VP, Head of Paid Media

Denver, CO (Hybrid)

$240K/yr – $280K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end paid acquisition across multiple channels, scale lead generation, and optimize the marketing funnel while building an in-house performance marketing team.

  • Lead multi-channel paid acquisition strategy and execution
  • Balance volume, quality, and downstream conversions across verticals
  • Build and direct an in-house, high-performing team

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end paid acquisition strategy and execution across all biddable and partner channels.
  • Responsible for scaling lead generation across multiple verticals, balancing volume, quality, and downstream conversion
  • Ownership of building a portfolio-based approach to channel investment, dynamically shifting capital across channels to arrive at the optimal outcome
  • Drive growth by expanding and optimizing key performance marketing channels, including:
  • SEM (core growth driver)
  • Paid Social
  • Programmatic / Display
  • Affiliate / Partner / Aggregator channels
  • Experience driving a high-velocity testing culture
  • Responsible for partnering with cross functional teams to improve funnel efficiency and prioritize work that will create continuous improvements for the marketing team.

Requirements

  • 15+ years in performance marketing with a strong lead generation focus
  • Experience managing large-scale paid media budgets
  • Deep expertise across multiple channels:
  • SEM
  • Paid Social
  • Programmatic
  • Affiliate / Partner ecosystems
  • Proven ability to drive profitable growth at scale
  • Strong analytical mindset with ability to make rapid, data-driven decisions
  • Experience operating in:

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) matching
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LendingTree

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LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation's leading online marketplace that connects consumers with the choices they need to be confident in their financial decisions. LendingTree empowers consumers to shop for financial services the same way they would shop for airline tickets or hotel stays, comparing multiple offers from a nationwide network of over 500 partners in one simple search, and can choose the option that best fits their financial needs. Services include mortgage loans, mortgage refinances, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student refinances, credit cards and more. Through the My LendingTree platform, consumers receive free credit scores, credit monitoring and recommendations to improve credit health. My LendingTree proactively compares consumers' credit accounts against offers on our network, and notifies consumers when there is an opportunity to save money. In short, LendingTree's purpose is to help simplify financial decisions for life's meaningful moments through choice, education and support. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of LendingTree, IncNMLS #1136 https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

Founded in 1996
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
1.4K employees (141 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
55% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$240K/yr – $280K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$650M
Last Raise
$475M
Post IPO Debt, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $475M
  • Mar 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $175M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$6.4M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.6%
Direct
44.8%
Referral
6.5%
Social
2%
Paid
2.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.4K

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