Search Performance Manager - 212056

Aquent; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Search Performance Manager to analyze and optimize first-party suppliers’ paid search campaigns, driving revenue growth and product improvements. You will collaborate with Sales, Account Management, Campaign Management, and API/Ad Tech partners, manage budgets and bids, optimize account configuration, and deliver actionable reporting and insights.

This is an analytical, revenue-focused role dedicated to paid search and retail media growth within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics or related field.
• 3+ years in advertising with focus on paid search/retail search/e-commerce.
• Experience with search platforms (Google Ads, Bing, Amazon) and analytics tools (Tableau, Excel).
• Ability to present insights and strategies to clients and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize paid search campaigns to meet marketing objectives and drive revenue growth.
• Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, Campaign Management, and API/Ad Tech partners.
• Develop and implement strategies, manage budgets and bids, optimize account configuration and targeting.
• Deliver actionable reporting and insights to clients and internal teams.
• Define best-practice guidelines and maintain knowledge base for internal/external use.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on business objectives and growth.

Skills

Paid Search Experience

Advanced Data Analytics

Client Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics

Tools

Google Ads

Bing Ads

Amazon Advertising

Job description

Job Title: Search Performance Manager - 212056

Starting: 2026-07-22

Pay Comments: up to $50.13/hr

Minimum Pay (per hour): 45.12

Maximum Pay (per hour): 50.13

Hours: Full-time

Duration: Through January 2027

Job Description:

As a Search Performance Manager, you will analyze and optimize first-party suppliers’ search campaigns to meet their marketing objectives, drive revenue growth, and foster product improvements. Working closely with Sales, Account Management, Campaign Management, and API/Ad Tech partners, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies, managing budgets and bids, optimizing account configuration, targeting keywords, and delivering actionable reporting and insights.

This is an analytical, revenue-focused role solely dedicated to paid search and retail media growth within a fast-paced sales organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Optimization & ROI: Monitor performance of Sponsored Products and execute optimization strategies to maximize return on investment (ROI) and boost advertiser satisfaction.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze sponsored search performance using Tableau and internal dashboards. Track performance metrics and provide actionable optimization recommendations.
• Strategic Growth & Upselling: Identify domain, brand, category, and campaign trends to support incremental budget requests from suppliers to grow and stabilize investment.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Own relationships with senior client stakeholders to drive high satisfaction, retain advertisers, and reduce churn.
• Best Practices & Guidelines: Define performance and optimization processes, build best-practice guidelines, and maintain a robust knowledge base for internal and external use.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Account Managers, Campaign Managers, and API platform partners to align on business plan objectives and drive exponential growth for search products.
• Financial Health: Monitor account performance to ensure accurate billing, forecasting, and pipeline growth.

Key Required Skills

• Paid Search Experience: In-depth understanding of the paid search landscape, keyword bidding strategies, budget cap management, and retail media search platforms.
• Advanced Data Analytics (Excel): Strong quantitative skills to translate complex data sets into actionable strategies and clear performance reports.
• Client Presentation (PowerPoint): Ability to craft strategic decks and translate technical performance data into client-friendly strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years in the advertising industry with a focus on paid search, retail search, e-commerce, or directly related experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with search platforms (Google Ads, Bing, Amazon, etc.), analytics tools (Tableau, Excel), and API/Self-Serve platforms.
• Accountability & Leadership: Ambitious self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong attention to detail, and a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and managing client relationships.