Sem Lead

Who You Will Be Working With

At PMG, our Paid Search Marketing (SEM) team is a group of forward-thinking problem solvers who thrive on crafting impactful campaigns that deliver measurable results. We work at the intersection of creativity, data, and strategy, helping our clients connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

Collaboration is at the core of how we work. Our SEM team partners closely with media, creative, and analytics groups to uncover fresh opportunities and drive innovation. We’re committed to fostering an environment where every team member can grow professionally, contribute their ideas, and feel empowered to make a difference.

As an SEM Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping search marketing strategies, guiding your team, and building strong relationships with our clients. If you’re excited to lead and inspire while staying at the forefront of search innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Monitor and optimize search campaign performance, ensuring results align with client goals and budgets while implementing solutions to continuously improve outcomes.
• Lead the implementation of paid search strategies, translating campaign activities into actionable business impacts for clients.
• Create detailed client reports, tracking key metrics, revenue, and paid search initiatives while providing actionable insights to improve performance.
• Analyze paid search data, turning insights into strategic recommendations that drive measurable results for clients.
• Manage relationships with search partners, ensuring strong collaboration and alignment on key initiatives.
• Plan and allocate monthly paid search budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources to achieve campaign goals.
• Collaborate across channels, aligning paid search strategies with broader marketing initiatives, including PR, social, and programmatic efforts.
• Drive adoption of PMG’s proprietary platform, Alli, working cross-functionally with internal teams to optimize its integration into paid search programs.
• Stay informed on SEM trends and changes, sharing insights with the team and integrating innovations into strategies.
• Lead a test-and-learn approach, driving continuous improvement in paid search strategies through experimentation and analysis.
• Mentor and train team members, sharing best practices and technical expertise while fostering their professional growth.

What You Will Bring

• 4+ years of experience in paid search, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced expertise in managing paid search campaigns on platforms like Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, delivering measurable results for clients.
• Proficiency in data analysis, budget management, and reporting to optimize performance and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Experience with testing frameworks, including A/B testing and creative experimentation, to drive campaign improvements.
• Strong skills in implementing advanced strategies, such as keyword expansion, audience segmentation, and bidding optimizations.
• Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and Google Analytics to deliver actionable insights and detailed performance reports.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, ensuring alignment with internal teams and external partners on key initiatives.
• A proactive approach to integrating paid search strategies with broader marketing efforts, driving consistency and impact across channels.
• A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a Continual Learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a Customer-Focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
• A dedication to People-Focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by Leading by Example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.