Paid Search Strategist

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive paid search programs for a client, owning strategy, testing, and data-driven optimization.

  • Own paid search programs from planning through optimization for a client.
  • Must-have: 3+ years in paid search with agency experience (Google AdWords/MS adCenter).
  • Standout: Strong analytics, forecasting, and KPI-driven decision making.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop a strong understanding of client’s products, competition, industry, marketing goals and objectives
  • Analyze performance data and site analytics to develop insights for use in monthly and quarterly reporting.
  • Be responsible for various size PPC budgets and ensure money is being spent effectively and as scheduled
  • Closely manage project plans, launch plans, our scope of work, and delivery timelines to ensure each team is delivering on schedule and to specification
  • Assist in paid channel testing and analyzing results to increase KPI’s
  • Be highly analytical with data and forecasting while exercising the ability to meet monthly and quarterly forecast
  • Be a problem solver; understand why KPI’s are performing where they are
  • Stay current with industry trends, best practices and discusses potential impact with team
  • Have a base knowledge of Automotive OEM guidelines & rules to implement within automotive accounts.
  • Maintain positive relationships with search engines, understand search engine services, capabilities, and requirements
  • Provide support to Finance Department for billing and search engine invoicing

Requirements

  • 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience required
  • 3+ years of experience in paid search engine marketing, agency experience preferred (Google AdWords and Microsoft adCenter)

Preferred

  • Ability to think strategically and drive solid results to grow the business
  • Experience with advanced PPC knowledge: product listing ads, dynamic search, landing page testing and optimization
  • Strong data analytics and strategy background (Google Analytics required)
  • Ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly – Excel and PowerPoint
  • Exceptional oral, written, presentation and communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an eagerness to work as a member of a team
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Stream Companies

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Stream Companies is a full service advertising agency that specializes in launching, positioning, and long term management of brands on full service contracts and a project-by-project basis. We offer strategic planning, creative development, media planning and buying, co-op contract and guidelines, and vendor contracts services. The company’s portfolio includes design, interactive, and television services. It also offers marketing and advertising services, such as graphic design, production, and web design (including flash). Stream Companies was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1997
Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA
520 employees (277 in marketing)
69% recommend to a friend
76% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
21.7%
Direct
49.3%
Referral
23.3%
Social
4.5%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~522

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
205 (39% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
4.7 years

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 7 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2019
    Private Equity

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