Paid Search Specialist
Maui Jim Sunglasses · Peoria, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteMarketing$65k–$70k/yrFull-time
The Role
The major function of this position is:
Responsibilities
- Plan, set up, and manage paid search, display, and shopping campaigns on Google Ads.
- Manage and optimize advertising budgets to achieve revenue and efficiency targets.
- Conduct keyword research and build effective campaign structures (ad groups, match types, negatives).
- Write and test ad copy to improve CTR and conversion performance.
- Monitor performance and adjust bids, budgets, and targeting to optimize for KPIs (CPA, ROAS, CTR).
- Analyze search terms and implement negative keyword strategies.
- Collaborate with landing page and creative teams to align campaign messaging.
- Provide regular reporting and actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Design and execute structured testing initiatives across audience targeting, creative formats, bidding strategies, and campaign structures to drive incremental performance improvements.
- Build and manage first-party audience strategies including customer lists, site visitors, and lookalike audiences.
- Stay current with Google Ads features, policies, and digital advertising trends.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of keyword research, ad copywriting, and campaign optimization.
- Experience with conversion tracking, Google Tag Manager, and Google Analytics.
- Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret performance metrics and adjust strategy.
- Proficiency in Excel/Sheets for campaign analysis and reporting.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Experience with remarketing and Performance Max campaigns is a plus.
- Experience managing performance media for ecommerce brands is a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field with 2–4 years of hands-on experience managing Google Ads campaigns (Search, Display, Shopping).
Skills
- Strong knowledge of keyword research, ad copywriting, and campaign optimization.
- Experience with conversion tracking, Google Tag Manager, and Google Analytics.
- Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret performance metrics and adjust strategy.
- Proficiency in Excel/Sheets for campaign analysis and reporting.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Experience with remarketing and Performance Max campaigns is a plus.
- Experience managing performance media for ecommerce brands is a plus.
Benefits
- Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts (with Company Match)
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness, and Accident Coverages
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401K Match
- Paid Bereavement
- Employee Assistance Program