Senior Associate, Paid Search

Enova International

. Own the vision, roadmap, budget allocation, bid strategy, partner mix, testing agenda, performance, and efficiency for SEM and affiliate channels .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performance marketing with a focus on paid search and affiliate marketing, leveraging AI tools for analysis and optimization. Proven ability to drive online conversions, manage affiliate partnerships, and connect channel performance to business outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Performance MarketingPaid Search / SEMAffiliate MarketingAI Tools ProficiencyGoogle Ads

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Hard Skills

Performance MarketingPaid SearchAffiliate MarketingCampaign ManagementKeyword StrategySQLWeb AnalyticsP&L AnalysisConversion OptimizationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationProject ManagementStrategic MindsetSelf-StarterCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Google AdsMicrosoft AdsSearch Ads 360Adobe AnalyticsGA4Affiliate Tracking PlatformsBI Tools

Industry Keywords

Affiliate NetworksCommission ModelsPerformance ReportingLead QualityFraud MonitoringRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the vision, roadmap, budget allocation, bid strategy, partner mix, testing agenda, performance, and efficiency for SEM and affiliate channels
Recruit, vet, onboard, and manage affiliate partners and networks
Structure and negotiate commission and payout models
Conduct relationship and performance reviews and monitor brand bidding, lead quality, and fraud
Collaborate with data science, analytics, reporting, and BI teams to translate model outputs into channel decisions
Connect channel decisions to acquisition volume, efficiency, cost, profitability, unit economics, and P&L outcomes
Adopt and champion AI tools across research, analysis, creative, reporting, testing, and optimization
Identify new opportunities, channels, and partner relationships
Execute hands-on campaign builds, bid and budget management, keyword and audience strategy, affiliate partner management, and landing-page optimization
Design, prioritize, measure, and scale experiments across creative, bidding, and partners
Ensure paid search and affiliate activity complies with regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements
Partner with Analytics, Finance, Creative, Product Marketing, Legal, and Compliance, and present recommendations and results to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in performance marketing, specifically paid search / SEM and affiliate marketing
Proven track record of driving online conversions and customer acquisition
Strategic, ownership mindset with a history of identifying opportunities and driving solutions independently
Proven proficiency with AI tools and applying AI across analysis, reporting, creative, testing, and decision support
Hands-on fluency with paid search, AI/LLM, and affiliate platforms
Experience with Google Ads, Microsoft (Bing) Ads, Search Ads 360 or Marin, and affiliate networks/tracking platforms
Strong analytical skills and experience with performance reporting and web analytics tools such as Google Analytics / GA4 and Adobe Analytics
Experience with SQL/BI tools
Ability to connect channel performance to business and P&L outcomes
Exceptional communication and project management skills
Experience aligning cross-functional teams and delivering on timelines
Self-starter and action-oriented approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional compensation may include a bonus and restricted stock units
Hybrid schedule with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday and remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays
Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
401(k) matching plus a Roth option (U.S. Based employees only)
PTO and paid holidays off
Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
Summer hours (for eligible roles)
Paid parental leave
DEI groups
Employee recognition and rewards program
Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day