Job SummaryThe Senior Channel Specialist, Paid Search is an execution-focused role on ISC's Retail Marketing Team (RMT), sitting within the Channel Acquisition Team reporting to the Channel Manager. This person is the operational engine behind ISC's paid search programs across 5 retail business units. The Senior Channel Specialist owns the hands-on, daily execution of building and managing campaigns, monitoring partner placements, reconciling billing, and maintaining the data hygiene for optimal performance/ reporting. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented performance marketer who thrives in a high-volume, multi-business unit environment with direct revenue impact.
Position Responsibilities- Execute day-to-day paid search campaign management across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads for all active ISC retail brands, including campaign builds, ad copy trafficking, bid adjustments, keyword maintenance, negative keyword management, and quality score monitoring.
- Monitor paid search campaign performance daily; flag anomalies in conversion rates, impression/ click share trends, CPL, and partner attribution to the Channel Manager and escalate data integrity issues to the Snr. Manager Marketing Analytics / Operations.
- Coordinate ad copy and landing page testing, reporting on findings and insights to enable performance improvements.
- Own monthly affiliate vendor billing reconciliation across all active partners; maintain accurate budget tracking records and surface material pacing variances to the Channel Manager and Finance.
- Ensure UTM parameter governance, pixel tagging accuracy, and affiliate tracking integrity across all active placements in coordination with the Snr. Manager Marketing Analytics / Operations; actively flag and help resolve attribution discrepancies.
- Support the Channel Manager in preparing weekly performance summaries, monthly channel reports, and competitive intelligence research across paid search and affiliate for the ISC retail brand portfolio.
Minimum Qualifications- 2-4 years of hands-on performance marketing experience, with direct execution experience in paid search (Google Ads + Bing required).
- Practical experience managing paid search campaigns including keyword builds, ad copy trafficking, match type management, and bid adjustments; familiarity with value-based bidding strategies (target ROAS, target CPA) preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage high task volume across multiple brands without sacrificing execution accuracy or SLA adherence.
- Proficient in Google Ads UI, SA360 Microsoft Ads UI, and Google Analytics 4 or comparable analytics tools; experience working with Looker or similar BI dashboards preferred.
- Solid understanding of UTM parameters, conversion tracking concepts, and pixel-based attribution; comfortable identifying and escalating tracking discrepancies.
- Collaborative team player who communicates proactively, takes direction well, and brings initiative in surfacing performance issues before they compound.
This role also offers bonus pay. Your ISC Talent Acquisition representative will share more details about the bonus component should you advance in the interview process.
The starting annual pay scale for this position is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, training, and experience. In addition, the company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with match, paid time off, and other benefits.
ISC's salary ranges are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
National Pay Range
$80,000-$90,000 USD
Benefits of Working at ISC- Employee Ownership Program - every eligible employee shares in the financial rewards that grow when the company grows
- Professional development opportunities
- Owner Referral Program
- Work from home reimbursement for remote/hybrid roles
- Canary emergency financial assistance program
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Confidential, Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account, includes company contribution
- Short-term disability
- Voluntary benefits - supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital insurance
- Employee discounts
- 401(k) Plan with company match contribution
- Addition Wealth Financial Wellness Program
- Various Time Off Programs
- 11 company paid holidays
ISC believes in creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value to our community of customers. Specifically, we focus on attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent for our business, challenging our people, demonstrating a "can-do" attitude, and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment.
