Performance Marketing Manager - Paid Search (m/f/d)

Academic Key; Neuenburg; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilo by Aktiia is seeking a Performance Marketing Manager – Paid Search to own Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising across markets from Europe. You will set strategy, manage budgets, and drive growth, collaborating with teams and partners while using data to improve ROI. Fluent English and German preferred.

Remote-first role with occasional travel to Neuchâtel, Switzerland. 5+ years of paid search experience in international settings is expected, with a track record of scale in health-tech or

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on paid search experience in an international setting.
• Expertise in Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
• Data-driven with rigorous testing and commercial judgment.
• Proven ability to improve conversion rates and ROI across markets.
• Experience with media planning and forecasting.
• Experience launching paid channels beyond search.
• Ability to influence colleagues while staying close to execution.
• Experience with AI/automation, with ability to verify outputs.
• Nice to have: health tech, wearables or subscription products.

Responsibilities

• Set paid search strategy across multiple markets.
• Lead campaigns across Search, Shopping and Performance Max.
• Manage budgets, pacing, bidding and investment.
• Measure performance against CAC, ROAS, and ROI.
• Build testing roadmap for keywords, audiences, and landing pages.
• Collaborate with teams to improve tracking and customer journey.

Skills

Paid search

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Data-driven

International experience

AI/automation

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Job description

Performance Marketing Manager - Paid Search (m/f/d)

Remote

About Hilo by Aktiia High blood pressure is the world's most common disease, causing 18M deaths each year. At Hilo by Aktiia, we’re building a world where no lives are lost to its effects — with technology that helps people take control of their health. We’re a venture-backed scale-up with $96M raised from investors in Europe and the US. Rooted in 18 years of research at the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM), our device is the world’s only medically accurate, cuffless, continuous blood-pressure monitor for daily use — clinically validated and CE Marked as a Class IIa medical device, now available in 12 countries. In July, we launched in the US. We’re a remote-first company headquartered in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, united by our passion for impact and innovation. Applicants must already hold a valid visa or work permit for their country of residence, as Hilo is not able to provide visa sponsorship.

Role overview As Performance Marketing Manager – Paid Search, you will lead paid search across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising, with ownership of strategy, investment and commercial results. You will use data to identify where we can grow, improve performance from ad click to purchase and make clear decisions about where to spend. Beyond paid search, you will drive the development and testing of additional paid acquisition channels, including native advertising and help scale those with strong commercial potential. Reporting to the Head of Performance Marketing, you will play a key role in our performance marketing team, working with internal teams and external partners to strengthen our paid acquisition capabilities and prepare our channels for Hilo’s next stage of growth. Work location: Our company operates on a remote-first model. This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in Europe. Fluent English and German are a must. Occasional travel to our office in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, or to team events may be required.

Core responsibilities

• Set the paid search strategy across the US, UK, Germany and further growth markets.
• Lead campaign strategy and execution across Search, Shopping and Performance Max, working closely with internal teams and external partners and include Google Demand Gen where it support our goals.
• Manage budgets, pacing, bidding and investment across platforms and markets.
• Measure performance against acquisition cost, conversion, revenue, and ROI, using business data alongside platform reporting.
• Build a testing roadmap across keywords, audiences, creative, product feeds and landing pages and use the results to improve conversion and guide investment.
• Partner with marketing, product, creative and analytics colleagues to strengthen tracking and improve the customer journey.
• Use AI tools and platform automation to accelerate research, analysis and execution, while checking outputs and keeping health claims accurate.
• Drive the testing and development of additional paid channels, such as native advertising and scale successful approaches.
• Present results, risks and opportunities clearly, with a point of view on what Hilo should do next.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands‑on paid search experience in an international setting, with accountability for budgets and measurable business results.
• Deep expertise in Google Ads, and strong working experience with Microsoft Advertising.
• A data‑driven approach grounded in sound measurement, rigorous testing, and commercial judgment.
• A track record of improving conversion rates, acquisition efficiency, and ROI across multiple markets.
• Experience with media planning and performance forecasting.
• Experience launching and evaluating paid channels beyond search.
• The ability to set direction and influence colleagues while staying close to campaign execution.
• Practical experience using AI and automation, with the judgment to verify their outputs.
• Nice to have: experience in health tech, medical devices, wearables, or subscription products.

Benefits

What Makes You A Great Fit At Hilo by Aktiia, our values guide everything we do:

• Move the Needle — You focus on what truly drives impact for our customers and company. You use data and clarity to guide your decisions and prioritize what matters most. You push boundaries with bold, thoughtful innovation and hold yourself accountable for results.
• Move Fast, Learn, Refine — You work with urgency and purpose, balancing speed with high quality. You treat mistakes as learning opportunities, experiment thoughtfully, and iterate quickly. You take ownership, act hands‑on, and always look for smarter, faster ways to get things done, including leveraging AI and new tools.
• Team First — You put the team above individual interests, building trust through openness and respect. You encourage healthy debate, challenge directly while caring personally, and stand behind team decisions. You act as an owner, stepping in when needed and doing what’s necessary for the team’s success.

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