Lead, Paid Search

USA (On-site)

$106K/yr – $128K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own paid search strategy across multiple platforms, turning data into actionable, scalable playbooks while guiding client partnerships and cross-functional teams.

  • Lead cross-channel paid search strategy for Brand, Non-brand, Shopping and PMAX with a focus on meeting client KPIs.
  • Translate complex search plans into clear, compelling campaign recommendations and storytelling for stakeholders.
  • Advance automation and AI opportunities to maintain a competitive edge and drive performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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
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Code3

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Code3 (formerly SocialCode) is a performance marketing partner working at the intersection of media, creative, and commerce, to help brands succeed faster. With more than a decade of experience, Code3 manages digital advertising for disruptor and global brands, across the world’s most powerful platforms including Amazon, Facebook, Google, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging channels like Voice and OTT.

Founded in 2009
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
189 employees (45 in marketing)
51% recommend to a friend
41% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
12.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$19.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36.2%
Direct
47.3%
Referral
8.3%
Social
6.6%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~189

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
35 (19% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5