Associate Search Manager - Paid Search

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Google Ads campaigns, including Performance Max and emerging campaign types.
• Monitor budgets, pacing, bids, keywords, conversion performance, and campaign quality.
• Analyze results using Google Ads reporting and Excel; translate trends into actionable recommendations.
• Identify and propose testing ideas and optimization opportunities without waiting for direction.
• Partner with Account Directors and colleagues to align search execution with client objectives.
• Participate in client calls and clearly explain paid search performance, recommendations, and results.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate, timely campaign execution.

Requirements

• Hands-on Google Ads experience with the ability to manage and optimize campaigns.
• Familiarity with Performance Max and current Google Ads capabilities, including AI Max.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with examples of data-driven optimization.
• A proactive approach: you notice opportunities, propose tests, and follow through.
• Clear communication and comfort contributing paid search insights on client calls.
• Agency experience preferred, particularly in an environment supporting multiple accounts.
• Experience with Microsoft Advertising, Search Ads 360, or complementary digital marketing channels is valued.

Preferred

• We value demonstrated paid-search expertise, initiative, analytical thinking, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to campaign performance and client results.

Benefits

• Fully remote team with Eastern Time business hours.
• Collaborative, low-ego independent agency environment.
• Meaningful ownership of paid search execution with access to experienced account leaders.
• Opportunities to strengthen technical skills and contribute to client strategy.