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Performance Marketing Specialist

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About Forbes Advisor

Forbes Advisor provides expert advice and insights to help consumers make informed financial decisions.

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AI Summary

Forbes Advisor is seeking a Performance Marketing Specialist to join its SEM team, focusing on paid search campaigns for a business vertical. The role involves managing Google and Bing ads, optimizing campaigns for ROI, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates need 1+ years of experience in performance marketing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like SEM Rush. The position offers a startup-like environment within an established company. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who can multitask and drive results.

Job Complexity

Easy Hard
AI Insight The role requires 1+ years of experience and specific skills in paid search, but it is not a senior position. The responsibilities are moderate, and the qualifications are standard for a specialist role.

Salary Analysis

Median
$65,000
US Market
$50,000 – $80,000
AI Insight The job posting does not provide a salary range. Based on market data for a Performance Marketing Specialist with 1+ years of experience, the median salary is approximately $65,000. The typical range in the US is $50,000 to $80,000, depending on location and company.

Key Skills

Paid Search Google Ads Bing Ads SEM PPC Keyword Research Campaign Optimization Data Analysis SEM Rush Smart Bidding

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in the Performance Marketing Specialist position at Forbes Advisor. With over a year of hands-on experience in managing paid search campaigns on Google and Bing, I have a proven track record of optimizing ROI and driving conversions. My expertise in smart bidding strategies and tools like SEM Rush aligns perfectly with the requirements of this role.

In my previous role, I successfully managed multiple accounts, implemented keyword strategies, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve performance goals. I am passionate about digital marketing and stay updated on industry trends to deliver innovative solutions.

I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to Forbes Advisor's mission and would welcome the chance to discuss how my skills can benefit your team.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Can you describe your experience with managing paid search campaigns on Google and Bing?
I have over a year of experience managing paid search campaigns on both Google and Bing. I have handled keyword research, ad copy creation, bid management, and performance analysis. For example, I optimized a campaign that resulted in a 20% increase in conversion rate while reducing cost per acquisition by 15%.
How do you approach optimizing a campaign to achieve a positive ROI?
I start by analyzing key metrics like click-through rate, conversion rate, and cost per conversion. I then identify underperforming keywords and adjust bids or pause them. I also test ad copy and landing pages. Using smart bidding strategies like tROAS helps automate bids to meet ROI goals.
What tools do you use for campaign performance analysis?
I frequently use Google Ads and Bing Ads dashboards, Google Analytics, SEM Rush, and Google Search Console. These tools help me monitor performance, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for optimization.
How do you stay updated with PPC industry trends?
I follow industry blogs like Search Engine Land and PPC Hero, participate in webinars, and engage in online communities. I also experiment with new features like Performance Max campaigns to stay ahead.
Can you give an example of a time you collaborated with other teams to achieve a marketing goal?
In my previous role, I worked with the content team to align ad copy with landing page content, which improved Quality Score and reduced costs. I also coordinated with the sales team to track conversions from leads generated by PPC campaigns.

Company Description

At Forbes Advisor, our mission is to help readers turn their aspirations into reality. We arm people with trusted advice and guidance so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most.

We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease. Forbes Advisor boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Forbes Advisor’s global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel.

Job Description

Forbes Advisoris looking for a skilled SEM Specialist to join the Forbes Advisor Performance Marketing team with a focus on supporting one of Forbes business verticals. If you’re looking for challenges and opportunities similar to those of a start-up, with the benefits of an established, successful company read on.

This position will report into the SEM Manager. In this role you will be required to set up, manage and optimize paid search campaigns and support the SEM team in various tasks, such as analyses and reporting. You will work closely with the wider paid search team to grow our online presence and conversions.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure campaigns deliver positive ROI to achieve desired results.
  • Manage multiple accounts, this will bring variety in the role, while challenging, as a result of a busy workload and tight deadlines.
  • Maintain and monitor bidding strategies, targeting settings, budgets, search terms and other important account metrics on existing and new categories.
  • Manage the creation of large keyword lists
  • Implement creative copy suggestions
  • Define campaign budgets, align campaign goals and ensure search campaigns meet best practice principles.
  • Provide recommendations and execute strategies for keyword and targeting opportunities, campaign structuring, targeting, DSA, Pmax and other areas of paid search to deliver performance goals.
  • Keep up to date with search engine and PPC industry trends and developments.
  • Utilize data driven analysis insights, identify opportunities, making recommendations for performance optimisations.
  • Collaborate with other stakeholders in the business (Sales, Data, Product) to achieve desired goals.

Professional Competencies:

  • Passion for Search and digital marketing.
  • A detailed knowledge of PPC best approaches, principles and standards.
  • A good understanding of how PPC fits in to the wider area of digital marketing
  • Proven ability to achieve targets and results and make a tangible impact on ROI and revenues.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere.

Professional Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven 1+ years of experience in Performance marketing, creating, managing and executing paid search campaigns on Google and Bing ads.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and data manipulation.
  • Google/Bing ads certification, a plus
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to think creatively
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Ability to think strategically and develop innovative paid search strategies ● Ability to present information effectively to a range of audiences
  • Proficiency in managing moderate to large scale paid search accounts.
  • Skills in campaign performance analysis and digital traffic metrics
  • Experience working with paid search tools to analyze and audit performance such as SEM Rush, Google search console.
  • Proven experience in using smart bidding strategies (tROAS, tCPA, maximize conversion, maximize conversion value).

Additional Information

Forbes Advisor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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