Senior Manager, Paid Search (Google Ads)

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive paid search performance for a portfolio of client accounts with full ownership of Google Ads strategy, execution, and optimization.

  • Must-have: 5–8+ years of hands-on Google Ads experience and $50K+/month spend management.
  • Standout: Leadership track with second-in-command responsibilities and a remote, client-facing leadership role.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the performance of Google Ads campaigns from strategy through execution.
  • Build, manage, and optimize campaigns across Search, Performance Max, Display & You Tube (as applicable).
  • Own keyword strategy, bidding strategies, audience targeting, and budget allocation.
  • Drive performance against KPIs including CPL, CPA, and conversion volume.
  • Execute ongoing optimization, including: Search term mining; Bid adjustments and automation strategies; Ad copy and creative testing; Landing page performance feedback.
  • Develop and lead structured testing roadmaps (A/B and multivariate).
  • Serve as the primary digital marketing lead for assigned client accounts.
  • Own end-to-end performance for your client portfolio.
  • Translate business goals into actionable paid media strategies.
  • Lead monthly client calls and performance reviews.

Requirements

  • 5–8+ years of hands-on Google Ads experience
  • Proven success managing and optimizing campaigns with meaningful monthly ad spend ($50K+/month preferred)
  • Deep expertise in: Paid Search
  • Performance Max
  • Conversion tracking and attribution
  • Smart bidding strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to improve performance metrics (CPL, CPA, ROAS)
  • Strong experience in lead generation campaigns (highly preferred)
  • Advanced proficiency in: Google Ads
  • Google Analytics 4

Preferred

  • Looker Studio (or similar reporting tools)
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into strategy
  • Experience in client-facing roles, leading strategy discussions
  • Ability to clearly explain performance, insights, and recommendations
  • Confident, concise communicator

Benefits

  • Fully remote environment with a high-performing, collaborative team
  • Work on meaningful campaigns with leading homebuilders nationwide
  • Performance-driven culture focused on results, not vanity metrics
  • Clear investment in professional growth and leadership development
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NDG

NDG is a full-service creative advertising agency based in La Plata, MD, specializing in real estate and new home construction. We empower clients by telling their authentic story through brand development, traditional advertising, digital and online media, social media, web development, sales center design and more. With a diverse team and collaborative approach, we blend compelling creative with actionable analytic data, all to help homebuilders and developers elevate their brands and connect with consumers.

Founded in 2002
La Plata, Maryland, USA
94 employees (28 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.6%
Direct
40%
Referral
12.9%
Social
14.1%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~95

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
20 (21% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1