Lead, Paid Search

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive paid search and Performance Max strategies that align with broader business goals and revenue targets.
• Exercise independent judgment in campaign planning, budget forecasting, and media investment decisions to meet ROAS and customer acquisition goals.
• Lead the architecture, implementation, and optimization of paid campaigns across Google Ads (Search, PMAX, YouTube, Shopping) and Bing, ensuring best practices in structure, bidding, and creative application.
• Evaluate and interpret campaign performance data to identify strategic opportunities and formulate testing roadmaps; adjust tactics and strategy based on learnings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with analytics, CRM, and merchandising teams to interpret complex data sources and incorporate multi-touch attribution, LTV models, and audience insights into campaign strategy.
• Independently generate and present weekly and monthly reporting, inclusive of performance trends, strategic recommendations, and testing insights for leadership review.
• Partner with SEO and content leads to align paid and organic keyword strategies, influence content roadmap, and optimize user journeys across channels.
• Influence platform-level innovation and propose new initiatives to enhance media effectiveness and customer engagement.
• Stay informed on industry trends, Google Ads platform changes, and evolving best practices; proactively recommend policy or process updates accordingly.
• May be required to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, or holidays based on business needs and campaign requirements.