Senior Growth Marketer - SEM
VacationRenter, Dallas, TX, United States
About This Role
VacationRenter is seeking a highly skilled, hands‑on, detail‑oriented Senior Growth Marketer – SEM to help scale our global paid search programs. This role requires a unique blend of high‑level strategic thinking and roll‑up‑your‑sleeves execution. You will play a key role in driving VacationRenter’s growth and shaping the acquisition roadmap, while simultaneously thriving in the day‑to‑day details. This is a deeply hands‑on position for someone who enjoys building campaigns from the ground up, optimizing at a granular level within the platforms, and driving tangible performance improvements through rigorous testing and analysis. Day‑to‑day, you will be responsible for managing and scaling campaigns, constantly identifying new opportunities for efficiency and growth, and partnering cross‑functionally with Product, Engineering, and Business Intelligence. The ideal candidate brings deep paid search expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a proven track record of driving impactful results within complex, high‑volume accounts. This role will report directly to the Head of Growth. This is a full‑time hybrid position, based in Dallas. Role & Responsibilities
Drive a performance‑based search marketing strategy across domestic and international markets, managing high‑volume campaigns in English and local languages. Own the day‑to‑day granular account structure—including campaigns, ad groups, keywords, and creatives—building for both immediate performance and long‑term scalability. Continuously monitor and analyze campaign data to pinpoint and implement optimization opportunities across bidding, targeting, and creative assets to maximize ROI. Actively champion the use of AI tools and modern automation to streamline workflows, accelerate testing, and improve campaign efficiency. Contribute directly to the evolution of our internal tooling. Proactively identify and execute on opportunities to profitable growth from paid search. Dive deep into large, complex datasets to uncover hidden trends, translating raw numbers into clear, execution‑ready strategies. Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and BI teams to implement product improvements, build robust testing frameworks and drive holistic performance improvements across the user journey. Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of search engine marketing experience (Google, Bing). Previous experience using bulk management tools such as Google Ads Editor or Microsoft Ads Editor, as well as platform‑specific tools. Strong proficiency in spreadsheets (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.). Strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for data‑driven marketing, including experience with Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or other analytics platforms. Demonstrated experience creating and optimizing successful marketing campaigns. Complex advertising account management experience. Strong attention to detail and highly adaptable. Self‑starter who will thrive in an ambiguous startup environment. Competitive, entrepreneurial mindset. Preferred Qualifications & Prior Experience
Experience working in a high‑growth startup environment. Background in the travel industry. Proven expertise in leveraging advanced AI tools, platforms, and workflows. Prior experience working on search experience products. Proficiency in campaign translation and localization. Experience with marketing attribution modeling. Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary + equity. Top‑tier laptop provided. 100% company‑paid health benefits for base plan coverage, with the option to upgrade to higher‑tier plans. 401(k) with company match. Unlimited, guilt‑free vacation days. Annual wellness stipend (gym + other wellness activities). Monthly house cleaning stipend. Annual travel allowance. Monthly cell phone & internet usage stipend. Charity donation company match. Employee referral bonus. Team off‑sites/activities.
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VacationRenter is seeking a highly skilled, hands‑on, detail‑oriented Senior Growth Marketer – SEM to help scale our global paid search programs. This role requires a unique blend of high‑level strategic thinking and roll‑up‑your‑sleeves execution. You will play a key role in driving VacationRenter’s growth and shaping the acquisition roadmap, while simultaneously thriving in the day‑to‑day details. This is a deeply hands‑on position for someone who enjoys building campaigns from the ground up, optimizing at a granular level within the platforms, and driving tangible performance improvements through rigorous testing and analysis. Day‑to‑day, you will be responsible for managing and scaling campaigns, constantly identifying new opportunities for efficiency and growth, and partnering cross‑functionally with Product, Engineering, and Business Intelligence. The ideal candidate brings deep paid search expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a proven track record of driving impactful results within complex, high‑volume accounts. This role will report directly to the Head of Growth. This is a full‑time hybrid position, based in Dallas. Role & Responsibilities
Drive a performance‑based search marketing strategy across domestic and international markets, managing high‑volume campaigns in English and local languages. Own the day‑to‑day granular account structure—including campaigns, ad groups, keywords, and creatives—building for both immediate performance and long‑term scalability. Continuously monitor and analyze campaign data to pinpoint and implement optimization opportunities across bidding, targeting, and creative assets to maximize ROI. Actively champion the use of AI tools and modern automation to streamline workflows, accelerate testing, and improve campaign efficiency. Contribute directly to the evolution of our internal tooling. Proactively identify and execute on opportunities to profitable growth from paid search. Dive deep into large, complex datasets to uncover hidden trends, translating raw numbers into clear, execution‑ready strategies. Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and BI teams to implement product improvements, build robust testing frameworks and drive holistic performance improvements across the user journey. Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of search engine marketing experience (Google, Bing). Previous experience using bulk management tools such as Google Ads Editor or Microsoft Ads Editor, as well as platform‑specific tools. Strong proficiency in spreadsheets (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.). Strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for data‑driven marketing, including experience with Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or other analytics platforms. Demonstrated experience creating and optimizing successful marketing campaigns. Complex advertising account management experience. Strong attention to detail and highly adaptable. Self‑starter who will thrive in an ambiguous startup environment. Competitive, entrepreneurial mindset. Preferred Qualifications & Prior Experience
Experience working in a high‑growth startup environment. Background in the travel industry. Proven expertise in leveraging advanced AI tools, platforms, and workflows. Prior experience working on search experience products. Proficiency in campaign translation and localization. Experience with marketing attribution modeling. Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary + equity. Top‑tier laptop provided. 100% company‑paid health benefits for base plan coverage, with the option to upgrade to higher‑tier plans. 401(k) with company match. Unlimited, guilt‑free vacation days. Annual wellness stipend (gym + other wellness activities). Monthly house cleaning stipend. Annual travel allowance. Monthly cell phone & internet usage stipend. Charity donation company match. Employee referral bonus. Team off‑sites/activities.
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