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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Summit Marketing & Promotions is a fast growing, full-service marketing agency based in Fort Lauderdale and seeking a Full-Time, In-Office - Paid Search & Social Media Specialist in SEM and social media paid advertising to join our team! If you are a Google ADs & Meta ADs guru, and have an analytical mindset, then this position may be the one that you’ve been looking for! Our paid search & social media specialist will perform day-to-day account management, while driving direct revenue for clients across baby boomer focused industries.
Must Have’s To Be Considered:
- 5+ Years of experience with Google ADs, Bing ADs, Facebook ADs
- 3+ Years of advertising agency experience
- Google Analytics Certification
- Google ADs Certification
- Proficient in GTM, GA4, Google Data Studio, and implementing pixels
- Self-starter mentality; you don't wait to be told to optimize
- Clear communicator who can translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
- Deep understanding of attribution, tracking, and measurement (GA4, pixels, conversion APIs, etc.)
Not Required But Will Give You An Edge Over Other Candidates:
- Facebook Blueprint certified
- LinkedIn ADs, Pinterest ADs, Meta Search ADs
- Experience copywriting
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Plan, build, and optimize campaigns across Meta ADs, Google ADs (Search, Shopping, Performance Max), TikTok ADs, and LinkedIn ADs
- Manage six-figure monthly AD spend across multiple brands and platforms
- Own performance metrics including but not limited to ROAS, CPL & contribution margin
- Develop and test audience strategies, creative concepts, and landing page variations with the assistance of team members
- Build and maintain reporting dashboards; deliver actionable insights to leadership
- Collaborate with creative team on AD assets, messaging, and promotional campaigns
- Stay current on platform changes, betas, and best practices
- Identify new channels and growth opportunities
- Build and manage full-funnel paid strategies (prospecting, retargeting, retention) aligned to client goals
- Improve campaign quality, account stability, and long-term performance
- Solve for Meta learning phase instability
- Build the operational backbone our internal teams run on:
- - Campaign launch and account audit SOPs
- - Scaling procedures and quality control systems
- - Spam lead handling and CRM / offline conversion workflows
- - Landing page optimization standards
- - Retargeting structures and performance review frameworks
Skills
Full-funnel campaign planning
- ROAS, CAC & CPL optimization
- Incrementality testing
- Creative strategy & testing frameworks
- Landing page optimization
- Competitive analysis
- New channel evaluation & expansion
Work Environment
- Fast-paced, results-driven — We're a rapidly growing full-service advertising agency. You'll move quickly, test often, and own outcomes.
- Collaborative team — Work directly with leadership, creative, and development teams. Ideas get heard; good ones get implemented.
- Multi-brand exposure — Manage campaigns across multiple industries with different audiences, products, and strategies. No two days are the same.
- Real budget, real impact — Six-figure monthly spend means your decisions matter. Wins are visible, and growth is measurable.
- Creative in-office environment — Our Fort Lauderdale headquarters is an open concept, which promotes a collaborative, communicative and creative work environment.
- Learning culture — Platforms change constantly. We invest in staying current and encourage experimentation.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Retail
- Investment & Asset Management
- Fintech
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in paid search manager jobs.
- Proven experience managing Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns across search and shopping
- Proficiency with bid management and analytics platforms such as SA360 or Google Analytics
- Google Ads certification or equivalent platform credential
- Experience with keyword research, audience targeting, and A/B ad copy testing
- Ability to translate campaign data into clear performance reports for stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field
Tips for Your Paid Search Manager Job Search
Quantify campaign performance on your resume
Hiring managers want numbers, not duties. List the ad spend you managed, your click-through rate improvements, and ROAS gains for each role. Vague claims like 'managed paid search campaigns' get filtered out in seconds.
Earn Google Ads certification before applying
Many paid search manager postings list Google Ads certification as a required or preferred credential. Complete the free exams through Google Skillshop before you apply so your resume clears the initial screening without questions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists paid search manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target listings by channel specialization
Paid search roles vary widely by channel focus. A Google Shopping-heavy e-commerce role and a B2B lead-gen position on Microsoft Ads call for different experience. Filter your search by the channel terms that match your strongest work.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Interviewers routinely ask you to walk through a campaign you built from keyword research to bid strategy to reporting. Have one specific example ready with the brief, the decisions you made, and the measured outcome.
Negotiate on total compensation, not just base
Paid search roles at agencies often come with performance bonuses tied to client retention metrics. Ask specifically what the bonus structure looks like and whether it is discretionary or formula-based before you accept any offer.
Paid Search Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most paid search managers?
The companies hiring the most paid search managers right now include Citi, Corpay, and HARVEY, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Demand is consistently strongest at large e-commerce retailers, performance marketing agencies, and financial services brands running high-volume paid acquisition programs.
How many paid search manager jobs are remote?
About 80% of paid search manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how channel-agnostic the work is when platforms and reporting tools are cloud-based. Roles focused on strategy, reporting, and account optimization tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions with heavy agency-client coordination more often require some in-office presence.
How do you become a paid search manager?
Start by building hands-on experience running Google Ads or Microsoft Ads campaigns, even on a small budget for a personal project or a local business. Earn platform certifications through Google Skillshop. Move into a coordinator or specialist role at an agency or in-house team, focus on owned metrics like ROAS and cost per acquisition, and progress toward managing larger budgets and junior team members over time.
Can you get a paid search manager job with little experience?
Yes, if you can show results rather than just credentials. Build a portfolio by running real campaigns, document the outcomes with actual performance numbers, and apply to associate or junior paid search roles that explicitly welcome developing candidates. Agencies are often more open to career changers who demonstrate platform literacy and an analytical mindset than to applicants with degrees but no campaign history.
What does the paid search manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial recruiter screen focused on channel experience and budget scale, followed by a hiring manager interview that goes deep on strategy, bidding philosophy, and how you structure campaigns. Expect a practical exercise, often a mock account audit or a case study where you present a campaign build-out. Final rounds typically involve a panel with marketing leadership or cross-functional stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to paid search manager jobs?
You can find and apply to paid search manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and channel focus, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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