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Performance Marketing Manager, Retail Search

Procter & Gamble, Boston, MA, United States


Job Location
BOSTON GO & TECH CENTER

Job Description
The Performance Marketing Manager, Retail Search is responsible for planning, executing, optimizing, and scaling paid search programs across eRetail and retail media platforms to drive profitable growth. This role partners closely with brand, sales, analytics, and agency teams to ensure search investments maximize visibility, conversion, and return on ad spend (ROAS) across priority eCommerce customers.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands‑on platform expertise and a commercial mindset, translating shopper behavior and category dynamics into high‑performing search strategies.

Key Responsibilities
Search Strategy & Activation

Develop and execute eRetail search strategies aligned to brand, category, and customer objectives

Own keyword and product targeting strategies across priority platforms (e.g., Amazon Sponsored Products & Brands, Walmart Search, Instacart, Target Roundel)

Translate business priorities (innovation launches, seasonal pushes, hero SKUs) into effective search plans

Campaign Management & Optimization

Manage day‑to‑day activation of search campaigns, including budget pacing, bid management, and targeting refinements

Continuously optimize campaigns to improve ROAS, conversion rate, share of voice, and incremental sales

Test and scale new search capabilities, formats, and beta opportunities offered by retail media partners

Performance Measurement & Insights

Monitor and analyze performance using platform reporting, dashboards, and internal tools

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across keywords, products, and retailers

Deliver clear performance readouts and actionable insights to internal stakeholders

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with Sales, Brand, Category, and Analytics teams to align search activity with broader eCommerce and omnichannel strategies

Collaborate with creative teams to ensure assets are optimized for search performance

Work with agency partners (where applicable) to ensure best‑in‑class execution and governance

Financial & Business Management

Manage search budgets with discipline, ensuring efficient investment and accurate forecasting

Support annual planning, quarterly phasing, and in‑year reallocation decisions

Contribute to test‑and‑learn agendas to drive continuous improvement and innovation

Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, or a related field

Experience in eCommerce, retail media, or paid search (Amazon experience strongly preferred)

Hands‑on experience managing search campaigns within major eRetail platforms

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and translate insights into action

Proficiency in Excel and performance reporting tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with CPG, consumer goods, or omnichannel retail environments

Familiarity with broader retail media ecosystems (DSP, onsite display, offsite media)

Experience managing agencies or external partners

Understanding of shopper marketing and digital shelf optimization

Key Success Metrics

Return on ad spend (ROAS) and cost efficiency

Conversion rate and sales growth of priority SKUs

Share of search / category visibility

Budget accuracy and pacing

Quality and impact of insights delivered to stakeholders

Core Competencies

Data‑driven decision making

Commercial and growth mindset

Strong communication and storytelling with data

Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Curiosity and willingness to test, learn, and adapt

Compensation
Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

Starting Pay / Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $122,200.00 / year

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statements
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQs, please click HERE (https://faq.pgwebtools.com/us-work-authorization-faqs/).

Procter & Gamble participates in e‑verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule
Full time

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