Paid Search Manager

TL;DR

Paid Search Manager (Paid Media): Plan, develop, and optimize paid search campaigns across Google, YouTube, Bing, and emerging AI platforms to drive user acquisition and revenue for high-growth e-commerce brands with an accent on creative strategy, bid management, and performance KPIs. Focus on scaling ad accounts up to $3M monthly spend, competitive analysis, full-funnel attribution, and innovative AI search integrations.

Location: Remote (Portugal; Brazil; Spain) supporting EST time zone (9 AM–5 PM EST)

Company

Leading next-generation growth marketing firm powered by AI commerce layer Shadow, engineering brands with billions in attributable revenue across e-commerce and social platforms.

What you will do

• Plan and implement paid search strategies focused on brand visibility, user acquisition, and leads using Google, YouTube, Bing, and AI platforms like Kontext and Koah.
• Conduct brand audits, competitive research, and market analysis to identify opportunities and optimize campaigns.
• Manage 6-10 client accounts with $20K–$3M monthly spends, handling creative strategy, builds, optimization, and reporting.
• Master KPIs (CPA, CAC, iROAS, MER, CTR, CPM), make real-time ad decisions, and develop quarterly forecasts.
• Collaborate with creative, brand, and analytics teams to align on performance goals and full-funnel strategies.
• Deep dive into e-commerce P&Ls, client needs, and industry benchmarks for proactive revenue growth.

Requirements

• 4+ years in paid media advertising, especially Paid Search and Google, building high-converting funnels.
• 3+ years managing paid search for consumer clients with $400K+ monthly aggregate spend.
• Mastery of e-commerce marketing funnel from offer to conversion.
• Expertise in ad copy, short-form video creative, and data-driven forecasting.
• Experience with core revenue metrics (CPA, CAC, iROAS, aMER, CPM) and platform ad managers.
• Strong client relationship management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with unlimited PTO and local holidays relevant to your hub.
• High-accountability environment emphasizing autonomy, performance, and ownership.
• Interdisciplinary exposure across business, design, and innovation for career growth.
• Flexible parental leave and support for ambitious, curious talent.
• Fast-paced team focused on outcomes, with no egos or red tape.