Remote Digital Advertising Manager: PPC, SEO & Strategy Lead

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking a Digital Advertising Manager to own strategy, performance, and leadership across paid search, paid social, SEO and CRO. This role blends strategic planning with operational execution in a hybrid setting.

You will join sales calls, shape strategy, oversee internal and external specialists, and drive measurable client outcomes through data-driven roadmaps and QA processes. Senior-level accountability is expected.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years in PPC, SEO or multi-channel full-funnel strategy.
• Strong experience running paid and organic channels at the same time.
• Expertise with Google Ads, GA4, Google Search Console, keyword research tools and paid media optimization.
• Ability to build and articulate strategic recommendations for clients and account executives.
• A track record of overseeing execution teams and managing deliverable quality.
• Sharp analytical skills and the ability to diagnose performance issues fast.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for all PPC and SEO clients across multiple industries.
• Join sales calls with account executives to validate scope, pitch technical recommendations and help close deals.
• Build 90 day, 6 month and annual growth roadmaps for every client.
• Own client performance across Google Ads, Meta, Microsoft and organic search.
• Audit PPC campaigns, keyword strategies, bidding structures, landing pages and CRO opportunities.
• Oversee technical SEO, on-page SEO, link building, programmatic pages and AI-driven content.
• Own KPI tracking, conversion attribution and analytics accuracy.
• Give weekly direction and QA, and coordinate priorities with the marketing project manager.
• Present monthly and quarterly performance summaries to clients.

Skills

PPC & SEO leadership

Multi-channel strategy

Google Ads & GA4

Analytical thinking

Tools

Google Ads

GA4

Google Search Console

Keyword research tools

Paid media optimization

Job description

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking a Digital Advertising Manager to own strategy, performance, and leadership across paid search, paid social, SEO and CRO. This role blends strategic planning with operational execution in a hybrid setting.

You will join sales calls, shape strategy, oversee internal and external specialists, and drive measurable client outcomes through data-driven roadmaps and QA processes. Senior-level accountability is expected.