Specialist, Performance Marketing

USA (Remote)

$55K/yr – $140K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize paid search programs across Google, Microsoft, and SA360; drive campaign execution, testing, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to improve enrollment, CPE, and ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Campaign Execution & Management
  • - Support the execution and ongoing management of paid search campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and SA360.
  • - Implement campaign updates, ad copy changes, audience targeting adjustments, budget modifications, and other optimization recommendations.
  • - Monitor campaign performance daily and identify performance trends, issues, or opportunities.
  • - Conduct keyword research, search query analysis, and competitive monitoring.
  • - Support campaign launches, promotions, enrollment season initiatives, and market-specific programs.
  • - Ensure campaign settings, budgets, and targeting configurations are accurately maintained.
  • Optimization & Testing
  • - Assist in the execution of testing initiatives across ad copy, bidding strategies, audiences, landing pages, and campaign structures.
  • - Proactively analyze campaign data and provide recommendations to improve enrollment volume, conversion rates, and efficiency.

Requirements

  • 3-6 years of hands-on experience managing Paid Search (SEM) campaigns.
  • In-depth experience with Google Ads and Google Analytics.
  • Familiarity with bid management platforms such as SA360 is preferred.
  • Experience analyzing campaign performance data and making optimization recommendations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Excel and performance reporting tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

  • Experience with Microsoft Ads.
  • Exposure to Paid Social, Display, Programmatic, or other digital media channels.
  • Experience in lead generation, education, healthcare, financial services, or other performance-driven industries.
  • Familiarity with tagging, tracking, and attribution concepts.
  • Experience leveraging AI-powered tools to improve marketing workflows and campaign performance.
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35K employees (906 in marketing)
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Salaries

Posted range

$55K/yr – $140K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Performance Marketing median pay in the United States

$109K/yr

Most earn $85K to $149K. Based on 853 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
788 (10% of company)
Median Career Experience
16 years
Median Tenure
17.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
56M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$507.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
24.2%
Direct
55.8%
Referral
17.6%
Social
0.9%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8.2K

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Specialist, Performance Marketing

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