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Paid Search (PPC/SEM) Manager
(Downtown Mountain View, CA) Apply Now

You will have the opportunity to strategically design and implement brand new PPC campaigns as well as influence the bidding and campaign optimization process. As a leading web content publishing company, our websites already receive millions of organic search visitors each month. We are looking for an experienced data-driven PPC specialist who can help us create high performing PPC campaigns using the massive amounts of organic search conversion data we have compiled over the last 6+ years.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop a scalable PPC strategy that utilizes the organic search conversion data we have compiled
  • Design and deploy high-performing paid search campaigns in Google and Yahoo/Bing
  • Grow and manage an annual PPC budget of over several million dollars
  • Work in a highly interactive, team-oriented environment
  • Help refine our intent-matching algorithms to match client programs with the appropriate search queries
  • Work with our account management and analytics teams to ensure campaigns are acheiving client goals
  • Work with our content and design teams to create high quality landing pages
  • Work with our conversion optimization team to A/B test and maximize conversion/ROI
  • Find simple, robust solutions to complex problems
  • Become a key member and decision-maker of our marketing team

Requirements:

  • 3+ years experience in Paid Search advertising
  • Mastery of Google Adwords
  • Mastery/strong understanding of Yahoo/Bing's paid search platform
  • Experience with automated bid management solutions
  • Strong background in PPC campaign architecture and optimization
  • Strong background writing effective PPC ads
  • Strong understanding of Google's Quality Score and how to optimize for it
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented and strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • BS or MS from a Top Tier University
  • Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship

Benefits:

Our office is conveniently located in downtown Mountain View, CA across from the Caltrain station and two blocks from many restaurants. Our profile consists of an energetic and extremely talented team -- with an individual drive to succeed and a collective drive to generate stellar growth.

  • Fun and professionally rewarding collaborative learning environment
  • Recognition and reward for high-achievers
  • Great medical and dental coverage
  • Flextime schedule, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 401k retirement plan
  • Stocked kitchen with food and beverages provided
  • Company-wide happy hour to celebrate the week's accomplishments
  • Competitive salary D.O.E.

To Apply:

Please send your resume, cover letter (PDF or Word preferred) to . Please title the email 'PPC Manager'. Due to the amount of inquiries, only pre-qualified applicants will be contacted.

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