Senior Search Manager - (Paid Search)

Lucas James Talent Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Education & training

Open office

Team events

Job summary

Scale Marketing is hiring a Paid Search Manager (SEM/PPC focus) for a hybrid role in Chicago, IL. You will own the paid search strategy, execution, and optimization, collaborating with clients and internal teams to drive ROI and ROAS.

We seek a candidate with 3+ years of agency-side paid search experience, strong analytics, and a client-facing mindset to grow with a fast-moving marketing agency.

Qualifications

• 3 years of paid search experience (agency side required).
• Expertise in SEM and PPC.
• Expertise in Google & Bing advertising; Shopping required; Amazon a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with large datasets.
• Experience with tags, pixels, and measurement tools.
• Polished, client-facing communication skills.
• Startup mindset and ability to grow 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

Data analysis

Client communication

Tools

Google Tag Manager

Pixels

Job description

We're hiring: Paid Search Manager (SEM/ PPC focus)- Hybrid role Chicago, IL

Scale Marketing in partnership with Lucas James Talent Partners | Media Team

Scale Marketing is growing our Paid Search practice, and we're looking for a Paid Search Manager to help lead the charge. This role sits at the center of our digital business---owning paid search strategy and performance while partnering closely with clients, leadership, analytics, and media teams. Hybrid role- 3 days in office and 2 days work from home!

What you'll do

• 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

What you bring

• 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
• Polished, client-facing communication skills
• A startup mindset and passion for growing with a scaling company

If you're excited to own strategy, drive impact, and grow your career at a fast-moving marketing agency---we'd love to connect.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance, with generous employer contribution
• Ongoing education & training
• Open office and casual work atmosphere
• Company sponsored events & team building experiences