Performance Search Manager

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are seeking a Search Performance Manager to join our client’s retail media advertising organization. In this role, you will analyze and optimize first-party supplier search campaigns to meet marketing objectives, drive revenue growth, and influence ongoing product enhancements. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Account Management, Campaign Management, and API/Ad Tech partners while being directly responsible for strategic planning, bid and budget management, keyword optimization, account configuration, and performance reporting.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in the media/retail media industry, a thorough understanding of the paid search landscape, and a data-driven, results-oriented approach to campaign optimization.
This is a remote project opportunity through January 2026. Open to candidates located in the Hoboken, NJ/NYC metro areas.

Pay: $48-$52/hour

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute optimization strategies for Sponsored Products to ensure campaign effectiveness and client satisfaction.
• Monitor Sponsored Products' performance and drive one-to-many activities to improve overall ROI and maximize supplier (advertiser) engagement.
• Identify domain, brand, category, and campaign trends to provide insightful analysis, supporting incremental budget requests aimed at growing and stabilizing supplier investments.
• Manage campaign budgets, bids, and keyword targeting to meet performance goals.
• Build and maintain detailed reports and dashboards to track campaign health and performance metrics.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on campaign performance analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Campaign Management, Product, and Ad Tech) to deliver solutions that enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to product and operational feedback loops by championing the voice of the customer and marketplace trends.

Requirements: 

• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing and optimizing paid search campaigns across retail media, digital advertising, or e-commerce platforms.
• Proficient in creating pivot tables, advanced formulas, complex data analysis, and performance forecasting to support optimization strategies.
• Ability to design visually impactful presentations and communicate complex campaign results and strategies effectively to stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret large datasets, recognize trends, and produce actionable insights to drive campaign success.
• Clear and concise communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work across various teams and influence decision-making.
• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple campaigns simultaneously while maintaining high-quality output and meeting deadlines.
• Familiarity with retail media platforms, ad management tools (e.g., SA360, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads), analytics platforms, and bid optimization tools.
• Skilled at proactively identifying campaign challenges and developing scalable solutions to enhance performance and client satisfaction.
• Experience working in a fast-paced retail media or e-commerce environment.
• Understanding of broader digital marketing channels and their interplay with search.
• Familiarity with API integrations, ad tech solutions, and automation strategies.

Perks & Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Performance Search Manager opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Application deadline: 5/2/25

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.