Paid Search Strategist Freelancer

Houston, TX (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelContract

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end client PPC lifecycle from onboarding to ongoing optimization with data-driven reviews and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Own Campaign Strategy and Performance: lead 2-4 clients within 6 months, drive strategy from onboarding through optimization using Google Ads, Google Analytics/GA Tag Manager, and call-tracking.
  • Campaign Ops and Setup: launch new client projects with conversion tracking, baseline bidding, keyword strategy and negatives, and landing page collaboration with creative teams.
  • Reporting and Stakeholder Alignment: manage monthly client reports and meetings, and coordinate with Account Managers and cross-functional teams to surface insights and next steps.

Job Description

  • Review campaign performance data daily and identify key trends across accounts.
  • Analyze CTR, conversion rates, CPC, and overall account performance using Google Ads, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Ads to inform strategic decisions.
  • Launch new client projects, including setting up conversion tracking with the data team, creating a baseline bidding strategy, target keywords and keyword negatives, and developing landing pages with the creative team.
  • Own monthly client reporting and client meetings to present results and discuss strategies, and participate in weekly or daily team updates on campaign performance and progress with collaborators and leadership.
  • By 1 month: complete onboarding, understand client operations, begin work on first project, shadow accounts from other Strategists, communicate proactively with Account Managers and cross-functional teams.
  • By 3 months: own 2-4 clients with minimal process gaps, finish shadowing, start leading strategy with review from support teammates.
  • By 6 months: offer strategic support to junior teammates, own and launch a new client build, identify strategic shifts based on performance and client goals.
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OPTIDGE INC

Boutique Internet Marketing Agency focused on helping start-ups and small and medium sized businesses find and convert customers online. Founded and led by Professor Danny Gavin, MBA.

Founded in 2010
Houston, Texas, USA
29 employees (17 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
26.1%
Direct
50.5%
Referral
5.8%
Social
16.1%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~29

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
16 (55% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1