Paid Search Manager

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expSalaried Ft

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive paid search and YouTube campaigns across multiple platforms to grow multi-brand accounts with data-driven optimization.

  • Own campaign setup, bid strategy, pacing, and optimization across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and related platforms.
  • Must-have: 3+ years of paid search in an agency or fast-paced environment.
  • Standout: Experience managing enterprise or multi-brand campaigns with measurable ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build, launch, and optimize paid search and YouTube campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Search Ads 360.
  • Manage and improve campaign performance across Search, Performance Max, Demand Gen, YouTube, Display, Local, Shopping, and App campaigns, where applicable.
  • Develop tactical paid search media plans, budget recommendations, and weekly/monthly performance reporting for assigned accounts.
  • Own campaign setup, bid strategy management, budget pacing, optimization, and quality control across multiple brands and verticals.
  • Apply best practices across keyword strategy, match types, audience targeting, remarketing, campaign settings, ad copy testing, and automation.
  • Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, and search query analysis to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
  • Partner with internal teams and clients to recommend landing page strategy and conversion rate optimization opportunities.
  • Analyze campaign and business performance data to uncover actionable insights and translate findings into optimization plans.
  • Plan and execute A/B tests across campaign variables to improve conversion volume, conversion rate, impression share, efficiency, and ROI.
  • Manage daily, weekly, and monthly pacing to ensure campaigns deliver against budget and performance goals.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of paid search experience within an advertising agency or similar fast-paced performance marketing environment.
  • Hands-on experience managing campaigns in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, with working knowledge of Search Ads 360 preferred.
  • Google Ads certification required; Microsoft Advertising certification preferred.
  • Experience managing large-budget campaigns, ideally including enterprise or multi-location clients.
  • Strong client management skills and a proven ability to build trust and communicate clearly with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Experience across a range of campaign types, including Search, Performance Max, Demand Gen, YouTube, Display, Local, Shopping, and App campaigns.
  • Working knowledge of measurement and tracking solutions, including pixels, Google Enhanced Conversions, call tracking, and offline conversion imports.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and turn performance data into actionable recommendations.
  • Strong command of Excel/Google Sheets and presentation tools including PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and execution.

Preferred

  • Microsoft Advertising certification preferred.
  • Search Ads 360 preferred.

Benefits

  • Dog-friendly offices
  • Flexible PTO
  • Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
  • Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
  • 401(k) Participation
  • Employer-paid Dental & Vision
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Tombras

Tombras is a 450+ person, full-service agency with a digital mindset. We are one of the top independent agencies in North America. We are united by our philosophy: Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results.®2023 AdAge A-List Standout 2022 ADWEEK US Agency of the Year (Finalist)2021 Fast Company World Changing IdeasClients include Orangetheory Fitness, MoonPie, BUSH's Beans, Rolls-Royce, Pernod Ricard, Frito-Lay, Zaxby's

Founded in 1946
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
475 employees (220 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.9%
Direct
52.5%
Referral
6.3%
Social
8%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~475

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
154 (32% of company)
Median Career Experience
9.5 years
Median Tenure
4.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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