Paid Search Manager

Mattoon, IL (On-site)

$73K/yr – $78K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the paid advertising channel strategy and execution across Google, Meta, CTV/OTT/ZTV, and other platforms, translating marketing objectives into platform plans, leading testing and optimization, and guiding cross-functional collaboration to improve ROAS.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute channel-level strategies across Google Ads, Meta Ads, CTV/OTT/ZTV, and other paid advertising platforms.
  • Translate overarching marketing objectives and campaign direction into platform-specific strategies, campaign structures, audience plans, and execution priorities.
  • Make strategic adjustments within assigned advertising mediums based on performance trends, audience behavior, platform developments, and testing results.
  • Oversee campaign targeting, bidding strategies, placements, keyword management, creative testing, and conversion optimization.
  • Identify opportunities to improve platform performance, test new advertising capabilities, and refine channel tactics.
  • Establish best practices, workflows, and quality standards for campaign execution and optimization.
  • Oversee development, launch, monitoring, and optimization of paid advertising campaigns.
  • Evaluate campaign performance against established objectives and recommend adjustments to improve traffic quality, conversions, customer acquisition efficiency, and return on advertising spend.
  • Lead testing initiatives across audiences, creative assets, ad formats, bidding strategies, and landing pages.
  • Ensure campaigns align with approved messaging, promotional priorities, brand requirements, and established marketing direction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field.
  • 6+ years of hands-on paid search management experience.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Experience overseeing budgets and performance reporting.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Robust experience with Google, Meta, OpenAI, and other digital advertising platforms.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Comfortable navigating computer systems and software to assist customers or manage activities.
  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Associate discounts
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Training and professional development
  • A collaborative, team-focused work environment
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Rural King

Founded in 1960, Rural King is a family-owned retailer offering a diverse range of products to support those living the rural lifestyle. As of 2023, we operate 134 stores across 13 states in addition to two primary distribution centers. We welcome everyone with a friendly smile and a free bag of popcorn! While our business continues to grow, we are committed to supporting each community we serve as a dependable pillar that goes beyond just our storefronts by supporting local events and groups that align with our values. Our team is comprised of over 9,000 associates that are dedicated to providing quality products at great prices with an extraordinary customer experience no matter how customers interact with the brand. Our associates are our greatest asset and are empowered to take care of their business and their customer. At Rural King, we value teamwork, integrity and continuous improvement. Anyone with the right attitude and initiative has the opportunity for success and advancement. Our people make the difference!

Founded in 1960
USA
4.1K employees (59 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$73K/yr – $78K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($75K) is 12% below the median base salary for Paid Search Manager roles in the United States ($85K).

Paid Search Manager median pay in the United States

$85K/yr

Most pay falls between $79K and $105K. Based on 46 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
36 (1% of company)
Median Tenure
3.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.1M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.7%
Direct
50.3%
Referral
3.3%
Social
0.6%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.1K
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Paid Search Manager

Rural King · Mattoon, IL · On-site