Manager, Paid Search

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. Own the day-to-day execution and performance of paid search campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and supporting search technologies .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, with a strong focus on budget management, performance optimization, and data analysis. Capable of translating campaign data into actionable insights and leading cross-functional collaboration to achieve client objectives.

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Google Ads ManagementMicrosoft Ads ManagementCampaign Performance OptimizationBudget ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Paid Search Campaign ManagementBidding StrategiesKeyword ManagementAudience TargetingAttributionConversion OptimizationCampaign MeasurementForecast DevelopmentPerformance ReportingTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationPresentation SkillsAnalytical ThinkingCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointReporting PlatformsAnalytics Platforms

Industry Keywords

Digital Media CampaignsPharmaceutical MarketingHealthcare Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the day-to-day execution and performance of paid search campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and supporting search technologies
Develop tactical paid search strategies aligned with client objectives, audience strategies, KPIs, and integrated media plans
Contribute to campaign forecasts, planning inputs, and supporting data analysis
Oversee campaign launches, including setup, trafficking, quality assurance, tracking, tagging, and delivery requirements
Own campaign pacing, budget management, ongoing optimization, and performance monitoring
Track campaign spend, maintain budget forecasts, and actualize budgets monthly
Troubleshoot platform, tracking, attribution, trafficking, and reporting issues
Translate campaign data into performance narratives, actionable insights, and optimization recommendations
Identify account evolution, testing, and platform innovation opportunities
Communicate account status, campaign performance, and recommendations to clients and vendors
Participate in client meetings and lead day-to-day discussions with senior leadership support as appropriate
Develop paid search strategies, performance recommendations, and presentations
Coordinate account projects with Integrated Media, Analytics, Strategy, Ad Operations, Creative, and Client Experience teams
Delegate and oversee campaign responsibilities assigned to Associates and Senior Associates
Mentor and train junior team members
Contribute to process improvements, documentation, training materials, automation initiatives, and emerging platform capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional experience managing digital media campaigns, with significant hands-on experience in paid search
Strong expertise in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and paid search campaign management
Experience managing campaigns end to end, including planning, setup, launch, optimization, reporting, and performance analysis
Strong understanding of bidding strategies, keyword management, audience targeting, attribution, conversion optimization, and campaign measurement
Demonstrated ability to monitor campaign performance, manage budgets and pacing, and optimize toward established KPIs
Experience developing forecasts, tracking spend, and maintaining accurate monthly budget actualization
Ability to troubleshoot platform, tracking, tagging, attribution, and reporting issues
Experience translating campaign data into meaningful insights, performance narratives, and optimization recommendations
Strong client communication, presentation, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated project-management, organizational, and prioritization capabilities
Experience delegating tasks, overseeing campaign workstreams, or mentoring and training junior team members
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant reporting and analytics platforms
Pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing experience is preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous holiday and paid time off
Private medical, dental, and vision plan options
Support in saving for the future
Mental wellness coaching and support
Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning
Free snacks in offices
Hybrid and remote flexibility where appropriate
Collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities throughout the year