Associate Manager, Paid Search

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize paid search to deliver profitable revenue while hitting ROAS targets, combining disciplined testing with cross-functional collaboration on product launches and roadmaps.

  • Discipline in testing and optimization: bidding strategies, audience segmentation, ad copy, and landing page experiments.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: work with Creative, Ecomm, Influencer, and Paid Social to share insights and shape testing roadmaps.
  • Measurement and forecasting: budgets, reporting, and actionable insights to steer campaigns and inform GTM plans.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • own the day-to-day execution, optimization, and reporting of our paid search programs to maximize profitable revenue at or above target ROAS thresholds.
  • focus on disciplined testing, smart automation, and granular optimization to ensure every dollar of spend drives incremental, measurable value.
  • Lead testing methodologies for search and shopping campaigns, including bidding strategies, audience segmentation, ad copy, and landing page experiments
  • Drive results to achieve key performance KPIs, including return on ad spend (ROAS), while continuously optimizing campaigns
  • Oversee Google ads budget allocation and forecasting to ensure efficient use of resources and alignment with overall business goals
  • Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate campaign results, insights, and recommendations
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams such as Creative, Ecomm, Influencer, and Paid Social to drive best practices, identify testing opportunities and develop roadmaps
  • Partner with strategic cross-functional teams to support GTM plans for upcoming product launches
  • Stay updated with the latest trends, algorithm changes, and best practices in search marketing to ensure our strategies remain competitive and effective

Requirements

  • 3+ years of search marketing experience with a proven track record of managing successful campaigns and driving measurable results
  • Proficiency in Google and Bing ads platform
  • Proven expertise with Google/Bing Merchant Center
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written, non-verbal, intuitive, psychic et al)
  • Strong understanding of search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and best practices
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and draw actionable insights
  • Creative problem-solver with a proactive and results-driven mindset
  • Organized with exceptional time management skills
  • Must be willing to fall in love with our products, meditate with our team and have fun while we work!
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Founded in 1996
Los Angeles, California, USA
143 employees (35 in marketing)
76% recommend to a friend
79% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
330.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$326.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.3%
Direct
59.9%
Referral
5.3%
Social
4.5%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~143

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
27 (19% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
3.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 6 months ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2025
    Private Equity
  • Jun 2021
    Series Unknown

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