AAA

Manager, Paid Acquisition - Search

AAA • $132K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field; combination of education and relevant experience is acceptable.
  • 5 years of experience in digital marketing, with 2-3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) performance marketing; experience in financial services or membership models is a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of Google Marketing Platform and major social media advertising platforms.
  • Strong multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and develop strategies for paid advertising campaigns across various platforms.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (CPL, ROAS, CPA) and adjust strategies in real time.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet paid acquisition objectives.
  • Manage and mentor a team of Paid Acquisition Specialists for performance enhancement.
  • Foster a culture of experimentation to drive campaign optimization and growth opportunities.
  • Track KPIs for performance visibility and data-informed decision-making.
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to executive management.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring 3 days in-office in Walnut Creek, CA.
  • Professional development opportunities through mentoring.
  • Access to internal cross-functional collaboration teams.
Full Job Description

NOTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days a week in our Walnut Creek, CA office.


As our Manager, Paid Acquisition, you’ll be the architect of our cross-channel strategy, mentoring a team of specialists. You will be spearheading our paid acquisition efforts. This role involves designing and executing our comprehensive, cross-channel campaigns and providing mentorship to a team of dedicated specialists.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


  • Oversees Digital Marketing Objectives
    • Develops strategies to drive business performance through the execution of paid advertising campaigns across Meta, Google, Reddit, Yelp, TikTok, and Pinterest.
    • Monitors CPL, ROAS and CPA. Identify trends and pivot strategies in real-time to capitalize on platform shifts.
    • Partner effectively with various cross-functional teams, including Creative, Marketing Platforms, Marketing, and Marketing Intelligence to achieve paid acquisition goals.
  • Team Management
    • Manage a high-performing team of Paid Acquisition Specialists, providing consistent mentorship and professional development to elevate individual and collective performance.
    • Cultivate a rigorous culture of experimentation and continuous testing to optimize campaign performance and discover new growth opportunities.
  • Insights & Reporting
    • Track core KPIs to provide clear visibility into performance and drive data-backed decision-making.
    • Provides recommendations and solutions for both short and long term actions to executive management.
    • Provides meaningful insights that enable tangible improvements, inform strategic decisions, and optimize campaign performance.



KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES


  • Proven track record in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) performance marketing; experience in financial services or membership-based models is a significant plus.
  • Deep knowledge of the Google Marketing Platform, Meta Business Suite, Reddit, Yelp, TikTok and Pinterest.
  • A portfolio of success in scaling digital programs and improving campaign performance at an enterprise level.
  • Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail on content quality and analytics reporting.

EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES


  • Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field or combination of education and relevant experience
    • 5 years of experience in digital marketing including 2–3 years of proven leadership or people management experience

  • Preferred Qualifications
    • Master’s degree or MBA

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We target between minimum and midpoint of the range, and all offers are subject to a fair pay analysis - Compensation Range: Min: $132,465.00 - Mid: $165,580.00

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About AAA

AAA is a federation of motor clubs throughout North America. AAA is a privately held not-for-profit national member association and service organization with over 60 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA provides services to its members, including roadside assistance and others. The organization was founded in 1902 in Chicago, Illinois.
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