Manager, Paid Search

LaSalle Network has partnered with a digital marketing agency in Chicago in looking for a Paid Search Manager. This role will own the strategy and execution of lower-funnel paid search campaigns, with a strong emphasis on Google Performance Max, conversion-driven search, and ROI-focused optimization.

As the Paid Search Manager, you will work closely with internal strategy, analytics, and client teams to drive measurable business outcomes across a diverse portfolio of clients. This is a hands‑on role for someone who loves performance marketing, testing, and continuously improving results.

This is the perfect role for a candidate who values in‑person collaboration and can be onsite in downtown Chicago 2–3 days a week.

• Own end‑to‑end paid search strategy and execution across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, with a heavy focus on lower‑funnel and conversion‑driven campaigns
• Build, manage, and optimize Performance Max campaigns, including asset strategy, audience signals, and feed‑based initiatives
• Develop and optimize search, shopping, and remarketing campaigns to drive revenue, leads, and efficiency
• Analyze performance trends and make data‑driven recommendations
• Partner closely with analytics teams to ensure accurate tracking, attribution, and reporting
• Conduct ongoing testing across keywords, creative, landing pages, and bidding strategies
• Prepare clear, insightful performance reporting and present results to internal stakeholders and clients
• Stay current on Google Ads platform updates and best practices, especially around automation and AI‑driven solutions

• 3+ years of hands‑on paid search experience in an agency environment
• Proven experience managing lower‑funnel paid search campaigns with a performance mindset
• Strong working knowledge of Google Performance Max
• Experience with conversion tracking, attribution models, and performance measurement
• Comfortable managing multiple client accounts and budgets simultaneously
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Strong communication skills and confidence collaborating with both internal teams and clients
• Exposure to feed management, Merchant Center, or Shopping campaigns is a HUGE plus
• Experience testing and implementing automated bidding and AI‑driven optimizations is a HUGE plus

This position offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401k, and pays a salary of $90k.

If this sounds like the kind of position for you, apply today!

Missy Stella

Sr. Recruiting Lead, Marketing

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.