Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Manager

Austin, TX (On-site)

$81K/yr - $116K/yr (Est.)Senior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and execute paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Bing Ads, including keyword research, ad copy creation, bid management, and A/B testing.
  • Develop campaigns targeting Top, Middle, and Bottom-of-Funnel audiences, focusing on pipeline growth and customer acquisition.
  • Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as CTR, CVR, CPL, and ROAS to ensure campaigns deliver strong returns.
  • Use advanced analytics tools like Google Analytics 4, Adobe Analytics, and Tableau to provide actionable insights and regular reporting.
  • Design and implement a comprehensive SEM strategy aligned with SolarWinds' business goals, ensuring optimal budget utilization.
  • Work closely with internal teams, including content, creative, and analytics, to align SEM efforts with broader marketing initiatives.
  • Structure campaigns to target high-intent keywords for MOFU and BOFU stages while leveraging SEO-driven terms for TOFU audiences.
  • Implement retargeting strategies and audience segmentation using tools like 6Sense and LinkedIn.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of SEM experience, preferably within a B2B SaaS environment, with a proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
  • Expertise in Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, SEMrush, and advanced analytics tools like Adobe Analytics and Google Analytics 4.
  • Strong understanding of funnel-based campaign structures and audience segmentation.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.

Preferred

  • Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising certifications are preferred
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Founded in 1999
Austin, Texas, USA
2.8K employees (189 in marketing)
48% recommend to a friend
53% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
978.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.3%
Direct
42.6%
Referral
6.6%
Social
1.1%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
146 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
16 years
Median Tenure
4.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$532.5M
Last Raise
$315M
Post IPO Equity, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2021
    Post IPO Equity
  • Dec 2020
    Post IPO Secondary • $315M
  • Feb 2010
    Post IPO Equity • $10M

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