Manager, Paid Search

<p><strong>WHY DEPT®?</strong></p> <p>We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.</p> <p>We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.</p> <p>At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.</p> <p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p> <p>As a Manager specializing in Paid Search, you drive growth by orchestrating campaigns that exceed client expectations. Your strategic vision and deep understanding of SEM, bid strategies, and client goals enable you to craft tactical roadmaps, dashboards, and compelling presentations that keep stakeholders informed. You effectively prioritize impactful initiatives for error-free delivery and mentor team members to refine their craft. Contributing to agency thought leadership; you help build a thriving team that delivers outstanding results.</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead paid search strategy and execution across a portfolio of clients, ensuring performance meets or exceeds efficiency, growth, and budget targets.</li> <li>Develop and implement channel-specific optimization and monitoring strategies, leveraging bid management platforms such as SA360 to drive results.</li> <li>Own paid search contributions to client roadmaps, testing plans, dashboards, and QBRs/FBRs, ensuring alignment with overall account strategy.</li> <li>Quantify, prioritize, and execute initiatives with the greatest potential impact on account performance and client objectives.</li> <li>Partner closely with Client Partners to deliver clear, strategic paid search recommendations and support client-facing communications.</li> <li>Contribute high-quality paid search content to critical client deliverables, including tactical plans and business reviews, meeting all deadlines and QA standards.</li> <li>Ensure all paid search work undergoes rigorous QA and is executed accurately, maintaining strong stewardship of client budgets.</li> <li>Coach and mentor team members by supporting onboarding, providing account-level context, and developing both technical and strategic paid search capabilities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHAT YOU BRING:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 2 years of hands-on paid search experience across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and analytics platforms.</li> <li>Advanced understanding of paid search strategy across the funnel, including experience with bid management platforms such as SA360.</li> <li>Experience managing campaigns across Google Search, Display, and App campaigns, with a strong grasp of full-funnel activation.</li> <li>Proven experience designing and analyzing A/B tests to inform optimization and strategy decisions.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to analyze performance, present insights, and make clear optimization recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel for data analysis and performance tracking.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience contributing to client-facing presentations and strategic narratives.</li> <li>Experience mentoring or managing junior team members, supporting skill development, performance growth, and team engagement.</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHAT DO WE OFFER?</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">401k plan, plus matching</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">PTO</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paid Company Holidays</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Parental Leave</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: </strong></p> <p>DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. </p> <p>DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. </p> <p>We are a<a href="https://www.deptagency.com/the-good-company/becoming-a-good-company/"> B Corp-certified</a> company passionate about<a href="https://www.deptagency.com/the-good-company/"> purpose-driven work</a>.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. </p> <p>DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.</p> <p><a href="http://www.deptagency.com">Learn more about DEPT®</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION</em></strong></p> <p><em>At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.</em></p> <p><em>Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. </em></p> <p><em>We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.</em></p> <p><em>Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts</em><a href="https://www.deptagency.com/the-good-company/"><em> </em><em>here</em></a>.</p> <p>#LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise,<strong> physical location</strong>, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.</p></div><div class="title">US Remote Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$75,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$95,000 USD</span></div></div></div>

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