, budgets, audiences, and targeting strategies to achieve efficiency goals such as cost-per-quote and policy acquisition growth.
  • Perform search query analysis to uncover new opportunities, improve targeting, and eliminate wasted spend on irrelevant terms.
  • Pull, QA, and analyze performance data to provide actionable insights and clear recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Track daily and monthly spend, ensuring campaigns remain within allocated budgets while consistently meeting key performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (SEO, analytics, creative, media) to align strategies, minimize channel cannibalization, and maximize overall marketing impact.
  • Stay up to date on Google and Microsoft Ads updates, industry regulations, and emerging search marketing trends relevant to the insurance sector.
  • Maintain clean account structures, process checklists, and testing roadmaps to ensure best practices are followed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 4+ years of experience in PPC and digital marketing
  • Mastery of SA360 and Google Ads (AdWords)
  • Performance marketing mindset to work toward goals and targets.
  • Strong analytical skills for keyword research, data analysis, and performance tracking
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaboration and reporting

Preferred

  • Familiarity with large-scale budgets
  • Agency experience, especially in insurance vertical
  • Conversion tracking setup, such as floodlight tags
  • SEO knowledge
  • Understand of performance metrics beyond clicks, such as LTV or multi-touch attribution

Benefits

  • Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
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GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) offers a variety of insurance such as vehicle, property, business, life, umbrella, travel, pet, jewelry and more. The company, which was founded in 1936, is the third-largest auto insurer in the United States and insures vehicles in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. GEICO, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, constantly strives to make lives better by protecting people against unexpected events while saving them money and providing an outstanding customer experience. Visit geico.com to learn more ▪️ Building a Diverse Workforce ▪️We are building a diverse and inclusive workforce. GEICO is dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. Our company is focused on building a diverse workforce through a culture of intentional inclusion. ▪️ Supporting Our Communities ▪️Our commitment to being an engaged and involved corporate citizen is important to us. We work with supportive partners across the country that help us provide resources for people in need. Authenticity and inclusiveness are paramount as we give back to our communities. ▪️GEICO Cares ▪️ Our employees can make a big impact by participating in company-wide social impact programs such as Giving Back Together and FastPitch. They can also volunteer with local and national organizations such as Shoes That Fit, Reading is Fundamental, and more. To learn more, visit GEICO in the Community. GEICO Has Office Locations In: Regional offices: •Buffalo, New York •Dallas, Texas •Fredericksburg, Virginia •Indianapolis, Indiana •Lakeland, Florida •Macon, Georgia •San Diego, California •Tucson, Arizona •Virginia Beach, Virginia •Woodbury, New York Service centers: •Honolulu, Hawaii •Kansas City, Kansas •Iowa City, Iowa Claims centers: •Houston, Texas •Marlton, New Jersey •Seattle, Washington Headquarters Chevy Chase, MD

Founded in 1936
Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA
31K employees (459 in marketing)

Salaries

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$91K/yr – $141K/yr

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Monthly Visitors
13.1M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.3%
Direct
62.4%
Referral
4.3%
Social
0.2%
Paid
1.7%

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Lead II, Paid Search

GEICO · Bethesda, MD · Hybrid