Senior PPC Specialist

Sagan Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency is seeking a Senior PPC Specialist to manage and optimize Google Ads campaigns. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in PPC, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This remote role requires a self-sufficient individual capable of executing campaigns with minimal oversight. Competitive salary range between 1,500 – 2,000 USD per month based on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on Google Ads management experience required.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in reporting tools.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Google Ads campaigns.
• Conduct keyword research and ad copy testing.
• Generate regular performance reports with actionable insights.

Skills

Google Ads management

Analytical skills

English communication

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Tag Manager

SEMrush

Job description

Senior PPC Specialist required – Remote (South Africa).

Remote Globally Position (CST overlap required).

Salary Range: 1 500 – 2 000 USD/month (depending on experience).

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST).

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION.

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies.Sagan provides a high-performance remote work environment, ensuring access to world-class opportunities for top-tier professionals.

About the Company:

Saganrepresentsa US-based digital marketing agency that manages multi-channel paid campaigns for small to mid-sized service businesses. The team values data-driven decision-making, clear communication, and proactive performance optimization.

Position Overview:

We’re seeking a senior-level, hands-on PPC Specialist to own and execute our paid advertising campaigns with a primary focus on Google Ads. This is a front-line individual contributor role – not a management position.You’llbe responsible forday-to-day campaign execution, optimization, and performance, working independently with minimal oversight while collaborating effectively with our internal marketing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize Google Ads campaigns with a strong focus on Search and Local Services Ads (LSAs).
• Execute both local lead generation campaigns and non-location-based campaigns (broader awareness/ecommerce-style setups).
• Conduct keyword research, ad copy testing, bid management, and audience targeting.
• Monitor campaign budgets, pacing, and performance to maximize ROI and lead quality.
• Implement and maintain conversion tracking using Google Analytics and Tag Manager.
• Generate regular performance reports with clear, actionable insights.
• Proactively identify optimization opportunities and execute improvements.
• Stay current on Google Ads platform updates, best practices, and industry trends.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of hands-on Google Ads management experience (Search and Local Services Adsrequired).
• Proven ability to manage both local lead generation and non-location-based campaigns.
• Senior-level expertise with the technical depth to execute confidently and avoid common errors.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Google Analytics and reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Self-sufficient and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal managerial oversight.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram) or other paid social platforms.
• Familiarity with real estate, property management, or self-storage industries.
• Experience with tools like SEMrush, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio.
• Basic understanding of SEO and how it complements paid strategies.

Resume Submission Guidelines:

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★Important: Fortimelyprocessing, both your resume and introductory video must besubmittedin English.