Associate Manager, Paid Media & Search

Carson, CA (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the global digital marketing strategy across SEO, AEO, Paid Search, and YouTube, shaping performance through data-driven optimization and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Lead SEO, AEO, and paid search initiatives across Dermalogica.com and related platforms.
  • Oversee performance analysis and weekly/monthly strategy updates.
  • Coordinate with content, creative, and agency partners to execute integrated campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and support the SEO strategy for Dermalogica.com — technical, on-page, and content — identifying opportunities to improve organic rankings, site health, and non-branded visibility.
  • Build and execute an AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) strategy to grow Dermalogica's presence in AI-generated answers and AI search surfaces (Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini), including structured data, content formatting, and citation-worthy assets.
  • Develop and manage Paid Search strategy across platforms, identifying areas of improvement and implementing best practices; partner with the Paid Search agency to execute and optimize campaigns.
  • Plan, launch, and optimize YouTube campaigns across the funnel (awareness through conversion), including audience strategy, creative testing, and performance optimization.
  • Perform ongoing keyword discovery, expansion, and optimization across paid and organic, staying ahead of industry, search behavior, and competitive trends.
  • Produce detailed analysis of SEO, AEO, Paid Search, and YouTube performance, extracting key learnings to inform strategy on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
  • Partner closely with internal and external cross-functional teams (content, creative, web, and agency partners) on overlapping search and video initiatives.
  • Support creative project management between internal teams, including contributing to new creative workflow processes for search and video assets.
  • Monitor competitor activity across search, AI/answer engines, and YouTube, and assess potential impact to our strategy.
  • Manage channel budgets and the billing process across paid search and YouTube.

Requirements

  • BA/BS preferred. 1–3 years of digital marketing experience, ideally spanning SEO and paid search (SEM). Hands-on experience with organic search, video, or AI search optimization strongly preferred. Agency setting highly preferred.
  • Experience with search, video, and e-commerce platforms (Google Analytics/GA4, Google Ads, Google Search Console, YouTube, Bing; SEO / AEO tools such as Semrush and Profound a plus; FBIG and TikTok a plus).
  • Working knowledge of SEO best practices, structured data/schema, and emerging AEO/AI-search tactics.
  • Understanding of YouTube advertising and video optimization.
  • Creative mindset, in the know on beauty trends.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills; quickly identifies and works through obstacles.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Superior execution abilities; prioritizes, plans, and delivers against goals and objectives.
  • Innovative; displays original thinking, meets challenges with resourcefulness and positivity.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Apply now and become a team member for the preeminent global leader in skincare providing a competitive and comprehensive health benefits package including life/accident/disability insurance, wellness programs, paid family leave, domestic partner benefits, education/training programs, product allowances, fitness reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and a host of other great perks.
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Dermalogica

professional-grade skin care since 1986Dermalogica was founded by a skin therapist, so we know how to create custom skincare solutions that work - not just for today, but for life. We offer professional-grade skincare education, products, and services to skin therapists and customers alike.meet our founder: Jane WurwandAs the co-founder and chief visionary of Dermalogica and The International Dermal Institute post-graduate training centers, Jane Wurwand is one of the most recognized and respected authorities in professional skin therapy. Under her leadership, Dermalogica has grown to be the leading professional skincare brand, used by more than 100,000 skin therapists in more than 100 countries around the world.Order Jane's new book: https://www.dermalogica.com/pages/jane-wurwandrooted in educationOur product line grew out of a desire to provide skin therapists with best-in-class skincare products and education. We provide skills-based training for a global community of skin therapists who have one common goal: to ensure healthy skin for all. Dermalogica is the number one choice of skincare professionals worldwide.personalized skin careWe create highly customized regimens and services for every individual because we know that no two skin conditions are the same. Our products work best when they are recommended by a professional skin therapist for your unique skin. Whatever your lifestyle, background, or environment, rest assured that Dermalogica will work for you.human touchWe believe in the power of human touch, which radiates through our hands, our voice, and our intentions. It’s how we connect with people and form a unique, lasting bond.

Founded in 1986
Carson, California, USA
1.9K employees (187 in marketing)

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$75K/yr – $85K/yr

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Referral
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Social
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Associate Manager, Paid Media & Search

Dermalogica · Carson, CA · Hybrid