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About the Role

We are hiring a Google Ads Specialist to plan, execute, and optimize marketing campaigns using Search Campaigns, Display Network, Shopping Ads. This role is results-driven — you'll be accountable for ROAS, CAC, and pipeline contribution, not just campaign activity metrics. The ideal candidate has managed $20K+/month in Google Ads spend, knows how to structure campaigns for scale, and uses Google Ads Editor and Google Tag Manager to make data-driven optimization decisions daily. You'll work with creative teams, sales, and leadership to develop full-funnel marketing strategies that drive measurable business growth.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Own Search Campaigns implementation and optimization — configuration, customization, and ongoing enhancement based on business needs
  • Manage Display Network workflows including setup, user training, and continuous improvement of processes
  • Implement and maintain Shopping Ads ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and workflows
  • Plan and execute Google Ads campaigns from strategy through creative briefing, setup, and launch
  • Manage daily campaign optimization — bid adjustments, audience refinement, and creative testing
  • Build and maintain reporting dashboards tracking ROAS, CPA, conversion rates, and pipeline contribution
  • Conduct A/B tests on creatives, audiences, landing pages, and offers with statistical rigor
  • Manage campaign budgets and provide weekly spend-vs-performance reports to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with creative teams to develop high-performing ad assets and landing pages
  • Stay current with Google Ads platform changes and proactively adjust strategies
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Must-Have Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Search Campaigns — configuration, customization, and troubleshooting in production environments
  • Proficiency with Google Ads Editor as part of the Google Ads development/operations workflow
  • 2+ years of hands-on Google Ads campaign management experience
  • Proven track record of managing $10K+/month in ad spend with documented results
  • Strong analytical skills — comfortable with data analysis, attribution modeling, and statistical testing
  • Experience creating campaign performance reports for stakeholders
  • Fluent English communication — written and verbal
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Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Google Ads Search Certification certification or equivalent validated credential
  • Google Ads Display Certification certification or equivalent validated credential
  • Experience with advanced Google Ads features: Display Network, Shopping Ads, Video Ads (YouTube)
  • Familiarity with the broader Google Ads ecosystem including Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics 4
  • Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, or HubSpot certifications
  • Experience with marketing attribution platforms (Segment, Branch, or AppsFlyer)
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Interview Tips

Campaign Audit

Share a real (anonymized) Google Ads campaign with performance data. Ask them to identify what's working, what's not, and what they'd change first.

Strategy Presentation

Give them a hypothetical business scenario and 30 minutes to prepare a Google Ads strategy. Evaluate strategic thinking, channel selection, and budget allocation.

Data Analysis Task

Provide a Google Ads dataset and ask them to identify trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities. Tests analytical skills in a realistic context.

Portfolio Discussion

Have them walk through their best Google Ads campaign results — strategy, execution, optimization decisions, and final outcomes with specific metrics.

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Typical Team Structure

Team Size

1-3 Google Ads specialists

Reports To

Head of Marketing, CMO, or Growth Director

Collaborates With

Creative/Design, Sales, Product Marketing, Analytics

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