Senior Manager, SEM

District of Columbia, USA (Remote)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 23 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead and own the end-to-end SEM program across multiple B2B accounts, translating business goals into paid search strategies, campaigns, testing roadmaps, and measurable KPIs while coordinating with analytics, strategy, and creative teams to drive pipeline and revenue.

  • Own SEM strategy and execution across multiple client accounts
  • Collaborate with analytics and cross-functional teams to tie paid search to downstream outcomes

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead SEM strategy and execution across multiple client accounts, primarily across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
  • Translate client business, demand generation, and revenue goals into paid search strategies, campaign plans, testing roadmaps, and measurable KPIs
  • Oversee campaign architecture, account structure, keyword strategy, audience targeting, bidding, creative testing, and ongoing optimization
  • Manage and forecast SEM budgets across accounts, ensuring appropriate pacing, allocation, and performance against CPA, ROAS, pipeline, revenue, conversion volume, and efficiency targets
  • Lead optimization and testing strategies across automated bidding, keyword expansion, audience segmentation, ad copy, landing pages, campaign structure, and emerging platform capabilities
  • Apply automation, AI-powered platform capabilities, and advanced bidding strategies to improve campaign efficiency and scalability
  • Analyze performance trends and translate complex campaign data into clear insights, recommendations, and optimization plans for clients and internal stakeholders
  • Partner with analytics teams to strengthen conversion tracking, attribution, reporting, and the connection between paid search activity and downstream pipeline or revenue outcomes
  • Collaborate with strategy, creative, CRM, marketing automation, and other media teams to ensure SEM is integrated into broader demand generation and go-to-market programs
  • Identify opportunities to expand SEM programs through new campaign types, audiences, platforms, testing strategies, and complementary media channels

Requirements

  • 5+ years of SEM / paid search experience, including experience managing complex campaigns and multiple client accounts
  • Required: Demonstrated B2B SEM experience, with a strong understanding of longer sales cycles, lead quality, pipeline contribution, and optimizing toward downstream revenue outcomes
  • Advanced hands-on in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, including campaign structure, keyword strategy, bidding, automation, audience targeting, and optimization
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage paid search strategies tied to business outcomes such as leads, pipeline, revenue, CPA, and ROAS
  • Experience managing meaningful paid search budgets, forecasting spend and performance, and making data-driven allocation recommendations
  • Strong understanding of conversion tracking, attribution, tagging, and performance measurement, including experience with GA4 and Google Tag Manager
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify performance trends, diagnose issues, and translate data into actionable recommendations
  • Experience developing and leading structured testing programs across bidding, audiences, ad copy, landing pages, and campaign architecture
  • Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain performance, recommendations, and strategic tradeoffs
  • Experience working in an agency or client-service environment and managing multiple priorities across accounts

Preferred

  • Google Ads certification preferred
  • Experience contributing to new business pitches, account growth strategies, or client planning preferred

Benefits

  • - 🏖️ Time Off & Flexibility – Flexible PTO, summer Fridays, and paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks for birthing parents). Plus, we’re closed from Christmas to New Year’s so you can fully unplug.
  • - 💙 Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical benefits and free premium access to the Calm app for relaxation and mindfulness.
  • - 💰 Financial Security – 401(k) with a 3% company contribution* (US Only), life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage for extra peace of mind.
  • - 📚 Learning & Growth – A professional development fund ($500) and continuous learning programs to invest in your career.
  • - 💻 Tech & Perks – Company-provided laptop & accessories, monthly Wi-Fi & cell stipend, ChatGPT Enterprise Access and exclusive discounts through Perkopolis.
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Marketbridge

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Marketbridge is the Go-to-Market® growth firm. Part strategic consultancy, part top-ranked agency, we help Marketing and Sales leaders align and win in complex markets globally—with zero signal loss from GTM strategy through in-market execution.Marketing and Sales leaders call on us to help them grow faster and more profitably. We empower our clients to transform how they go to market, understand what’s working and what’s not, optimize their martech and help their brand stand out in the market.We draw on an integrated team of 300+ consultants, data scientists, technologists, marketers, creatives and communications experts to identify the fastest path to impact, make data-driven recommendations and do great work that resonates with audiences.Marketbridge supports Fortune 50 companies through venture-backed, high-growth brands in technology, financial services, healthcare, industrial, and consumer markets, including Microsoft, Guidehouse, HealthEdge, Chevron and Bose.🥇 #1 Brand US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🥇 #1 Demand US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🥈 #2 Fastest-Growing US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🥈 #2 Ranked US B2B Agency, B2B Marketing 2025🏆 7x ANA B2 Awards Winner 2025🏆 9x Communicator Awards Winner 2025🏆 3x Elevation Awards Winner 2025🏆 11x TITAN Business Awards Winner 2024🏆 5x MUSE Creative Awards Winner 2024🏆 Washington Post 2024 Top Workplace🏆 Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work🏆 Clutch 2024 Top Advertising & Marketing Agency🏆 Global ACE 2024 Award Winner🏆 CIPR Excellence 2024 Award Winner

Founded in 2000
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
325 employees (98 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$80K/yr – $100K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$8M
Last Raise
$3M
Private Equity, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2023
    Private Equity
  • Sep 2013
    Debt Financing • $3M
  • Jan 2000
    Seed • $5M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$66.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.9%
Direct
45.9%
Referral
8.2%
Social
13.5%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~325
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Senior Manager, SEM

Marketbridge · District of Columbia, USA · Remote