Senior Paid Social Media Buyer - Lead Generation

Innovative Metrics

$80K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in paid social media buying with a focus on direct response.
  • Proven experience scaling campaigns to $500K-$1M+ in monthly spend.
  • Proficient in Meta Ads, with strong preference for TikTok Ads.
  • Industry experience in mortgage, solar, insurance, or home services is required.
  • Solid understanding of CPL optimization and relevant funnel metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, launch, and optimize paid social campaigns across Meta, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
  • Scale campaigns from initial testing to high 6-figure or 7-figure spend.
  • Maintain and improve CPL targets while increasing the volume of leads generated.
  • Build and optimize full-funnel lead generation systems from ad to follow-up.
  • Analyze performance data daily and make rapid optimization decisions for campaigns.
  • Collaborate with creative strategists to develop, test, and scale ad creatives.
  • Implement tracking systems such as Pixels, Conversion API, and CRM integrations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.
  • Paid vacation days for personal downtime.
  • Paid sick days and mental health support.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Professional growth opportunities through mentorship and ongoing learning.
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Paid Social Media Buyer with deep expertise in direct response lead generation to manage and scale campaigns across Meta (Facebook/Instagram), TikTok, and other social platforms.

You should have a proven track record of scaling paid social 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 creative, targeting, and data all work together to drive results.What You'll Do
  • Plan, launch, and optimize paid social campaigns across:
    • Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
    • TikTok Ads
    • Other emerging social platforms
  • 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
  • Collaborate closely with creative strategists/designers to:
    • Develop new ad angles
    • Test creatives at scale
    • Identify and scale winning ads
  • Manage audience strategy, budget allocation, and campaign structure
  • Continuously test and optimize:
    • Creatives, hooks, offers
    • Audiences and targeting
    • Landing pages and funnels
  • Implement and manage tracking systems:
    • Pixels, Conversion API (CAPI)
    • Offline conversion tracking
    • CRM integrations
What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years experience in paid social media buying (direct response focus)
  • Proven track record scaling campaigns to $500K-$1M+ monthly spend
  • Deep expertise in:
    • Meta Ads (required)
    • TikTok 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)
    • Creative testing frameworks
  • Ability to work closely with creative teams and guide creative 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 paid social campaigns profitably
  • You hit or beat target CPLs while increasing volume
  • You identify and scale winning creatives 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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