SEM Specialist

Comoto Family of Brands; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Comoto’s Performance Marketing team is the engine driving revenue across RevZilla, Cycle Gear, and J&P Cycles. We are seeking an experienced SEM Specialist to own strategy and daily execution of Paid Search and Shopping campaigns, reporting to the SEM Manager in a hybrid Philadelphia-based role.

You will manage multimillion-dollar budgets, optimize expansive product catalogs, and collaborate with Analytics, Creative, and Merchandising.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in SEM and shopping campaigns, end-to-end management.
• Experience with large budgets in e-commerce/retail environments.
• Strong Excel skills and analytics capabilities.
• Excellent project management with attention to detail.
• Collaborative, fast-paced, self-starter mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and scale paid search and shopping campaigns across engines.
• Lead daily testing and optimize pacing, bids, and performance.
• Oversee multimillion-dollar budgets and maximize ROI.
• Maintain high QA standards for ad copy, targeting, and builds.
• Collaborate with Analytics, Creative, Video, Merchandising, and Rider Support teams.

Skills

SEM experience

Paid search / Shopping

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

SA360

Skai

Web analytics

Job description

Comoto’s Performance Marketing team is the engine driving our revenue and bringing new riders into our community. We are looking for an experienced Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Specialist to own the strategy and daily execution of our Paid Search and Shopping channels across RevZilla, Cycle Gear, and J&P Cycles. Reporting directly to the SEM Manager, you will manage multimillion-dollar budgets, optimize expansive product catalogs, and directly impact our bottom line. If you love digging into data, testing bold ideas, and solving complex growth puzzles across three iconic power-sports brands, this role is built for you.

Our Next SEM Specialist Will:

• Drive Paid Search & Shopping Growth: Build, manage, and scale high-performing search and shopping campaigns across Google, Bing, and other engines for our massive, ever-growing catalog of premium gear and parts.
• Test & Optimize Daily: Lead creative A/B ad testing to find messages that resonate with powersports enthusiasts, while actively managing day-to-day pacing, bids, and campaign performance to scale top performers.
• Manage Multimillion-Dollar Budgets: Oversee large-scale campaign spending efficiently, using advanced bid management tools and data insights to maximize ROI and fuel aggressive growth targets.
• Maintain High Workflow Quality: Ensure flawless execution through rigorous self-QA on ad copy, audience targeting, and campaign builds, while peer-reviewing team workflows to protect the customer experience.
• Partner Cross-Functionally & Expand Impact: Collaborate closely with Analytics, Creative, Video, Merchandising, and Rider Support teams with opportunities to contribute to broader media channels like Display, Paid Social, and Video.

Job Requirements

Our Next SEM Specialist Has:

• 2–5 Years in SEM & Shopping: Proven track record running large-scale, high-budget Paid Search and Shopping campaigns end-to-end within an e-commerce or retail environment.
• Mastery of Enterprise Tools: Deep experience with Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, 3rd-party bid management platforms (e.g., SA360, Skai), and Web Analytics tools.
• Advanced Analytical Capabilities: High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, modeling) and comfort tackling marketing challenges like attribution, media mix modeling, and cross-device journeys.
• Execution & Detail Focus: Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple campaign priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy under tight timelines.
• Collaborative Self-Starter Drive: Ability to adapt quickly to new tools and processes, communicate complex data clearly, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Extra Credit:

• Hands-on experience with Display, Paid Social, or Video campaign management.
• Technical data skills including SQL, Google Ads Scripting, or BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Qlik).
• A personal passion for motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, or powersports culture.

Application Procedure

This is a hybrid position based in Philadelphia that will require 3 days per week in our Navy Yard office.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.