Senior Manager, Paid Search

CRATE & BARREL
Northbrook, IL

The Senior Manager, Paid Search will be the primary architect of our Search marketing strategy. This leader will help build a program rooted in incrementality, omnichannel lift, and algorithmic efficiency. They will lead a team responsible for our Search, Shopping, PMAX and App campaigns, integrating MMM insights into tactical execution, and leading data-driven optimizations to drive business growth.

This is an on-site role, requiring the Senior Manager to be in the office Monday through Thursday with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

We are looking to fill two separate positions: one is based at our Crate HQ in Northbrook, IL, and the other at our CB2 HQ in Chicago, IL.

A day in the life as a Senior Manager, Paid Search...

  • Lead Paid Search strategy across Google, Bing and Apple Ads including program mix, structure, feed and creative optimizations and signals for algorithmic bidding

  • Oversee programs day to day including budgets, mix and a rigorous testing roadmap to ensure spend aligns with business goals

  • Utilize advanced algorithms, automation and innovative tech integration to drive measurable omni impact and efficiencies in platform.

  • Partner with Analytics lead to action off of MMM (Marketing Mix Modeling) and customer insights, driving the program toward incremental results

  • Collaborate with internal teams including Brand, Performance and and Email Marketing, eCommerce, SEO/GEO, CRM, Analytics to drive total business outcomes

  • Serve as the organization’s Search lead, educating stakeholders on channel opportunities while managing key vendor and agency relationships

  • Own internal clarity and progress towards evolution to a best in class Search program by staying on top of emerging trends

  • Lead and manage Search team within Performance Marketing, develop direct reports focusing on data driven, collaborative & customer-focused skillsets

What you’ll bring to the table…

  • Deep expertise in Paid Search and Shopping, campaign and feed structure, feed optimization and advanced algorithmic bidding

  • Knowledge of Google and Bing technical stacks and full campaign offering (Scripts, API led optimizations, Merchant Center) preferred; PMAX required

  • Experience hands on keys in Google and Bing Ads Platforms and SA360; Adobe Analytics a bonus

  • Advanced analytical and data visualization skills and a proven record of leveraging data to drive Omni business outcomes

  • Data and performance driven mindset, passion for testing and proving value through ongoing optimizations

  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once

  • Curiosity and willingness to partner with cross functional teams to understand our customer and business

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

  • 8 years experience in SEM/Paid Search with 3 years in a Retail/eCommerce environment

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Economics, Statistics or Analytics focus preferred or equivalent work experience

  • Deep expertise in feed optimization, advanced algorithmic bidding to omni and high value outcomes

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel required

  • Agency or Brand experience managing enterprise level Paid Search budgets, omni specialty retail preferred

  • Retail experience preferred

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