We are PMG
Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 9 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG utilizes business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, CKE Restaurants, Experian, Intuit, Kohler, Nike, Sephora, Therabody, and Whole Foods spans 85+ countries.
Who You Will Be Working With
At PMG, our Paid Search Marketing (SEM) team is a group of passionate strategists and problem-solvers who thrive on delivering impactful search campaigns. We work alongside media strategy, creative, and analytics teams to develop innovative, full-funnel marketing strategies for some of the world’s most exciting brands.
Our team prides itself on a collaborative and growth-oriented culture, where every member’s contributions are valued, and new ideas are always welcome. We constantly challenge ourselves to explore fresh solutions, adapt to industry changes, and uncover opportunities that drive success for our clients. As an SEM Senior Lead, you’ll play a key role in shaping strategies, mentoring team members, and driving exceptional results.
What You Will Do
- Lead the tactical execution and optimization of search programs, managing marketing activities to ensure alignment with client goals and scalable growth.
- Coach and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on account management across platforms like Google Ads, Bing, and others for a variety of clients.
- Develop creative and messaging strategies that align with Google best practices and deliver results for client campaigns.
- Define comprehensive strategies for keyword opportunities, campaign structuring, targeting, and display networks, tailored to meet specific client objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, providing cross-channel recommendations to maximize revenue, return on investment, and overall impact.
- Motivate and inspire teammates, serving as a leader and mentor within PMG’s search team while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Drive adoption of PMG’s proprietary platform, Alli, integrating its capabilities into client accounts and contributing to its evolution through product recommendations.
- Lead PMG-wide search training, sharing expertise and driving departmental initiatives to ensure team success.
- Integrate technical solutions to create custom strategies that address client-specific business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes.
What You Will Bring
- 6+ years of experience in paid search, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Advanced expertise in managing paid search platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Bing Ads to deliver scalable growth and measurable results.
- Proficiency in campaign structuring, keyword expansion, audience targeting, and budget optimization to achieve client objectives.
- Expertise in performance analysis, leveraging metrics to deliver actionable insights and cross-channel recommendations that maximize ROI.
- Strong ability to design and execute A/B testing frameworks and creative testing strategies for continuous improvement.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities and optimize paid search efforts effectively.
- Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and Google Analytics to analyze data and deliver clear, actionable performance insights.
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills to guide junior team members and foster a collaborative, innovative team culture.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to align paid search efforts with broader marketing strategies and ensure cross-functional success.
- A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a Continual Learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a Customer-Focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
- A dedication to People-Focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by Leading by Example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.
What We Offer
- Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
- Generous PTO: Benefit from our generous paid time off policy to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
- Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
- Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our competitive 401(k) matching program.
- Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
- Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
- Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
- Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
- AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.
What Sets Us Apart
Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.
In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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What We Do
PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG brings together business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights, all powered by our proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Alli.
With 11 office hubs worldwide, including in Dallas, Austin, Dusseldorf, London, and New York, our team is made up of 900 employees globally, and our work for brands like Apple, Nike, CKE Restaurants, Dropbox, Experian, Intuit, Kimberly-Clark, Kohler, Sephora, Travelex, and Whole Foods has received top industry recognitions including Cannes Lions and Adweek Media Plan of the Year.
PMG has grown through commitments to continuous improvement, business integrity, and cultivating dynamic relationships. We're proud to have been named Agency of the Year multiple times by Digiday, MediaPost, Adweek, Campaign US, and Ad Age; rank among Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators; and be the only company named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work nine years in a row.
Why Work With Us
PMG is a place where technologists, innovators, professionals, parents, allies, mentors, and new grads alike can continuously learn, grow and challenge themselves every day. From day one, our people are empowered to do meaningful work, to flex their agility, and to help us live our values as we strive to always change for the better.
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