3Q Digital

Manager, Paid Search

3Q Digital$75K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with paid search including Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
  • Advanced knowledge of SEM strategies and funnel mechanics.
  • Experience with bid management platforms, specifically SA360.
  • Proven track record in A/B testing and data analysis for campaign optimization.
  • Strong analytical skills, proficient in Excel for performance tracking.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of creating client-facing presentations.
  • Experience in coaching or mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy and execution of paid search campaigns to achieve growth and budget targets.
  • Develop and implement optimization strategies using bid management platforms.
  • Own and align paid search contributions to client roadmaps and testing plans.
  • Prioritize impactful initiatives to enhance account performance.
  • Collaborate with Client Partners to provide strategic paid search recommendations.
  • Produce high-quality content for client deliverables, including tactical plans.
  • Ensure quality assurance and accurate execution of all paid search work.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
Full Job Description
THE ROLE:

As a Manager specializing in Paid Search, you drive growth by orchestrating campaigns that exceed client expectations. Your strategic vision and deep understanding of SEM, bid strategies, and client goals enable you to craft tactical roadmaps, dashboards, and compelling presentations that keep stakeholders informed. You effectively prioritize impactful initiatives for error-free delivery and mentor team members to refine their craft. Contributing to agency thought leadership; you help build a thriving team that delivers outstanding results.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Lead paid search strategy and execution across a portfolio of clients, ensuring performance meets or exceeds efficiency, growth, and budget targets.
  • Develop and implement channel-specific optimization and monitoring strategies, leveraging bid management platforms such as SA360 to drive results.
  • Own paid search contributions to client roadmaps, testing plans, dashboards, and QBRs/FBRs, ensuring alignment with overall account strategy.
  • Quantify, prioritize, and execute initiatives with the greatest potential impact on account performance and client objectives.
  • Partner closely with Client Partners to deliver clear, strategic paid search recommendations and support client-facing communications.
  • Contribute high-quality paid search content to critical client deliverables, including tactical plans and business reviews, meeting all deadlines and QA standards.
  • Ensure all paid search work undergoes rigorous QA and is executed accurately, maintaining strong stewardship of client budgets.
  • Coach and mentor team members by supporting onboarding, providing account-level context, and developing both technical and strategic paid search capabilities.

WHAT YOU BRING:
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on paid search experience across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and analytics platforms.
  • Advanced understanding of paid search strategy across the funnel, including experience with bid management platforms such as SA360.
  • Experience managing campaigns across Google Search, Display, and App campaigns, with a strong grasp of full-funnel activation.
  • Proven experience designing and analyzing A/B tests to inform optimization and strategy decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze performance, present insights, and make clear optimization recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel for data analysis and performance tracking.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience contributing to client-facing presentations and strategic narratives.
  • Experience mentoring or managing junior team members, supporting skill development, performance growth, and team engagement.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:
  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan, plus matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave

#LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.

US Remote Range

$75,000-$95,000 USD

About 3Q Digital

3Q Digital is a digital marketing agency that provides a range of services to help businesses grow their online presence. The company offers services such as search engine optimization, paid search advertising, social media advertising, and more. 3Q Digital was founded in 2008 and is based in San Francisco, California. The company has worked with a variety of clients across different industries, including e-commerce, healthcare, and finance.
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Size
200 employees
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Founded
2008

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