Director of Google Ads

Duluth, GA (On-site)

$90K/yr – $100K/yrDirector/Executive3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the Google Ads performance across the full client portfolio, lead a team of specialists, and standardize tracking and QA to ensure clean conversion data and scalable growth.

  • Own the Google Ads performance across the full client portfolio and drive budget decisions.
  • Build and maintain SOPs for setup, optimization, reporting, QA, and train the team on GTM, CallRail, and conversion tracking.
  • Collaborate with sales on onboarding and set realistic performance expectations while ensuring accurate attribution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the Google Ads department's performance outcomes across the full client portfolio
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the LSA Manager and any Google Ads specialists on the team
  • Build and maintain SOPs for campaign setup, optimization, reporting, and QA
  • Collaborate with sales on new client onboarding and set realistic performance expectations
  • Set campaign strategy across client accounts — search, LSA, and any emerging Google ad formats
  • Conduct regular account audits and ensure campaigns are structured for maximum performance
  • Own budget allocation recommendations and monthly performance reviews with internal stakeholders
  • Stay ahead of Google Ads platform changes and translate them into actionable updates for the team
  • Build, audit, and maintain conversion tracking across Google Ads and CallRail for the full client portfolio
  • Set up and manage Google Tag Manager (GTM) containers — including tags, triggers, and variables — for accurate call and form conversion tracking
  • Ensure CallRail number pools, call flows, and Google Ads integrations are correctly configured and firing
  • Troubleshoot tracking discrepancies, broken tags, and attribution issues across accounts
  • Establish a QA process so every new account launches with verified, tested tracking from day one
  • Train the team on conversion tracking fundamentals, GTM best practices, and CallRail configuration so they can identify and flag issues independently
  • Develop and deliver internal training on Google Ads, conversion tracking, GTM, and CallRail
  • Build a training library — SOPs, video walkthroughs, and QA checklists — that new hires can onboarding from

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of hands-on Google Ads management experience, preferably in an agency setting
  • Expert-level knowledge of Google Tag Manager — containers, tags, triggers, variables, previewing, and debugging
  • Deep experience with CallRail — number pools, tracking sources, Google Ads integration, and call attribution
  • Proven ability to build and audit conversion tracking setups from scratch and diagnose attribution issues
  • Strong enough technical knowledge to train others, write documentation, and QA their work
  • Experience managing a team or mentoring junior media buyers
  • Google Ads Search Certification required; Google Analytics and/or Tag Manager certifications a strong plus
  • Experience in auto repair, home services, or local lead generation is a strong plus
  • Comfortable presenting performance data and tracking setups to internal leadership
  • Google Ads (Search + LSA)
  • Google Tag Manager
  • CallRail
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Google Business Profile Manager

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
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