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Search Marketing Specialist

LeadStack Inc.
Chicago, IL Temporary
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

This is a 6 months contract with our client on Hybrid in Chicago, IL.

The Paid Search team is looking for a business-savvy, paid search rock star to help grow the global Marketing pipeline via paid search efforts. As a Paid Search Sr Analyst , you will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing paid search campaigns to improve our online visibility and drive qualified traffic. You will play a crucial role in improving our online marketing efforts and contributing to our company's success.

Data-driven and results-oriented, you will work to hit targets for CPA, MQLs, & marketing-driven pipeline. The ideal candidate has expertise across multiple paid channels with special emphasis in running global paid search programs, and a strong background in B2B and SaaS marketing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive paid search strategies aligned with our business objectives. Conduct detailed keyword research, competitor analysis, and audience segmentation.
  • Build and run paid search campaigns on platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and SA360. Set up, optimize, and monitor ad campaigns, ad groups, and keywords for optimal performance.
  • Manage the allocation and optimization of advertising budgets to maximize ROI. Implement effective bidding strategies to meet performance goals.
  • Craft compelling ad copy and perform A / B testing to improve click-through rates and conversions. Continuously analyze ad performance and make data-driven improvements.
  • Regularly generate reports on campaign performance, highlighting key metrics and insights.Use data to provide actionable recommendations for campaign improvements.
  • Function as a Subject Matter Expert in providing insight into paid search strategy and performance.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, algorithm changes, and new technologies. Apply the latest best practices in paid search marketing to our campaigns.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3 years working in the B2B SaaS vertical
  • Minimum of 4 years working in SEM channels with strong success record
  • Prior ownership of marketing pipe or revenue targets is a requirement
  • Strong, hands-on-keys expertise with Google Ads, Google Ads Editor, Microsoft Ads and Search Ads 360
  • Self-starter who can catch a leadership vision and bring it to life on their own
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge and experience with web analytics tools (Google Analytics) and conversion tracking
  • Understanding of sophisticated bidding metrics – tCPA, tROAS, offline revenue uploads, custom weighted conversions
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to make informed decisions.
  • Strong Excel skills : pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
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