VP, Head of Paid Media

Denver, CO (Hybrid)

$240K/yr – $280K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end paid acquisition at scale and build an in-house performance marketing capability.

  • Lead multi-channel expansion and testing to optimize lead gen and funnel efficiency
  • Must-have: 15+ years in performance marketing with lead-gen focus

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end paid acquisition strategy and execution across all biddable and partner channels.
  • Responsible for scaling lead generation across multiple verticals, balancing volume, quality, and downstream conversion
  • Ownership of building a portfolio-based approach to channel investment, dynamically shifting capital across channels to arrive at the optimal outcome
  • Drive growth by expanding and optimizing key performance marketing channels, including: SEM (core growth driver); Paid Social; Programmatic / Display; Affiliate / Partner / Aggregator channels
  • Experience driving a high-velocity testing culture
  • Responsible for partnering with cross functional teams to improve funnel efficiency and prioritize work that will create continuous improvements for the marketing team.
  • Build and lead a high-performing, in-house performance marketing team, with no reliance on external agencies.

Requirements

  • 15+ years in performance marketing with a strong lead generation focus
  • Experience managing large-scale paid media budgets
  • Deep expertise across multiple channels: SEM; Paid Social; Programmatic; Affiliate / Partner ecosystems
  • Proven ability to drive profitable growth at scale
  • Strong analytical mindset with ability to make rapid, data-driven decisions
  • Experience operating in: Marketplace businesses; Financial services / high-consideration categories (strong plus)
  • Hands-on operator with experience running campaigns, not just managing teams or agencies
  • Track record of building and developing high-performing teams
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Founded in 1996
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
1.4K employees (141 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
55% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$6.4M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.6%
Direct
44.8%
Referral
6.5%
Social
2%
Paid
2.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
128 (9% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
5.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$650M
Last Raise
$475M
Post IPO Debt, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $475M
  • Mar 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $175M

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