Senior Search Specialist – Search, Discovery, and Performance

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$47K/yr – $112K/yrSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize paid search and AI-powered initiatives, driving growth through performance analysis, hypothesis testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Partner across SEO, Marketing, Analytics, and Media to align search strategies
  • Communicate insights and test results to stakeholders

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute, manage, and optimize paid search campaigns and emerging AI-powered search initiatives to drive business results
  • Analyze campaign performance, identify trends and opportunities, and develop data-driven recommendations to improve outcomes across retail, pharmacy, and clinic business lines
  • Leverage available data sources and analytical tools to evaluate performance, develop hypotheses, and support testing strategies focused on incremental growth
  • Partner with SEO, Marketing, Analytics, and Media teams to support integrated search strategies and align initiatives with business objectives
  • Communicate performance insights, optimization recommendations, and test results to stakeholders while contributing to the evolution of the Search Center of Excellence

Requirements

  • 2+ years of paid search experience supporting results-driven SEM programs
  • Working knowledge of search automation, audience targeting, privacy regulations, and Smart Bidding strategies, including tCPA and tROAS optimization within Google Ads
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to translate data into effective PowerPoint presentations and recommendations
  • Demonstrated communication, organization, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments
  • Ability and willingness to work onsite 1 to 2 days per week to collaborate with team members
  • Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Preferred

  • Experience with SEM platforms and tools such as Microsoft Ads (Bing), SA360, Skai, Yelp, Apple Search Ads, Adobe, or similar technologies
  • Experience developing performance analyses and marketing reports that drive SEM optimization and efficiency
  • Familiarity with AI-powered search products and campaign types, including Performance Max (PMax), Demand Gen, AI Max, and related solutions
  • Strong project management, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively
  • Retail experience, SEO knowledge, holistic search strategy experience, and/or healthcare industry experience
  • Bachelor's degree

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
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CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.

Founded in 1963
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA
132K employees (1,798 in marketing)
45% recommend to a friend
55% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$47K/yr – $112K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$4B
Last Raise
$4B
Post IPO Debt, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $4B
  • Jul 2025
    Grant • $1.5M
  • Nov 2019
    Post IPO Equity

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$6.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
21.9%
Direct
40.9%
Referral
30.4%
Social
6.2%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~132.5K

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