Senior Manager, Paid Search

New Jersey, USA (Hybrid)

$116K/yr – $201K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own and scale SEM operations across multiple units, shape digital marketing strategy, lead campaigns, analyze performance, and align with partners and AI-enabled innovations.

  • Lead SEM and partner management across multiple Verizon units with ongoing optimization and channel strategy.
  • Shape the digital marketing program through cross-channel strategy, analytics, and collaboration with internal/external teams.
  • Explore AI and technology stack opportunities to connect consumers to commerce outcomes and advance brand performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Leading and managing SEM functions for multiple units within Verizon.
  • Campaign development, bid strategy, optimization and channel management.
  • Scaling teams to support the SEM operation.
  • Making recommendations and driving decision making with respect to any changes to the existing tech stacks.
  • Building and managing relationships with all external search partners.
  • Overseeing the execution and resources associated with SEM campaigns.
  • Knowledge of AI and large language models to develop and deploy an AI strategy that connects consumers to commerce outcomes.
  • The Manager of Digital Marketing leads, plans, develops, and executes digital marketing campaigns, including online advertising, website strategy/design, social media, mobile deliverables, and new media deliverables.
  • Digital Marketing Strategy - Develops digital marketing strategies and plans across various channels and platforms. Provides insights and recommendations for pursuing various digital marketing channels.
  • Digital Marketing Analysis - Evaluates and analyzes the performance of various digital marketing campaigns. Leads the research and analysis on various features of digital marketing campaigns to advance the brand's digital presence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
  • Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
  • Marketer/agency/consultative services experience in SEM.
  • Experience leading a technically advanced team of search marketing professionals.
  • Experience with and knowledge of primary buying platforms and formats (Google Ads, Search Ads 360, Skai, Yahoo! / Bing, PLAs, Shopping engines).

Preferred

  • Ability to manage projects across multiple stakeholders.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Experience in search analysis and reporting.
  • Data visualization experience.
  • Fluency in data-driven targeting and reach strategy.
  • Knowledge of advertising channels across TV, audio, OOH, Display (desktop, mobile), Digital Video, Social Media, various buying methodologies (CPM, CPC, CPA), etc.
  • Exposure to online report builders such as Adobe/Omniture and ability to build and pull reports.
  • Open to explore new methods of search strategy as consumer behavior adapts.

Benefits

  • From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.
  • We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package.
  • Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
  • Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.
  • For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
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54.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$7.1M
Traffic Source Mix
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29.4%
Direct
57.1%
Referral
10.8%
Social
0.3%
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2.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~101.8K

Marketing Team

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Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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$2.3B
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