Performance Marketing Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $110K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize paid search and social campaigns across major platforms while guiding keyword strategy, SEO alignment, and client reporting.

  • Define and lead paid search and social programs across Google, Bing, and Meta with expansion potential
  • Bridge PPC results with SEO insights and client-focused storytelling

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, build, and manage paid search and paid social campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft (Bing) Ads, and Meta Ads , with additional platforms (LinkedIn, TikTok, Amazon Ads, etc.) a plus
  • Conduct in-depth keyword research to inform both paid campaigns and organic content strategy
  • Perform technical SEO audits (site architecture, crawlability, indexation, page speed, structured data) and on-page optimization (titles, meta descriptions, content, internal linking)
  • Monitor and experiment with emerging AEO/GEO tactics to keep clients visible as search evolves
  • Analyze performance data across platforms and translate it into clear, actionable reports for clients and internal stakeholders
  • Manage budgets, bids, and optimizations to hit defined client KPIs (CPA, ROAS, traffic, rankings, conversions)
  • Partner directly with clients on strategy calls, presenting results and recommendations backed by data
  • Collaborate with account teams to ensure SEO and PPC strategies align with broader marketing goals
  • Stay current on platform updates, algorithm changes, and industry best practices
  • Provide reporting and analysis for ongoing client relationships across SEO & PPC initiatives

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience managing paid search and paid social campaigns, ideally in an agency environment
  • Proven, hands-on experience with Google Ads, Microsoft/Bing Ads, and Meta Ads as core platforms
  • Experience with additional platforms (LinkedIn Ads, TikTok Ads, Amazon Ads, Pinterest, etc.) is a plus
  • Strong command of keyword research tools and methodology (Semrush, Ahrefs, Google Keyword Planner)
  • Solid understanding of technical SEO and on-page SEO fundamentals
  • Genuine interest in AI's role in search and marketing, with some exposure to AEO/GEO concepts or early experimentation
  • Comfort working in analytics platforms (GA4, GSC, Looker Studio, or similar) and turning raw data into a compelling narrative
  • Excellent communication skills; you'll explain complex data to clients in plain language
  • Experience working directly with clients or supporting client-facing teams in an agency or in-house environment
  • Highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple accounts at once

Preferred

  • Google Ads and/or Microsoft Ads certifications
  • Experience with marketing automation or CRM platforms (we live in HubSpot)
  • Familiarity with schema markup and structured data implementation
  • Background in reporting/dashboard tools (Looker Studio, Databox, Tableau)

Benefits

  • Health benefits, medical, dental and vision are available
  • 14 days of PTO to start, and 12 paid federal holidays
  • IRA with employer match at 3%
  • Remote/hybrid flexibility - most of our team only comes into the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Professional development support: certifications, conferences, and training
  • Best-in-class tool stack so you're never fighting your software to do great work
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Vendilli

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Vendilli Digital Group is a Veteran-owned, Pittsburgh-based digital marketing agency focused on providing our clients with exceptional service, and creative marketing strategies since 2011. Our team consists of experts spanning a variety of disciplines including; design, web development, search engine optimization, digital advertising, sales operations and enablement, marketing automation, and so much more. If you’re looking for an agency partner who understands how to provide measurable results by leveraging industry-leading technologies and strategies, you’ve come to the right place.

Founded in 2007
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
14 employees (6 in marketing)
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Performance Marketing Specialist

Vendilli · Pittsburgh, PA · Hybrid