Paid Search Manager

Cottonwood Heights, UT (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive paid search across Google and Microsoft Ads to optimize ROAS and CAC for a multi-brand portfolio.

  • Own end-to-end paid search programs across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads to maximize ROAS.
  • Must-have: 4+ years in performance marketing with deep Google Ads expertise.
  • Standout: Experience scaling seven-figure monthly budgets and leading testing roadmaps.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage all Google Ads and Microsoft Ads programs (Search, Performance Max, Shopping)
  • Lead keyword and query strategy, audience segmentation, bidding strategies, and negative structures to maintain clean, performant accounts
  • Manage and optimize monthly budgets, identifying opportunities to reallocate spend
  • Drive continuous testing and optimization to hit or exceed ROAS, CAC, and LTV targets while protecting margin and prioritizing incrementality
  • Build and maintain dashboards, pacing models, and reporting that track performance against KPIs, forecast outcomes, and guide budget allocation decisions
  • Monitor competitive dynamics and market trends, leveraging third-party tools and auction insights to inform strategy and defend/expand share efficiently
  • Stay ahead of platform changes, AI/automation advancements, and industry best practices in Google and Microsoft Ads, and proactively recommend tests rooted in incremental impact

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in performance marketing, with deep expertise in paid search and Google Ads
  • Proven track record managing and scaling high-budget search programs (ideally seven-figure monthly spend) while improving ROAS and lowering CAC
  • Advanced knowledge of Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, including campaign structure, bidding strategies (manual and automated), audience strategies, and attribution models
  • Ability to leverage AI-driven tools and automation to streamline daily tasks and reporting, demonstrating an AI-forward mindset and eagerness to adopt new technologies that enhance efficiency
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and translate them into clear strategic decisions; advanced proficiency in Excel/Sheets and experience with BI/reporting tools
  • Demonstrated ability to build testing roadmaps, define hypotheses, and measure impact using clean, repeatable frameworks
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate performance insights, tradeoffs, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

  • Familiarity with experimentation frameworks, incrementality testing, and advanced attribution approaches (e.g., geo tests, holdouts, MMM inputs)
  • Understanding of landing page optimization and conversion rate optimization best practices, and how to partner with product and UX teams to improve on-site efficiency
  • Experience collaborating with creative teams on ad concepts, messaging frameworks, and asset testing tailored to performance goals
  • Interest in outdoor, ski, bike, or lifestyle categories is a plus (but not required)

Benefits

  • Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators
  • AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry
  • Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands
  • Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies
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CSC Generation

We are CSC Generation. We acquire and transform retailers into high performing, digital first consumer-centric businesses. As of May 2023, we have nine brands that are part of the CSC family. We expect to keep growing and adding more companies to our portfolio. Often, our retailers have a strong brand recognition and customer following but have run into financial difficulties. Our mission is to transform them into high performing, digital first, consumer centric businesses. We stand out from the rest of the retail industry with our strong marketing intelligence, supply chain and distribution channels, outstanding customer support and experience in brick-and-mortar stores, online and catalog sales.

Founded in 2016
Chicago, IL, US
262 employees (20 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.5%
Direct
44.1%
Referral
7.5%
Social
7.6%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~298

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
17 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
4.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Series E, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2024
    Series E
  • Oct 2021
    Series D
  • Jan 2019
    Series Unknown

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