Senior Manager, Paid Search

New Engen; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Pet care perks

Commuter benefits

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

New Engen is seeking a Lead Paid Search professional to own performance across a diverse client portfolio. You will manage day‑to‑day activity, optimize campaigns, and deliver measurable results for enterprise clients from Seattle or NYC, with a hybrid work model.

The role emphasizes strategic client partnerships, coaching teammates, and cross‑functional collaboration to maximize channel performance. A strong background in paid search and client management is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing enterprise paid search accounts.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and coach teammates in a fast-paced agency setting.
• Hybrid work with NYC/Seattle‑based team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Paid Search Performance across a portfolio of high‑impact accounts, optimizing campaigns to meet performance goals.
• Serve as Strategic Client Partner, presenting performance and aligning objectives with internal teams.
• Guide Team Execution with direction, coaching, and accountability across campaigns.
• Drive Cross‑Functional Collaboration with Analytics, Strategy, and other media teams.
• Maintain Operational Excellence by monitoring campaigns and prioritizing workstreams.

Skills

Google Search

Account management

Client communication

Team mentoring

Strategic planning

Cross-functional

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

WHY NEW ENGEN?

At New Engen, we help brands grow—not just bigger, but smarter. We’re a digital marketing agency built to drive meaningful impact across the entire customer journey, blending media, creative, analytics, influencer, and retail strategies into performance-driven campaigns.

Some clients partner with us through long-term agency relationships. Others tap into specialized solutions—like Donut Studios, our in-house creative studio for platform‑native and short‑form content, or Acorn Creator Suite, our influencer marketing solution built for retail impact. While each solution brings its own focus and flavor, they’re all part of how we deliver for our clients, together, as one team.

We’re a collaborative group of strategists, creatives, analysts, and makers who are all in on helping brands—and each other—thrive. We work hard, stay humble, and build with purpose.

What You’ll Do

Lead Paid Search Performance Own performance and execution across a portfolio of high‑impact Paid Search accounts, including enterprise clients such as Thermo Fisher and The Home Depot. Lead day‑to‑day account management, ensuring campaigns are optimized effectively and performance goals are consistently achieved.

Serve as a Strategic Client Partner Act as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, leading meetings, presenting campaign performance, and translating client objectives into clear direction for internal teams. Build trusted client relationships while ensuring expectations and business goals remain aligned.

Guide Team Execution Provide guidance and oversight to team members, promoting high‑quality execution, strong quality assurance practices, and consistent delivery across accounts. Support the team’s success by providing direction, coaching, and accountability throughout campaign execution.

Drive Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Analytics, Strategy, and other media teams to develop integrated solutions that maximize performance across channels. Balance multiple stakeholders and competing priorities while maintaining strong communication and alignment in a fast‑paced environment.

Maintain Operational Excellence Stay closely connected to campaign execution by stepping in hands‑on when needed to ensure continuity across accounts. Monitor workstreams, manage competing priorities, and help maintain operational excellence across the business.

What You Bring

• Deep, hands‑on experience with Google Search, with a strong understanding of campaign builds, optimization, and performance management
• Proven ability to manage and optimize complex Paid Search accounts, ideally within an agency or multi‑client environment
• Strong client‑facing experience, including leading calls, presenting performance, and building trust with stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders, staying organized and effective in fast‑paced environments
• Experience guiding or mentoring team members, providing direction and feedback to support strong execution
• Confidence operating both strategically and tactically, with the ability to step into execution as needed
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate performance, insights, and next step
• Location requirement: This is a hybrid role based in Seattle or Brooklyn (NYC), with ~2 days/week in-office.

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexible hours
• Unlimited PTO + company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life & AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave & family support
• Pet care perks & insurance
• Commuter & transit benefits
• Exclusive employee discounts

Salary Range: $95,000-115,000 USD annual

The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidate’s qualifications and experience uniquely.

New Engen is proud to have offices in Seattle, New York, and Northwest Arkansas, each one anchoring teams that drive creativity, collaboration, and culture. But great work isn’t limited to those zip codes. We also support a distributed team of remote employees across the country, giving people the flexibility to do their best work wherever they are.

We currently hire full‑time employees in the following states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin