Paid Search Lead

Calabasas, CA (On-site)

$80K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own paid search across Google and Bing with strategy, budget control, and testing roadmaps aimed at ROAS and CAC targets, while collaborating with analytics, CRM, and merchandising to weave attribution and LTV insights into campaigns.

  • Paid Search Ownership: Build and optimize cross-channel campaigns (Search, PMAX, YouTube, Shopping) to hit revenue and efficiency goals.
  • Performance Roadmapping: Plan testing, bidding, and budget decisions based on data learnings and strategic opportunities.
  • Cross-Functional Integration: Align with analytics/CRM/merch to apply multi-touch attribution and audience insights to media plans.

Job Description

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.
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Founded in 2002
Calabasas, California, USA
696 employees (59 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
479.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$130.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.8%
Direct
50.6%
Referral
8.7%
Social
1.1%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~696

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
33 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
16.5 years
Median Tenure
3.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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