Senior Google Ads Media Buyer

Innovative Metrics

$100K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in Google Ads media buying with a focus on direct response
  • Proven track record of scaling campaigns to $500K-$1M+ monthly spend
  • Deep expertise in Google Ads (Search, Performance Max, Display) and YouTube Ads (preferred)
  • Experience in competitive industries like mortgage, solar, insurance, or home services
  • Strong understanding of cost-per-lead (CPL) optimization and funnel metrics
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with creative teams on campaign direction
  • Experience managing lead generation funnels and working with CRM systems

Responsibilities

  • Plan, launch, and optimize Google Ads campaigns across various platforms
  • Scale campaigns from testing phases to high 6- and 7-figure monthly spend
  • Maintain and improve cost-per-lead (CPL) targets while increasing lead volume
  • Build and optimize complete lead generation systems from ad to follow-up
  • Analyze performance data daily and make rapid optimization decisions
  • Develop and implement keyword strategies and manage bid strategies
  • Collaborate with landing page designers to create and test ad variations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid vacation and sick days, including mental health supports
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Performance-based bonuses tied to lead volume, CPL targets, and campaign profitability
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Google Ads Media Buyer with deep expertise in direct response lead generation to manage and scale campaigns across Search, Performance Max, Display, and YouTube.

You should have a proven track record of scaling Google Ads campaigns to $1M+ per month in spend while maintaining strict cost-per-lead (CPL) targets in competitive verticals like mortgage, solar, insurance, and home services.

This is a performance-driven role. You must understand how to turn ad spend into predictable, scalable lead flow - and how keyword strategy, bidding, landing pages, and data all work together to drive results.

What You'll Do
  • Plan, launch, and optimize campaigns across:
    • Google Search
    • Performance Max
    • Display
    • YouTube Ads
  • Scale campaigns from testing to high 6-figure / 7-figure monthly spend
  • Maintain and improve CPL targets while increasing lead volume
  • Build and optimize full-funnel lead generation systems (ad  landing page  lead  follow-up)
  • Analyze performance data daily and make rapid optimization decisions
  • Own keyword strategy, including:
    • Keyword research and match-type structuring
    • Negative keyword management
    • Search query mining for new opportunities
  • Manage bid strategy, budget allocation, and account/campaign structure
  • Collaborate closely with landing page designers and copywriters to:
    • Develop new ad copy and asset variations
    • Test ad copy, extensions, and assets at scale
    • Identify and scale winning ad groups
  • Continuously test and optimize:
    • Ad copy, assets, and offers
    • Audience signals and targeting layers
    • Landing pages and funnels
  • Implement and manage tracking systems:
    • Google Tag Manager, Conversion tracking, Enhanced Conversions
    • Offline conversion imports
    • CRM integrations

What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years experience in Google Ads media buying (direct response focus)
  • Proven track record scaling campaigns to $500K-$1M+ monthly spend
  • Deep expertise in:
    • Google Ads (Search, PMax, Display) - required
    • YouTube Ads - strongly preferred
  • Experience in one or more of:
    • Mortgage
    • Solar
    • Insurance
    • Home services
  • Strong understanding of:
    • CPL optimization
    • Funnel metrics (CTR, CVR, CPA, LTV)
    • Bid strategy and Smart Bidding frameworks
  • Ability to work closely with creative/landing page teams and guide direction based on performance
  • Experience with lead generation funnels + CRM systems
  • Strong analytical mindset and fast decision-making ability

What Success Looks Like
  • You can consistently scale Google Ads campaigns profitably
  • You hit or beat target CPLs while increasing volume
  • You identify and scale winning keywords/ad groups quickly
  • You bring structure and predictability to lead generation

Compensation
  • Competitive base + performance-based bonuses tied to:
    • Lead volume
    • CPL targets
    • Campaign profitability
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage - Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick and mental health days
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Receive support for continued education with tuition expense reimbursement up to eligible limits
  • Growth & Development - Unlock professional growth through mentorship, ongoing learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and performance-based raises

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