Performance Marketing Specialist (Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads) – Remote | U.S. Time Zones
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Time Zones
About the Role
We’re hiring a data-driven Performance Marketing Specialist to build, manage, and optimize high-performing paid media campaigns across multiple digital advertising platforms.
This role is focused on:
Lead generation
Paid media optimization
ROAS growth
Conversion tracking
Funnel performance
Scalable campaign execution
You will manage campaigns across:
Google Ads
Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram)
LinkedIn Ads
YouTube and display platforms
Retargeting and paid acquisition channels
This is a hands-on execution role — not strategy-only.
If you:
Love analyzing campaign performance
Enjoy scaling paid media profitably
Thrive on testing and optimization
This role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
Paid Media Campaign Management
Build, launch, and manage campaigns across:
Google Ads
Meta Ads
LinkedIn Ads
YouTube Ads
Display and retargeting platforms
Develop campaigns focused on:
Lead generation
Sales and conversions
Brand awareness
Remarketing
Manage:
Campaign structure
Audience targeting
Budget allocation
Bid strategies
Audience segmentation
Campaign Optimization & Scaling
Monitor campaigns daily and make performance adjustments in real time
Optimize:
CPC
CPL
CPA
CTR
ROAS
Improve:
Audience targeting
Ad relevance
Funnel performance
Conversion rates
Scale winning campaigns while maintaining efficiency and profitability
Identify and troubleshoot underperforming campaigns proactively
Creative Testing & Funnel Optimization
Run structured A/B tests on:
Headlines
Ad copy
Creatives
Landing pages
CTAs
Collaborate with creative and content teams on high-performing assets
Provide data-backed recommendations to improve:
Messaging
Creative direction
Conversion rates
Tracking, Analytics & Attribution
Implement and maintain:
Google Analytics (GA4)
Google Tag Manager
Meta Pixel
Conversion tracking systems
Attribution setups
Ensure accurate tracking across:
Paid campaigns
Funnels
Landing pages
Analyze:
User behavior
Funnel drop-offs
Conversion paths
Use insights to improve ROI and campaign efficiency
Reporting & Performance Insights
Prepare:
Weekly performance reports
Campaign summaries
Optimization recommendations
Track and report on:
CTR
CPC
CPL
CPA
ROAS
Conversion rates
Present actionable insights and scaling opportunities to leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with:
Marketing teams
Designers
Content teams
Sales teams
Align paid media efforts with business and revenue goals
Support integrated campaigns combining:
Paid media
SEO
Email marketing
Organic content
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You combine analytical thinking with creative execution
You enjoy testing, experimenting, and improving campaign performance
You care deeply about ROI and measurable outcomes
You proactively identify opportunities and performance gaps
You thrive in fast-paced marketing environments
Required Experience & Skills
3+ years of hands-on paid media experience
Strong experience with:
Google Ads
Meta Ads Manager
LinkedIn Ads
Proven ability to:
Scale campaigns profitably
Reduce CPA
Improve ROAS
Strong understanding of:
PPC
Attribution models
Conversion tracking
Funnel optimization
Experience with:
Google Analytics (GA4)
Google Tag Manager
Reporting dashboards
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ideal Experience
Experience with:
Lead generation campaigns
E-commerce campaigns
Retargeting funnels
Familiarity with:
HubSpot
Salesforce
Marketo
Marketing automation workflows
Experience managing:
Multiple ad accounts
Client portfolios
Large monthly ad spend
Google Ads and Meta certifications preferred
What a Typical Day Looks Like
Review campaign dashboards and performance metrics
Launch and optimize paid advertising campaigns
Adjust:
Budgets
Bids
Audiences
Creatives
Analyze funnel and conversion performance
Collaborate with creative teams on new ad concepts
Troubleshoot tracking and attribution issues
Prepare performance insights and optimization recommendations
In short: You drive scalable growth through data-backed paid media execution, testing, and continuous optimization.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)
Cost Per Lead (CPL)
Cost Per Acquisition (CPA)
Click-Through Rate (CTR)
Conversion Rate
Lead and revenue growth
Budget efficiency and campaign scalability
Why This Role Stands Out
Direct impact on revenue and business growth
Opportunity to manage large-scale paid campaigns
Exposure to multiple advertising platforms and funnels
Strong ownership and autonomy in campaign management
Remote flexibility with growth-focused marketing teams
Opportunity to grow into senior growth or paid media leadership roles
Interview Process
Application Review
Initial Interview
Technical Interview & Campaign Discussion
Final Interview with Leadership
Apply Now
If you:
Love performance marketing
Enjoy optimizing campaigns daily
Know how to scale paid media profitably
This role is a strong fit for marketers who combine analytical thinking, experimentation, and hands-on execution to drive measurable growth.
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