Senior Paid Search Lead – Hybrid, ROI Growth

Lucas James Talent Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Open office and casual atmosphere

Company events & team building

Job summary

Scale Marketing is hiring a Paid Search Manager in Chicago, IL, a hybrid role with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. You will own the paid search strategy, optimize campaigns, and drive ROI for top-tier clients.

We expect 3+ years in paid search (agency), SEM/PPC expertise, strong analytics, and experience with Google Tag Manager. Join a fast-growing team and help shape performance across platforms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paid search experience (agency side required).
• Expertise in SEM and PPC.
• Expertise in Google & Bing (Shopping required; Amazon a plus).
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large datasets.
• Experience with tags, pixels, and Google Tag Manager.
• A startup mindset and passion for growing with a scaling company.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end paid search strategy, execution, and optimization.
• Act as a paid search thought leader for top-tier clients.
• Drive client growth by exceeding ROI/ROAS and KPI targets.
• Lead daily performance analysis, buying, bidding, and reporting.
• Build strong client relationships through insights and results.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and help support a fast-growing team.

Skills

Paid search

SEM

PPC

Google Ads

Bing Ads

Shopping

Amazon (a plus)

Data analysis

Google Tag Manager

Tools

Tags

Pixels

GA/GTM

Job description

Scale Marketing is hiring a Paid Search Manager in Chicago, IL, a hybrid role with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. You will own the paid search strategy, optimize campaigns, and drive ROI for top-tier clients.

We expect 3+ years in paid search (agency), SEM/PPC expertise, strong analytics, and experience with Google Tag Manager. Join a fast-growing team and help shape performance across platforms.