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Digital Marketing Manager (SEM & Account Management)
Location: Remote – Open to Candidates Worldwide
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 USD annually for U.S.-based candidates, plus performance-based bonus. Compensation for international candidates will be based on experience and location.
About Duzer Group
Duzer Group is a digital marketing agency specializing in patient acquisition for healthcare practices across the United States, particularly vein and vascular clinics.
Our services include Google Ads, SEO, Paid Social, website development, and performance reporting. We focus on measurable results that help our clients grow, including qualified leads, scheduled appointments, and completed patient visits.
We're looking for an experienced Digital Marketing Manager who combines strong hands-on Google Ads expertise with excellent account management, project coordination, and operational leadership skills.
About the Role
This is a full-time, hands-on position combining digital marketing account management, project coordination, and SEM execution.
You'll work directly with our COO to manage client relationships, oversee marketing projects, coordinate internal teams, analyze performance, and directly manage and optimize Google Ads campaigns.
Approximately 60% of the role focuses on account and project management, while 40% focuses on SEM management and execution.
We're looking for someone who takes ownership of responsibilities, communicates proactively, and can independently manage both client relationships and marketing performance.
Key Responsibilities
Account Management & Client Relationships (30%)
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, understanding their goals and maintaining strong relationships.
- Communicate regularly with clients through email, meetings, and performance reviews.
- Address client requests, questions, and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Review monthly marketing reports, investigate performance trends, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute strategies that improve client results.
- Identify opportunities to recommend additional marketing services when appropriate.
Project Management & Operations (30%)
- Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of digital marketing projects across multiple client accounts.
- Use Asana to manage tasks, deadlines, priorities, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with SEM, SEO, Paid Social, Web Development, Creative, Reporting, and patient engagement teams.
- Ensure projects and client deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and according to established quality standards.
- Proactively follow up on outstanding tasks, identify bottlenecks, and resolve issues.
- Oversee new-client onboarding, coordinating account access, website development, tracking integrations, and campaign launches.
- Help improve internal workflows, accountability, documentation, and operational efficiency.
SEM Management & Execution (40%)
- Directly manage and optimize Google Ads campaigns across multiple client accounts.
- Develop and execute paid search strategies focused on qualified lead generation and patient acquisition.
- Monitor campaign performance, budgets, bidding strategies, keyword targeting, search terms, and conversion data.
- Troubleshoot performance issues and implement optimizations.
- Analyze advertising performance alongside lead and appointment data to evaluate actual business outcomes.
- Collaborate with web and creative teams to improve landing pages and conversion performance.
- Review conversion tracking and attribution using Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, and related platforms.
- Help maintain SEM best practices and identify opportunities to improve acquisition efficiency.
- Support Duzer Group's own paid advertising initiatives when needed.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of digital marketing experience, preferably in an agency environment.
- 3+ years of recent, hands-on Google Ads management experience.
- Experience managing multiple client accounts and coordinating marketing projects.
- Strong knowledge of Google Ads Search campaigns, bidding strategies, conversion tracking, and optimization.
- Experience communicating directly with clients and participating in performance discussions.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, including experience with Asana or similar platforms.
- Ability to analyze marketing performance and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate with teams, and follow established processes.
- Availability to work full-time with substantial overlap during U.S. business hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare marketing or lead generation.
- Advanced knowledge of GA4, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, and offline conversion tracking.
- Familiarity with CRM integrations and lead-to-appointment attribution.
- Experience coordinating SEO, Paid Social, and website development teams.
- Experience managing new-client onboarding and campaign launches.
- Familiarity with Meta Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is proactive, organized, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership of both marketing performance and day-to-day account operations.
The ideal candidate communicates clearly, follows through on commitments, collaborates effectively, welcomes feedback, and takes initiative to identify and resolve problems.
Compensation & Work Arrangement
- Full-time, remote position open to qualified candidates worldwide.
- Substantial overlap with U.S. business hours required.
- U.S.-based employee salary range: $80,000–$100,000 annually.
- Performance-based bonus opportunity.
- International compensation and engagement arrangements may vary by location.
- Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and grow into broader responsibilities.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume highlighting your experience with both hands-on Google Ads management and digital marketing account/project management.
Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a practical assessment covering SEM analysis, client communication, and project prioritization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
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- Marketing & Advertising
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in SEM manager jobs.
- Three to five years of hands-on paid search campaign management experience
- Proficiency with Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising platforms
- Experience managing substantial monthly advertising budgets across multiple accounts
- Google Ads certification or equivalent Microsoft Advertising credential
- Proficiency with analytics tools such as Google Analytics and tag management systems
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your SEM Manager Job Search
Quantify campaign results on your resume
SEM hiring managers scan for concrete outcomes, not task lists. Replace phrases like 'managed paid search campaigns' with the actual metrics: cost-per-click improvements, return on ad spend, or budget you controlled. Numbers signal real ownership of results.
List your platform certifications upfront
Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising certifications are table-stakes for most sem manager roles. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so screeners see them immediately, before they reach your work history.
Target openings by ad spend responsibility
Job postings for sem managers vary wildly by budget scope. Filter your search by phrases like 'manage seven-figure budgets' or 'enterprise paid search' to find roles where your experience level actually matches, and avoid wasted applications.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sem manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a campaign teardown for interviews
Many sem manager interviews include a live audit or case study where you analyze an underperforming campaign. Practice walking through keyword structure, match types, Quality Score issues, and bid strategy out loud so you can do it fluently under pressure.
Negotiate total comp beyond base salary
Sem manager offers often include performance bonuses tied to ROAS or cost targets. Before you sign, ask how those targets are set, what percentage of people hit them, and whether they're tied to overall company performance or your channel alone.
SEM Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sem managers?
The most active employers for sem managers right now are Rippling, EverQuote, and SolarWinds, and the most openings are in New York, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. E-commerce brands, digital agencies, and B2B SaaS companies tend to maintain the most consistent demand for this role.
How many sem manager jobs are remote?
About 60% of sem manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how thoroughly digital the core work is. Roles focused on strategy, reporting, and account oversight are most likely to be remote, while positions tied closely to in-house creative teams or agency client services more often require some on-site presence.
How do you become a sem manager?
Start by building hands-on experience running paid search campaigns, either in-house or at a digital agency. Earn Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising certifications to demonstrate platform fluency. Progress from a coordinator or specialist role where you manage individual campaigns, then move into owning budget, strategy, and reporting across multiple accounts before stepping into a manager title.
Can I get hired as a sem manager with little experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with one to two years of paid search experience into associate sem manager roles, especially at agencies that need hands. Build a portfolio by running campaigns for a small business, a nonprofit, or your own test account with a modest budget. Certifications and demonstrable knowledge of match types, Quality Score, and conversion tracking compensate for a shorter work history.
What does the sem manager interview process look like?
Most sem manager interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview focused on campaign structure and bidding strategy, and a practical exercise such as a campaign audit or a mock account build. Final rounds often involve a panel with marketing leadership or a presentation of your approach to a hypothetical performance problem. Expect detailed questions about how you've diagnosed underperforming campaigns and what you changed.
Where can I find and apply to sem manager jobs?
You can find and apply to sem manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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