Location: Kfar Sava, IL (hybrid)
NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.
Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find NEXT.
Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a Sr. Team Lead, Paid Media to lead performance marketing execution and optimization at scale. This is a hands-on, analytical, and high-impact role overseeing a team of channel experts (digital ads, affiliates, and search) managing tens of millions of dollars in annual spend. You’ll work closely with the Director of Digital Marketing and own the numbers—budgeting, performance analysis, campaign excellence, and funnel conversion.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in the details—obsessed with performance, hungry to test and improve, and excited to lead a team that delivers growth through data-backed execution. You should bring a sharp performance marketing skillset and an understanding of the bigger picture—how to speak to small business owners, navigate complex products like insurance, and scale outcomes that actually matter.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Next’s paid media programs across digital ads, affiliates, and search—driving acquisition and revenue growth through performance campaigns.
- Manage a high-performing team of media buyers and channel owners, guiding their priorities, development, and execution.
- Own budget allocation, forecasting, pacing, and ongoing performance tracking across all paid media channels.
- Design and execute A/B tests to improve conversion rates across the funnel, partnering closely with data analysts and engineers to validate results and surface actionable insights.
- Maintain a relentless focus on conversion rate optimization (CRO) and marketing efficiency—scaling what works and eliminating waste.
- Monitor and analyze media performance, identify trends and data anomalies, and work cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies in reporting or attribution.
- Collaborate with our Data Engineering and Analytics teams to build and refine dashboards, ensure data accuracy, and inform strategic planning.
- Stay on top of platform changes, algorithm updates, and industry trends—bringing back relevant insights from webinars, industry reports, and conferences.
- Regularly present performance trends, learnings, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Partner with creative and content leads to continuously test and evolve messaging, assets, and targeting.
- Contribute to company-wide experimentation initiatives and support cross-functional growth programs.
What We Need:
- 8+ years of experience in paid media, with at least 3 years managing large-scale performance marketing programs (minimum $20M+ annually).
- 4+ years of people management (team lead and beyond), preferably in a global company
- Hands-on campaign management experience across Meta, Google Ads, YouTube, programmatic, and/or affiliate platforms.
- Deep understanding of A/B testing, conversion rate optimization, and full-funnel performance marketing best practices.
- Strong analytical background—you can spot a tracking error, build your own report, or model a what-if budget scenario in your sleep.
- Experience working closely with data engineers, analysts, and cross-functional teams to optimize measurement, attribution, and marketing systems.
- A track record of managing and mentoring a high-performing team
- Exceptional communication skills—you can clearly articulate tradeoffs, defend recommendations with data, and tailor your message to execs, peers, and direct reports.
- Experience in fintech, or small business marketing is a strong plus.
- A sharp understanding of the small business mindset and the nuances of marketing a complex, highly-considered product like insurance.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 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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What We Do
The needs of business owners have significantly changed over the past decade, the insurance industry hasn’t. When you’re running your own business, you’re placing a huge bet on yourself. Your ideas, your passion, your blood, sweat and tears define your success. Next Insurance was created to give your business the coverage it deserves. Simple, affordable and tailored. So no matter what you do, no matter how you define success, we’re right there, next to you. Behind our groundbreaking AI-based technology there are hundreds of us. Data scientists, insurance advisors, product managers, designers & more. We are passionate about helping businesses achieve their goals & are committed to serve the needs of business owners. Even our three founders started their path as small business owners so they have been there and are committed to supporting the journey of your business.
Why Work With Us
Next Insurance is looking for explorers who are filled with curiosity, have the desire to travel the unbeaten path, and realize new heights in providing small business owners with the peace of mind to run their businesses. If you move fast, customer-focused, and willing to challenge the status quo, Next Insurance might just be your next journey.
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