Search Marketing Manager

Tombras, a 600+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Paid Search Manager. You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year. The Paid Search Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, performance, and strategic direction of paid search programs across key client accounts. This role requires hands-on expertise across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Search Ads 360, with ownership of campaign planning, execution, optimization, pacing, reporting, and client communication. The ideal candidate can manage client business with a high degree of autonomy while also contributing to broader account strategy, developing strong client relationships, mentoring junior team members, and driving measurable business results. This person should bring both tactical excellence and strategic thinking, with a strong understanding of how to improve campaign efficiency, lead quality, conversion performance, and return on ad spend. Where you'll be working: Knoxville, TN. Relocation assistance may be provided. What you'll be doing: Build, launch, and optimize paid search and YouTube campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Search Ads 360. Manage and improve campaign performance across Search, Performance Max, Demand Gen, YouTube, Display, Local, Shopping, and App campaigns, where applicable. Develop tactical paid search media plans, budget recommendations, and weekly/monthly performance reporting for assigned accounts. Own campaign setup, bid strategy management, budget pacing, optimization, and quality control across multiple brands and verticals. Apply best practices across keyword strategy, match types, audience targeting, remarketing, campaign settings, ad copy testing, and automation. Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, and search query analysis to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency. Partner with internal teams and clients to recommend landing page strategy and conversion rate optimization opportunities. Analyze campaign and business performance data to uncover actionable insights and translate findings into optimization plans. Plan and execute A/B tests across campaign variables to improve conversion volume, conversion rate, impression share, efficiency, and ROI. Manage daily, weekly, and monthly pacing to ensure campaigns deliver against budget and performance goals. Implement and test strategies designed to improve leads, sales, ROAS, and overall client outcomes across multiple accounts. Collaborate with the broader Tombras Search team to ensure alignment with client goals, KPIs, reporting frameworks, timelines, and overall media strategy. Support the training and development of analysts and strategists by sharing knowledge, best practices, and platform expertise. Champion team processes and stay current on search marketing trends, platform updates, and emerging best practices. What you bring: 3+ years of paid search experience within an advertising agency or similar fast-paced performance marketing environment. Hands-on experience managing campaigns in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, with working knowledge of Search Ads 360 preferred. Google Ads certification required; Microsoft Advertising certification preferred. Experience managing large-budget campaigns, ideally including enterprise or multi-location clients. Strong client management skills and a proven ability to build trust and communicate clearly with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Experience across a range of campaign types, including Search, Performance Max, Demand Gen, YouTube, Display, Local, Shopping, and App campaigns. Working knowledge of measurement and tracking solutions, including pixels, Google Enhanced Conversions, call tracking, and offline conversion imports. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and turn performance data into actionable recommendations. Strong command of Excel/Google Sheets and presentation tools including PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and execution. Experience with lead generation and ecommerce performance programs. Experience managing multi-brand or multi-location account structures. Familiarity with bid automation, value-based bidding, and advanced audience strategies. Why you'll want to work at Tombras: Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another. Dog-friendly offices Flexible PTO Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development. Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds. Remote employees must be based in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr