Performance Marketing Specialist

Mendota Heights, MN (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize paid media campaigns across search, social, and retail networks, driving client impact through strategic planning, execution, and reporting.

  • Own end-to-end campaign lifecycle across Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and retail networks.
  • Translate performance data into actionable optimization recommendations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop, launch, manage, and optimize paid advertising campaigns across Google Ads, including Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube, and Performance Max.
  • Manage paid social advertising campaigns across platforms such as Meta (Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and other emerging channels as appropriate.
  • Plan, execute, and optimize retail media advertising campaigns across platforms such as Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Criteo, Target Roundel, and other retail media networks.
  • Monitor campaign performance daily and make strategic optimizations to improve Total Advertising Cost of Sales (TACoS), cost per acquisition (CPA), click-through rate (CTR), conversion rate (CVR), and overall marketing efficiency.
  • Communicate campaign performance to clients, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (creative, analytics, and account management) to develop comprehensive strategies and execute campaigns.
  • Provide in-depth reporting on campaign performance, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Share regular reports on key performance metrics with clients, ensuring clear communication on campaign outcomes.
  • Stay up-to-date on advertising features, best practices, AI enhancements and industry trends.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or related field preferred OR equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience in Paid Advertising or digital marketing
  • Hands-on campaign management experience, strongly preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong knowledge of Amazon Advertising platforms (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, and Amazon DSP), Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager or other paid social platforms
  • Experience in data analysis and campaign optimization to improve performance.
  • Proven ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day execution of campaigns.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience using tools like Amazon Advertising Console, Amazon Attribution, Google Analytics, or other performance tracking tools is a plus.

Benefits

  • 401k with a non-elective 3% contribution from Powerplay
  • 75% of monthly insurance premiums paid for by Powerplay
  • 9 paid holidays, plus week off between Christmas and New Year’s
  • 15 days PTO upon hire
  • flexible work environment
  • cell phone reimbursement
  • frequent food trucks, when in season
  • stocked refrigerators
  • happy hours, company outings, volunteer events
  • opportunities to learn and grow in your career!

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