Paid Search Strategist (REMOTE)

Chicago, IL (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the DTC paid search program end to end with cross‑channel alignment and data driven optimization.

  • Paid search ownership: plan, launch, test, and optimize Google Ads and Microsoft Ads with bid strategies and creative assets.
  • Omnichannel collaboration: sync paid search with social, email, and organic to smooth the customer journey.
  • Measurement and insights: report CAC, LTV, ROAS and surface growth opportunities from first and third party data.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Client Service teams to understand each client's brand, goals, and key performance metrics in the DTC space
  • Develop and execute paid search strategies that align with client objectives, including customer acquisition, revenue growth, and return on ad spend (ROAS)
  • Proactively identify growth opportunities, such as new audience segments, emerging platforms, and advanced bidding strategies
  • Align campaign strategies with broader omnichannel marketing initiatives, ensuring a seamless customer journey across paid search, social, email, and organic channels
  • Develop, launch, and manage paid search campaigns across platforms like Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
  • Implement data-driven optimizations, adjusting keyword bids, audience targeting, creative assets, and budget allocations to maximize performance
  • Utilize automation tools (e.g., Smart Bidding, Performance Max, SA360) and manual bid strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
  • Perform ongoing A/B testing on ad creatives, landing pages, and targeting to drive incremental performance improvements
  • Leverage first-party data (CDPs, CRM platforms) and third-party audience segments to refine targeting strategies for retention and acquisition
  • Prepare, compile, and present internal and external performance reports with actionable insights tailored to DTC client KPIs, such as CAC, LTV, and ROAS