Search Manager

Search Manager Remote | East Coast Hours

Overview

The Redda Group has been retained to identify a Search Manager for a high-performing, data-driven digital media agency at a key moment of growth.

This privately held firm is known for deep search media expertise and performance marketing that drives measurable online revenue. Its low-ego, highly collaborative team partners with clients across industries to turn data, strategy, and disciplined execution into business impact.

The Opportunity

This is more than campaign management—this is a hands-on search leadership role.

You will own and optimize a portfolio of paid search accounts while serving as a strategic partner to clients and a trusted search expert internally. You’ll balance flawless execution with forward-looking strategy, translate complex performance data into clear recommendations, and help develop junior talent as the agency continues to scale.

What You’ll Drive

Search Strategy & Campaign Leadership

• Develop and execute paid search strategies aligned with client business goals
• Manage campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Performance Max, Demand Gen, and YouTube, when applicable
• Own budget planning, forecasting, pacing, implementation, testing, and ongoing optimization
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 7–10 accounts, depending on size and complexity

Performance Optimization & Measurement

• Analyze campaign performance and turn trends, attribution data, and conversion metrics into actionable recommendations
• Use Google Analytics 4 and platform reporting to evaluate effectiveness and improve client KPIs
• Ensure conversion tracking and measurement frameworks are accurate and decision-ready
• Conduct competitive research and identify opportunities through new audiences, platform capabilities, and campaign experimentation

Client Partnership

• Build trusted client relationships through responsiveness, accountability, and consistently strong execution
• Participate in client calls, business reviews, and strategic planning discussions as the search media expert
• Translate complex performance data into concise, client-friendly insights and recommendations
• Proactively identify risks, solutions, and opportunities before being asked

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner closely with the Search Director and colleagues across Social, Programmatic, Analytics, and Client Services
• Share platform expertise, best practices, and testing ideas across the organization
• Train and mentor junior Search team members, helping strengthen execution and accelerate development
• Contribute to stronger processes, knowledge sharing, and operational scalability

What We’re Looking For

• 4–7+ years of hands-on paid search campaign management and client-facing agency experience
• Advanced expertise in Google Ads, Performance Max, Google Analytics 4, conversion tracking, and attribution
• Experience with Microsoft Ads and broader Google search products, including Demand Gen and YouTube
• Proven success managing monthly media budgets of approximately $100K–$500K+
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously without sacrificing quality or attention to detail
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with performance data and reporting tools
• Clear, polished communication skills and the ability to present strategic recommendations to clients
• Experience training or mentoring junior team members is preferred
• Amazon Search experience is a strong plus

How You’ll Work

• Curious and proactive—you look beyond the daily task list to find better answers
• Highly accountable, organized, responsive, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable taking ownership and operating independently without waiting for direction
• Collaborative and low ego, with the judgment to challenge assumptions and introduce new ideas
• Adaptable in an entrepreneurial agency environment where people wear multiple hats

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, well-paced campaigns that consistently meet or exceed client performance goals
• Full ownership of assigned accounts with minimal oversight and very few execution errors
• Clients who view you as a trusted strategic advisor—not simply a campaign operator
• A steady pipeline of testing ideas, optimization recommendations, and growth opportunities
• Meaningful mentorship of junior talent and stronger collaboration across channel teams

Why This Role

• Join a profitable, privately held agency with deep performance marketing expertise
• Work with a smart, collaborative, low-ego team where ideas and initiative carry real weight
• Own sophisticated search programs and directly influence client outcomes
• Build toward future Senior Manager, Team Lead, or broader leadership opportunities
• Work remotely while remaining closely connected to clients and colleagues

Details

Base Salary: $70,000–$85,000 (DOE)

Location: 100% remote; must be available during East Coast business hours

Benefits: 100% employer-paid health coverage

Flexible PTO Policy