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Hybrid PPC Marketing Specialist — Paid Search & Analytics

McDaniels Marketing, Pekin, IL, United States


The Digital Marketing Specialist is a key player in the McD Digital team – developing and managing pay-per-click advertising programs, researching keywords, optimizing landing pages, developing PPC ads, preparing proposals, reports and more. Selected hire will coordinate and help manage client PPC campaigns to ensure goals are being met. This position also coordinates client services responsible for maintaining a PPC campaign’s tasks, creative development and performance reporting, keeping in communication with clients and keeping the team and Marketing Strategist informed of progress. Continuous learning is vital to this position's success and our company's reputation, as this is an ever-changing industry. The Digital Marketing Specialist must research the most effective tools and resources to ensure we offer our clients the best services. Principal Responsibilities: The responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to: Paid Search, Display and Social: Work with Account Managers (AM) to develop, manage and optimize the performance of the paid digital marketing accounts for Google, Facebook and other platforms. The DMS will proactively identify, promote and test additional third-party advertising platforms as needed. Other activities include analysis of account performance against goals, determining appropriate PPC ad copy, keyword match types, and landing pages to test for CTR and conversion rate improvements. The DMS will also work with staff to help mentor and advise on paid search best practices. Website & Landing Page Building & Conversion Optimization: Collaborate with the McD Digital team to design, develop, implement and manage landing pages, including web updates and maintenance. This person will also assist our website project manager during website builds, as needed. Web Analytics: The DMS will utilize Google Analytics to analyze and report on the performance of our digital marketing programs. DMS will be responsible for setup, implementation, and management. Knowledge of features such as advanced segments, goal tracking, bounce rates, and exit pages will be used to provide feedback and recommendations to improve performance. Additionally, the DMS will leverage AdWords data – day parts, keyword positions, etc., to optimize and tune the page Search accounts they manage. Required Skills and Attributes:

Pekin, IL (Office Location)

4 days in office; 1 day remote Reports to: Media & PR Director POSITION SUMMARY

The Digital Marketing Specialist is a key player in the McD Digital team – developing and managing pay-per-click advertising programs, researching keywords, optimizing landing pages, developing PPC ads, preparing proposals, reports and more. Selected hire will coordinate and help manage client PPC campaigns to ensure goals are being met. This position also coordinates client services responsible for maintaining a PPC campaign’s tasks, creative development and performance reporting, keeping in communication with clients and keeping the team and Marketing Strategist informed of progress. Continuous learning is vital to this position's success and our company's reputation, as this is an ever-changing industry. The Digital Marketing Specialist must research the most effective tools and resources to ensure we offer our clients the best services. Principal Responsibilities: The responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to: Paid Search, Display and Social: Work with Account Managers (AM) to develop, manage and optimize the performance of the paid digital marketing accounts for Google, Facebook and other platforms. The DMS will proactively identify, promote and test additional third-party advertising platforms as needed. Other activities include analysis of account performance against goals, determining appropriate PPC ad copy, keyword match types, and landing pages to test for CTR and conversion rate improvements. The DMS will also work with staff to help mentor and advise on paid search best practices. Website & Landing Page Building & Conversion Optimization: Collaborate with the McD Digital team to design, develop, implement and manage landing pages, including web updates and maintenance. This person will also assist our website project manager during website builds, as needed. Web Analytics: The DMS will utilize Google Analytics to analyze and report on the performance of our digital marketing programs. DMS will be responsible for setup, implementation, and management. Knowledge of features such as advanced segments, goal tracking, bounce rates, and exit pages will be used to provide feedback and recommendations to improve performance. Additionally, the DMS will leverage AdWords data – day parts, keyword positions, etc., to optimize and tune the page Search accounts they manage. Required Skills and Attributes:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field 2 or more years of experience executing, actively managing, and reporting on PPC campaigns on platforms such as Google, Meta, TikTok, etc. is preferred, but not required Experience with web analytics Google AdWords Certification (a big plus) Knowledge of web usability, user experience, information architecture, and conversion optimization is preferred Highly skilled at organic and paid social media Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication and presentation to stakeholders, including management, marketing, creative, production, external clients and outside vendors Proficient with PPC & SEO management, reporting, and analytical tools Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Excellent organizational and project management skills and the ability to work under pressure with tight timelines Ability to create buy-in from multiple constituents in a collaborative, cross-functional environment Compensation and Benefits: * Competitive Salary or Hourly Pay w/ Flex Time Part time or full time Full Time Benefits

Quarterly Performance Bonuses Year-End and Holiday Bonuses 401K and Profit-Sharing Program United Healthcare Plan Coverage Group Dental available Pet Insurance (at group rates) Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Group outings and events Continuing education Fun travel opportunities *Eligibility requirements apply. See employee handbook.

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