Staples

Project Mgr Paid Search

Staples$70K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, or related field
  • 2+ years in an analytics-focused role (marketing, analytics, finance, economics)
  • Experience managing paid search campaigns on Google Ads or Microsoft Advertising
  • Proven success in optimizing campaigns against KPIs such as CTR, CPC, CPA, and ROAS
  • Strong proficiency in keyword research, bid management, and campaign structuring
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP

Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize paid search campaigns, including structure, bid strategy, and budget pacing
  • Monitor performance metrics and drive improvements across KPIs
  • Conduct keyword research and competitive analysis to uncover new opportunities
  • Implement QA processes to ensure campaign accuracy and compliance
  • Develop detailed reporting and provide actionable performance insights
  • Support testing initiatives related to ad copy and bidding strategies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with promotions

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and 7 paid holidays
  • Access to online and retail discounts
  • Company match 401(k) plan
  • Programs for physical and mental health wellness
Full Job Description
Job Description

What you will be doing:

As a Project Manager, Paid Search, you will execute and optimize paid search campaigns across platforms including Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising. You will partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Merchandising, Analytics, and Pricing to align campaigns with business priorities and deliver measurable performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Manage and optimize paid search campaigns including campaign structure, bid strategy, and budget pacing

- Monitor and improve performance across KPIs such as CTR, CPC, CPA, conversion rate, and ROAS

- Conduct keyword research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities

- Execute QA processes to ensure campaign accuracy and compliance

- Develop reporting and provide performance insights and recommendations

- Support testing initiatives across ad copy, targeting, and bidding strategies

- Partner with cross-functional teams to align campaigns with promotions and product priorities

What You Bring to the Table:

- Proactive, self-starter mindset

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Analytical thinking and attention to detail

- Clear written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally

- Continuous improvement and growth mindset

What's needed: Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, or related work experience

- 2+ years of experience in an analytics-heavy role (marketing, analytics, finance, or economics)

- Experience managing paid search campaigns on Google Ads and/or Microsoft Advertising

- Experience optimizing campaigns against KPIs such as CTR, CPC, CPA, and ROAS

- Experience with keyword research, bid management, and campaign structuring

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience using tools such as Google Ads, Google Merchant Center, Adobe Analytics, Tableau, or Power BI

Google Ads and/or Microsoft Advertising Certification

- Experience with product feed management and shopping campaigns

- Familiarity with bid automation tools or scripts

- Experience in retail, eCommerce, or high-volume environments

- Experience collaborating in a matrixed organization

We Offer:

Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

About Staples

Staples is a retail company that sells office supplies, furniture, technology, and other products to businesses and consumers. The company was founded in 1986 and has since grown to become one of the largest office supply retailers in the world. Staples operates more than 1,200 stores in 26 countries and has a strong online presence. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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Size
61,000 employees
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Founded
1986

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