Senior Specialist, Digital Demand Generation

Orange County, CA (Remote)

$75K/yr – $88K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own growth-driving paid media across multiple channels with a strong focus on MQL generation and pipeline impact, while building precise tracking and ABM-enabled programs.

  • Own demand-gen paid media: plan, optimize, and report on MQL-driven campaigns across search, social, and programmatic channels.
  • End-to-end setup: ensure accurate tracking, privacy compliance, and robust attribution with Looker Studio dashboards for live performance visibility.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, build, and manage full-funnel paid media campaigns with MQL volume, quality, and cost-per-MQL as the primary success metrics.
  • Execute campaigns across Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and third-party syndicates, including ABM, retargeting, and lead generation programs.
  • Own end-to-end campaign builds, pre-launch QA, and accurate tracking setup (UTMs, Marketing Operations (MOPS) requests, platform pixels) for every campaign.
  • Ensure all campaigns comply with applicable privacy regulations including CASL, GDPR, and platform-specific data policies.
  • Monitor and report on MQL-focused KPIs — MQL volume, CPL, cost-per-MQL, and funnel conversion rates.
  • Deliver weekly campaign reports with performance analysis, optimizations completed, and forward-looking recommendations, supported by live dashboards (Looker Studio, platform-native) that are continuously updated and accessible to stakeholders.
  • Design and execute A/B tests across creative, copy, and audience variables; implement winning variations quickly.
  • Monitor creative fatigue and audience decay; coordinate asset rotation and bring forward remediation plans before issues escalate.
  • Manage budget pacing across all paid media campaigns to maximize MQL ROI.
  • Build and manage audience segments — firmographic, job title, retargeting, ABM, and intent-based — grounded in a clear understanding of IDC’s buyer personas and product-to-audience mapping.
  • Continuously monitor audience performance, exclude non-fit segments, and refine targeting to improve MQL quality.
  • Keep stakeholders proactively informed on campaign performance, risks, and recommendations; incorporate lead quality signals and MQL-to-opportunity data to refine targeting and messaging.
  • Partner with Marketing Operations to ensure tracking, UTM governance, and attribution are accurate for every campaign.
  • Brief content and design teams on demand generation asset needs aligned to funnel stage and buyer persona.

Requirements

  • 5 + years of proven, hands-on paid media experience with a primary focus on demand generation, lead generation, or performance marketing.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience and proficiency across three core platforms required : Google Ads (Search, Display, YouTube), LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Microsoft Advertising. Experience with third-party syndications/ vendors a plus .
  • Experience with Looker Studio, Google Analytics, and platform-native reporting dashboards.
  • Proven track record managing campaigns against MQL and pipeline metrics — not solely engagement or awareness metrics.
  • Experience with retargeting, ABM programs, and multi-stage funnel campaign management is required .
  • B2B Paid Media Experience: Demonstrated experience running paid media campaigns in a B2B environment, with a clear understanding of longer sales cycles, multi-stakeholder buying committees, and the distinction between driving awareness and generating sales-ready demand.

Preferred

  • Experience with marketing automation and CRM platforms (Marketo, Salesforce).
  • Active certifications: Google Ads— Search, Display, or YouTube (via Google Skillshop ) , LinkedIn Marketing Labs Certification — LinkedIn Ads Fundamentals or Demand Generation , Microsoft Advertising Certified Professional
  • Familiarity with ABM platforms such as Demandbase or 6sense.
  • Experience with content syndication and programmatic advertising as demand generation channels.
  • Google Tag Manager and UTM governance experience.

Benefits

  • 15 vacation days per year (increases with tenure; carryover allowed)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 1 week paid new parenting leave
  • Flexible work options (remote, part-time, flexible hours)
  • Health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage for you and your family
  • Annual healthcare spending account
  • Employee Assistance Program for counseling and support
  • Best Doctors medical second opinions
  • Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with company match (up to 4% of salary)
  • $75/month technology allowance for home office or phone expenses
  • Company-paid cell phone plan
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374.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$12.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.7%
Direct
42.2%
Referral
8.4%
Social
1.1%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

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Marketing Team Size
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