Project Manager -Paid Search

Framingham, MA (Unknown)

$75K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level2+ years exp

Posted 7 days ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize paid search programs across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising, driving growth through structured campaigns, data driven bidding, and cross functional collaboration.

  • Lead campaign setup and testing efforts to ensure accurate implementation and scalable growth.
  • Monitor and optimize key metrics such as CTR, CPC, CPA, and ROAS to meet targets.
  • Collaborate with product and merchandising teams to improve feeds and shopping performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the setup, launch, and ongoing management of paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
  • Build and maintain campaign structures, including campaigns, ad groups, keywords, and extensions aligned with best practices and business priorities.
  • Manage day-to-day account operations, including bid adjustments, keyword optimization, and budget pacing.
  • Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure campaigns, promotions, and offers are accurately implemented.
  • Set up and manage promotional offers aligned with merchandising and pricing strategies.
  • Monitor campaign performance and optimize toward key performance indicators including CTR, CPC, CPA, conversion rate, and ROAS.
  • Conduct keyword research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance product feeds and improve the performance of product-based search campaigns.
  • Support testing initiatives across ad copy, audience targeting, bidding strategies, and landing page experiences.
  • Analyze performance data and develop recurring reports that highlight results, trends, and optimization opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in an analytics-heavy role, including marketing, analytics, finance, or economics.
  • Demonstrated experience optimizing campaigns against key performance metrics such as CTR, CPC, CPA, and ROAS.
  • Familiarity managing paid search campaigns across Google Ads, Bing, and other search platforms.
  • Experience with keyword research, bid management, and campaign structure development.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and charts/graphs.
  • Experience with marketing technologies and platforms such as Google Ads, Google Merchant Center, Adobe Analytics, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns and competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Preferred

  • Paid media experience.
  • Google Ads Certification and/or Microsoft Advertising Certification.
  • Experience with product feed management and shopping campaigns, including Google Merchant Center.
  • Familiarity with bid automation tools or scripts.
  • Experience working in retail, eCommerce, or high-volume transactional environments.
  • Exposure to campaign testing methodologies and optimization strategies.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
  • The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, business considerations, geography, and internal equity.
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Staples

For nearly 40 years, Staples has been a trusted leader in delivering end-to-end workplace solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of products, strategic solutions, and services including print and marketing, shipping, technology, and travel. Its specialized assortment includes high-quality office supplies, janitorial products, technology, furniture, and breakroom essentials, all supported by best-in-class supply chain capabilities and a dedicated team of experts committed to making the workday easier. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, Staples operates throughout North America via direct B2B sales, e-commerce, and more than 900 retail stores. To learn more, visit your local U.S. Staples store, download the Staples app, explore Staples.com or StaplesBusiness.com, or follow @Staples on social media.

Founded in 1986
Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
32K employees (2,908 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$75K/yr – $100K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($88K) is in line with 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 $80K and $106K. Based on 40 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,686 (5% of company)
Median Tenure
5.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Total Funding
$7M
Last Raise
$7M
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2024
    Grant • $7M
  • Nov 1999
    Post IPO Equity

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
10.8M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.7M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.3%
Direct
52.2%
Referral
5.5%
Social
0.6%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~32.4K

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Project Manager -Paid Search

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