Jobs · Marketing · Illinois

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

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