Paid Search Marketing Manager

*This is a remote position, but we are currently only able to hire within the U.S.

Salary: $72,000 – $78,000 + Benefits

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Paid Search Marketing Manager with demonstrated expertise in campaign management platforms. In this role, you will lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of paid search campaigns for a portfolio of national and multi-location brands, ensuring they meet performance goals and deliver measurable ROI.

The ideal candidate is a performance-driven marketer who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, has a deep understanding of direct-response campaigns, and knows how to leverage automation and data to drive efficiency and scale.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute high-performing paid search campaigns in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and other relevant platforms.
• Implement and adjust strategies to achieve performance objectives, optimize budgets, and maximize ROI.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and apply industry best practices to improve account performance.

Optimization & Performance Management

• Monitor campaign results daily, ensuring KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Use automation and reporting tools to streamline workflows and uncover performance insights.
• Conduct A/B testing and data-driven optimizations across keywords, ad copy, and bidding strategies.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary paid search contact for assigned clients, providing proactive recommendations and strategic guidance.
• Deliver performance reports and insights during weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to integrate PPC learnings into broader marketing strategies.

Reporting & Analytics

• Use analytics tools to compile actionable reports with clear takeaways for clients and internal teams.
• Present campaign results with a focus on business impact, growth opportunities, and next steps.

Qualifications

Required

• 4+ years of PPC campaign management experience (1–2 years for mid-level consideration).
• Strong track record in direct-response, performance-based marketing.
• Hands-on experience with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and vlookups.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable strategies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred

• Experience with display and paid social campaigns.
• Knowledge of Local Inventory Ads.
• Previous agency experience.
• Relevant certifications (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads).
• Experience with Search Ads 360.

What sets this role apart

• Manage campaigns for well-known national and multi-location brands.
• Be part of a collaborative, data-driven team that values innovation.
• Leverage Fluency to deliver industry-leading performance and efficiency.

In addition, the right candidate will embody our company values:

• WE LOVE NEW IDEAS - Curiosity is in our DNA
• WE ARE IN IT TOGETHER - Be a person people count on
• WE ARE PROBLEM SOLVERS -  Thinking critically to bring solutions to the table
• WE DO THE RIGHT THING - Make choices everyone can stand behind

Location3 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, and our team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under law. Additionally, Location3 is committed to diverse and equitable hiring practices. If you are a candidate who identifies as diverse and would like to self-identify, please let us know. Providing this information is completely voluntary.

About Us

Creative Thinkers, Data Geeks & Digital Enthusiasts - Location3 Media is a digital marketing company built to improve the findability and performance of consumer and retail brands through enterprise-level and local digital marketing solutions. Founded in 1999 and located in the heart of Denver, Location3 has a staff of 70+ full-time employees who service global, national, and local brands. More than half of Location3's client base has worked with the agency for at least three years, as Location3 improves the findability and performance of every client they partner with.

Why Us?

Location3 is looking for passionate people with innovative thinking who want to work with a performance-driven team. We emphasize working hard to bring our clients the results they seek and celebrating those wins together in a positive and fun work environment. We offer the benefit of being a remote work organization, but we also strongly believe that collaboration is key to driving outcomes. Our company culture, our ongoing education and training programs, and our technology infrastructure all contribute to that goal. We also believe that bonding is equally important - whether it's in-person or over Teams. We have a dedicated in-person annual company retreat that includes our annual golf day as well as remote monthly events like learning hours, team happy hours, and team trivia that help to create synergy among colleagues and teams. On top of working and playing hard together, we also offer a very competitive benefits package, complete with medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, a wellbeing stipend, every other Friday off, remote work equipment, a remote equipment reimbursement and more.