About the role

  • Own the strategy, execution, and performance of paid search programs across Google, Microsoft, and other major search platforms to drive key business outcomes
  • Responsible for the evolution of our SEM practice, integrating automation, machine learning, AI and cross-channel insights to maximize growth and efficiency
  • Manage agency and vendor relationships, ensuring alignment to Brooks’ paid media strategy and achievement of channel KPIs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, E-commerce, and Digital Products teams to support cohesive plans and seamless execution
  • Capable of wearing multiple hats, manipulating data from multiple sources to analyze performance results and providing strategic recommendations to improve paid efficiency and performance
  • Span between being a strategic thinker who can develop long-term plans, to oversee day-to-day execution, ensuring the program is running effectively and smoothly
  • Required to dig into data to inform decisions, test new approaches, and continuously optimize results
  • Serve as the go-to expert at Brooks for all things Paid Search and champion innovation across the organization

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or similar field required
  • 5+ years of experience in Paid Search, ideally within retail vertical or direct-to-consumer brand
  • Google Ads, SA360 and Microsoft Ads experience required, with deep understanding of bidding strategies across these major search platforms
  • Ability to oversee the build, launch and optimizations across large, complex SEM campaigns that align to business objectives with minimal guidance
  • Strong communication skills with ability to effectively speak to complex details in a clear, concise manner
  • Proven ability to manage large scale budgets, forecast performance, and communicate results effectively
  • Experience managing or working closely with external media/search agencies, with a strong ability to guide strategy, provide feedback, and hold partners accountable to performance goals
  • Experience managing Performance Max and other AI-driven campaign types, with a strong grasp of how automation impacts bidding, targeting, and creative delivery
  • Extremely proficient in core Microsoft 365 products, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • In-depth knowledge of analytics tools (preferably Adobe Analytics)
  • Possesses well-developed skills in strategy creation, decision-making and analytical problem-solving
  • Known for building strong, trust-based partnerships through interpersonal skills to foster cross-channel collaboration
  • Experience with Amazon Advertising is a plus
  • Experience supporting or leading global search strategies
  • Passion for innovation, curiosity, and a bias for action
  • Alignment with Brooks’ values and a genuine interest in the running community

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • HSA and employer contribution
  • FSA
  • Family & fertility assistance
  • 401K Savings Plan and match
  • Employee assistance program
  • Transportation assistance
  • Generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Paid sick and parental leave
  • Product discounts
  • Employee recognition
  • Fitness discounts
  • Volunteer and donation benefits

Job title

Paid Search Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$96,358 - $120,448 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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