Jobs · Advertising · Tennessee

Search Marketing Manager

Tombras · Knoxville, TN · 1 wk ago
On-siteAdvertisingFull-time

What You'll Be Doing

  • Build, launch, and optimize paid search and YouTube campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Search Ads 360.
  • Manage and improve campaign performance across Search, Performance Max, Demand Gen, YouTube, Display, Local, Shopping, and App campaigns, where applicable.
  • Develop tactical paid search media plans, budget recommendations, and weekly/monthly performance reporting for assigned accounts.
  • Own campaign setup, bid strategy management, budget pacing, optimization, and quality control across multiple brands and verticals.
  • Apply best practices across keyword strategy, match types, audience targeting, remarketing, campaign settings, ad copy testing, and automation.
  • Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, and search query analysis to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
  • Partner with internal teams and clients to recommend landing page strategy and conversion rate optimization opportunities.
  • Analyze campaign and business performance data to uncover actionable insights and translate findings into optimization plans.
  • Plan and execute A/B tests across campaign variables to improve conversion volume, conversion rate, impression share, efficiency, and ROI.
  • Manage daily, weekly, and monthly pacing to ensure campaigns deliver against budget and performance goals.
  • Implement and test strategies designed to improve leads, sales, ROAS, and overall client outcomes across multiple accounts.
  • Collaborate with the broader Tombras Search team to ensure alignment with client goals, KPIs, reporting frameworks, timelines, and overall media strategy.
  • Support the training and development of analysts and strategists by sharing knowledge, best practices, and platform expertise.
  • Champion team processes and stay current on search marketing trends, platform updates, and emerging best practices.

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of paid search experience within an advertising agency or similar fast-paced performance marketing environment.
  • Hands-on experience managing campaigns in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, with working knowledge of Search Ads 360 preferred.
  • Google Ads certification required; Microsoft Advertising certification preferred.
  • Experience managing large-budget campaigns, ideally including enterprise or multi-location clients.
  • Strong client management skills and a proven ability to build trust and communicate clearly with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Experience across a range of campaign types, including Search, Performance Max, Demand Gen, YouTube, Display, Local, Shopping, and App campaigns.
  • Working knowledge of measurement and tracking solutions, including pixels, Google Enhanced Conversions, call tracking, and offline conversion imports.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and turn performance data into actionable recommendations.
  • Strong command of Excel/Google Sheets and presentation tools including PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and execution.
  • Experience with lead generation and ecommerce performance programs.
  • Experience managing multi-brand or multi-location account structures.
  • Familiarity with bid automation, value-based bidding, and advanced audience strategies.

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