Manager, SEM

Boston, MA (Remote)

$70K/yr – $90K/yrManager4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive SEM strategy and paid search execution across Google Ads to meet business goals.

  • Own SEM strategy across Google Ads and other search platforms.
  • Must-have: 4+ years of SEM / paid search experience.
  • Standout: Agency experience and ability to mentor or manage teammates.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead SEM strategy across Google Ads and other search platforms
  • Oversee campaign structure, scaling strategies, and ongoing optimization
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and performance against KPIs such as CPA, ROAS, and revenue
  • Translate business goals into measurable paid search strategies and execution plans
  • Lead testing roadmaps including bidding strategies, audience targeting, and creative
  • Analyze performance data and deliver insights to stakeholders and clients
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with strategy, analytics, and creative teams
  • Ensure accurate tracking, attribution, and data integrity across campaigns
  • Mentor and support junior team members

Requirements

  • 4+ years of SEM / paid search experience
  • Proven ability to manage and scale high-performing campaigns
  • Deep expertise in Google Ads, including bidding strategies and optimization techniques
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
  • Experience managing budgets and forecasting performance
  • Ability to communicate performance insights clearly to stakeholders
  • Experience in an agency environment
  • Experience mentoring or managing team members
  • Familiarity with CRM and marketing automation platforms
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Marketbridge

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Marketbridge is the Go-to-Market® growth firm. Part strategic consultancy, part top-ranked agency, we help Marketing and Sales leaders align and win in complex markets globally—with zero signal loss from GTM strategy through in-market execution.Marketing and Sales leaders call on us to help them grow faster and more profitably. We empower our clients to transform how they go to market, understand what’s working and what’s not, optimize their martech and help their brand stand out in the market.We draw on an integrated team of 300+ consultants, data scientists, technologists, marketers, creatives and communications experts to identify the fastest path to impact, make data-driven recommendations and do great work that resonates with audiences.Marketbridge supports Fortune 50 companies through venture-backed, high-growth brands in technology, financial services, healthcare, industrial, and consumer markets, including Microsoft, Guidehouse, HealthEdge, Chevron and Bose.🥇 #1 Brand US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🥇 #1 Demand US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🥈 #2 Fastest-Growing US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🥈 #2 Ranked US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🏆 7x ANA B2 Awards Winner 2025🏆 9x Communicator Awards Winner 2025🏆 3x Elevation Awards Winner 2025🏆 11x TITAN Business Awards Winner 2024🏆 5x MUSE Creative Awards Winner 2024🏆 Washington Post 2024 Top Workplace🏆 Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work🏆 Clutch 2024 Top Advertising & Marketing Agency🏆 Global ACE 2024 Award Winner🏆 CIPR Excellence 2024 Award Winner

Founded in 2000
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
325 employees (98 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$66.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.9%
Direct
45.9%
Referral
8.2%
Social
13.5%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~325

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
79 (24% of company)
Median Career Experience
14 years
Median Tenure
4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Total Funding
$8M
Last Raise
$3M
Private Equity, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2023
    Private Equity
  • Sep 2013
    Debt Financing • $3M
  • Jan 2000
    Seed • $5M