Manager, Paid Search

GALE is a Business Agency that brings its insights to brand storytelling and activates it across every channel. With expertise in business strategy, media, CRM, brand communications, performance marketing and technology, GALE creates integrated marketing systems and communications that grow businesses. Founded in 2014, the agency has since been named Ad Age Data and Analytics Agency of the Year and Adweek’s Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year.

We work with Hard Rock, MilkPEP, H&R Block, Dropbox, Hertz and more. If you’re driven by a passion to build something great, a desire to innovate, and a commitment to achieve excellence in your craft, GALE is a great place for you!

GALE has nine offices around the world, including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Austin, Denver, Kansas City, London, Bengaluru and Singapore. GALE embraces a hybrid, flexible workplace with employees asked to attend the office three days per week. 

As a global agency, we are currently hiring across multiple locations within North America, please apply today to learn more. You can check our office locations here.

Your Role

At GALE Partners, the Paid Search Manager executes Search Campaigns and has a strong hand in the strategic approach for search campaigns. The goal for the role is to continue to execute and manage client’s paid search campaigns and provide Search Engine Marketing the ability to analyze, draw and develop recommendations.

• Manage client relationship(s) on behalf of Search team by demonstrating Search expertise across a broad array of accounts, demonstrating our capability, gaining the trust of client(s) and strengthening our relationship(s) with them
• Set and manage expectation of client(s) and internal teams
• Develop Paid Search strategy and testing methodology and roadmap for client(s) and collaborate with media strategy/planning teams to advise, create and manage paid search media recommendations across multiple client(s)
• In the development of processes, best practices, training and learning agendas, leading cross-learning sessions across manager-level team members and below
• Manage subset of Search team across multiple client(s), establishing/refining processes for creating, implementing, tracking, analyzing and optimizing Paid Search campaigns in Google, Bing, Amazon and other search engines
• Manage and mentor more junior Search resources, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality, efficient campaigns and their continuing development as professionals
• Manage daily relationships with key search engine representatives
• Provide support on new business initiatives
• Ensure the smooth launch of campaigns and the continual improvement of performance; overseeing optimization and devising a structured test & learn strategy
• Use your knowledge and passion for digital to develop thought pieces on trending topics that can be used to build the awareness of the agency (and you) within the market

• 3+ years’ experience directly related to Search Engine Marketing (Google, Bing, etc.) with a focus on direct response campaigns (CPA, ROI, ROAS.)
• Experience with Google Ads, Bing Ads, SearchAds360 (DoubleClick) etc.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions and develop actionable recommendations
• Advanced in keyword analysis, campaign structure, SEM strategy, and writing of ad copy.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to articulate data clearly and effectively in person and in writing
• Ability to train and manage individuals at multiple levels, from entry to manager level

Note: Hybrid work in office is an essential function of the job.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We believe in inclusivity and do our best work when people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills are brought together. Our Core Values are at the root of GALE’s collaborative environment and help to foster a strong community. Our Code of Conduct, Human Resources policies, and executive investment in inclusion further support and protect GALE’s inclusive workplace. GALE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 

Our Hiring Process

We want you to be just as discerning in making your next career move as we are finding great talent to join our team. Our interview process will allow you to meet a range of people from various disciplines and domains both virtually and in person. Please discuss with our recruiters if you require any accommodations throughout the process to help enable a smooth interview.