Paid Search Manager

Magic, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work forever

Mental health focus

Monthly Town Hall updates

Job summary

Magic, Inc is seeking a data‑driven Paid Search Manager to own Google Ads and Microsoft Ads programs, with a $225K–$250K+ monthly budget responsibility. You will lead bidding, structure campaigns, and optimize across Branded, Non‑Branded, PMax, and Demand Gen campaigns.

You’ll collaborate with Creative, Copy, and Landing Page teams, design experiments, and deliver weekly performance insights to leadership. Remote work is available.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of hands-on paid search management.
• Monthly budgets of $150K+ under management.
• Expertise with tROAS bidding and Smart Bidding mechanics.
• GA4 analytics, attribution modeling, and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership of Google Ads and Bing Ads for revenue growth.
• Manage bidding strategies and budget allocation across high‑intent search, PMax, and Demand Gen.
• Structure and optimize Branded, Non‑Branded, and PMax campaigns; scale Demand Gen campaigns across YouTube/Discover/Gmail.
• Design and run structured A/B tests for ads, landing pages, and assets.
• Ensure conversion tracking accuracy and OCT integration; collaborate with analytics teams.

Skills

Paid search management

tROAS bidding

GA4 analytics

GTM tagging

PMax campaigns

Excel/Sheets

Bing Ads

SA360

Campaign reporting

Industry knowledge (B2B/E‑commerce)

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

SA360

Marin

Kenshoo/Skai

GTM

GA4

Excel

Job description

Paid Search Manager

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Portugal

Reporting To: Tyler Rogers

Description

Why this role exists

We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and data-driven Paid Search Manager to own and scale our Google Ads and Microsoft (Bing) Ads programs. Managing a combined monthly budget of $225K–$250K+, you will be directly responsible for the strategy, execution, optimization, and continuous growth of our paid search efforts.

You will oversee a multi-faceted account structure—including Branded, Non-Branded, Performance Max (PMax), and Demand Generation campaigns—leveraging advanced tROAS bidding strategies to maximize revenue and return on ad spend.

What are your responsibilities:

• End-to-End Account Ownership: Strategy, buildout, optimization, and daily management of Google Ads and Microsoft Ads accounts targeting high-volume revenue growth.
• Bidding Strategy & Budget Allocation: Manage and fine-tune automated bidding strategies (specifically tROAS and Maximize Conversion Value), continuously balancing spend between high-intent search, PMax, and Demand Gen channels.
• Campaign Execution & Optimization:
  • Structure and refine Branded and Non-Branded search campaigns for high relevance, strong quality scores, and efficiency.
  • Optimize Performance Max (PMax) campaigns using strategic asset groups, audience signals, negative keyword lists, and placement exclusions.
  • Scale Demand Generation campaigns to capture upper/mid-funnel demand through engaging visual and video assets across YouTube, Discover, and Gmail.
• Testing & Experimentation: Design and execute structured A/B tests for ad copy, landing pages, creative assets, audience targeting, and bidding targets.
• Data & Attribution Integrity: Collaborate with data/analytics teams to ensure accurate conversion value modeling, offline conversion tracking (OCT), first-party data integration, and attribution accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with Creative, Copywriting, and Landing Page teams to supply high-performing assets for Demand Gen and PMax campaigns.
• Reporting & Insights: Deliver weekly and monthly performance reports highlighting key metrics (Spend, Revenue, ROAS, CPA, Conversion Value) and actionable insights to senior leadership.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: 4–6+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience managing large-scale Paid Search (Google Ads & Bing Ads) accounts.
• Budget Scale: Proven track record of directly managing paid search budgets of $150K+ per month ($1.5M+ annually) with strict performance goals.
• Smart Bidding Mastery: Deep, practical expertise with target ROAS (tROAS) bidding, portfolio bid strategies, dynamic value-based bidding, and Smart Bidding mechanics.
• Campaign Diversity: Extensive experience running and optimizing non-branded search, PMax, and Demand Gen (or Discovery) campaigns.
• Analytical Skills: Expert-level capability in Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, data manipulation), and attribution modeling.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of Google Tag Manager (GTM), conversion pixels, server-side tracking, and enhanced conversions.
• Creative Eye: Ability to collaborate on visual and video creative specs tailored for Demand Gen and asset-led formats.
• Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising certifications.
• Experience with third-party SEM management tools (e.g., SA360, Marin, Kenshoo/Skai) or bid management scripts.
• Background in [B2B / E-commerce / Lead Gen - specify your industry].

Your superpowers are…

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong data interpretation abilities with a passion for turning insights into action.
• Outstanding attention to detail and campaign accuracy.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to balance short-term performance and long-term growth.
• Expertise in performance marketing optimization and experimentation.
• Strong forecasting, budget management, and resource allocation skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and risks before they impact performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized with strong project and priority management capabilities.
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and a results-driven mindset.

You should apply if...

• Passionate about performance marketing and driving measurable business outcomes.
• Enjoy analyzing data and uncovering insights that lead to growth opportunities.
• Naturally curious and continuously test, learn, and optimize.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Comfortable managing large budgets and making data-driven decisions.
• Possess grit and persistence when solving complex performance challenges.
• Take initiative and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Highly collaborative and enjoy partnering with creative, analytics, and cross-functional teams.
• Open to feedback and continuously seek ways to improve.
• Available to work full-time during Eastern Time (ET) business hours and collaborate effectively with a US-based team.
• Thrive in a remote work environment and can effectively manage time and priorities independently.

Benefits

Permanent Work-From-Home Forever!

Zero commuting, zero traffic, and more time to do what you love.

You get to pick the perfect spot to unleash your creativity and sharpen your problem-solving skills. The possibilities are endless, so let your imagination run wild!

Our day-to-day work puts mental health front and center!

At Magic, we take mental health seriously. It's not just a catchy poster slogan - it's how we live our lives. We believe in listening to our minds and bodies, and if you need a break, take time to recharge and do something that brings you joy!

The synergy of Magic’s community: Monthly Town Hall

We believe in clear, transparent communication across all departments, whether you’re an executive, a manager, or an individual contributor. During our monthly Town Halls, we share milestones, company updates, and more.