Search Marketing Manager at Manifest | Phoenix, AZ

Manifest

Search Marketing Manager

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead performance marketing across paid search and Meta, with analytics-driven content and cross-team collaboration.

Own daily SEM/paid social activities, bidding, testing, and KPI analysis.
Must-have: 3–5 years running performance programs in agencies focused on paid search/social.
Standout: Hybrid Phoenix office with minimum 3 days in office and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Hands-on multi-channel paid media buying, particularly paid search and paid social (primarily Meta) Programmatic buying would be a plus, as would any SEO experience.
Contribute strategic insights into content planning and recognize opportunities for new content using analytics, search behaviors, intent and trends, social listening, competitive analytics, etc.
Manage direct client communication, in partnership with account and project management, as it pertains to performance marketing programs.
Perform daily SEM/PPC/paid search related activities, including keyword analysis and management, bidding strategies, A/B testing, and KPI analysis.
Collaborate with members of the Performance Marketing discipline for media distribution strategies.
Collaborate with other internal teams, such as analytics, creative, account operations, etc., to ensure all media executions ladder to client objectives.
Draft marketing copy for text ads, landing pages and paid campaigns.
Monitor Google algorithm updates and assess the potential or known impact on Manifest clients.
Responsible for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting including performance measurement and metrics analysis and insights.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years proven track record running performance marketing programs with the focus on paid search and paid social (Meta), primarily in advertising or marketing agencies.
Expert computer proficiency: experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Data products, and keyword research tools.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate the rationale behind the methodology that goes into performance media strategy.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and ability to maintain key department metrics.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Highly organized and able to direct own activities and to promote cross-team collaboration.
Troubleshooting capabilities and a self-starter attitude.
Outspoken and willing to speak up on areas of expertise, while being articulate in technical aspects of the job.
Hybrid to our Phoenix office; minimum 3 days per week in office.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.

Preferred

Programmatic buying would be a plus
any SEO experience

Benefits

Private Company – Being a private organization allows us to move quickly so that we can deliver our best for our teams and our clients.
Flexibility – We have a hybrid work environment and a flexible PTO plan that allows teams to take time off when they need it.
Competitive Benefits and Salary – Multiple options for health plans based on your and/or your family’s needs, plus a 401(k) match and paid parental leave.

Manifest

3.9 Glassdoor

At Manifest, we drive growth by starting in the messy middle — where customer consideration widens and momentum is at greatest risk. We focus on shortening that journey to close the gap between brand and performance, turning consideration into preference and driving results that ripple throughout the full funnel.As an independent, integrated agency with roots in content, brand journalism, performance marketing, digital storytelling, creative technology, ecommerce, and consumer brand campaigns, we’ve seen enough to know that through complexity, comes certainty.

Founded in 1981

New York, New York, USA

274 employees (109 in marketing)

manifest.com

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