Manager, Paid Acquisition - Search — Walnut Creek, CA

Why Work For Us?

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in aE4 discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position

• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period

• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.

• Collaborative Environment – aE4 will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members

• Free GKf fJSaTRf Membership

• NRF FbJrZUV Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

At aE4, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members live life more confidently by delivering to them amazing service and a portfolio of outstanding products that benefit them. In doing so, we align with our True North vision of creating Members for life.

NOTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days a week in our Walnut Creek, CA office.

As our Manager, Paid Acquisition, you’ll be the architect of our cross-channel strategy, mentoring a team of specialists. You will be spearheading our paid acquisition efforts. This role involves designing and executing our comprehensive, cross-channel campaigns and providing mentorship to a team of dedicated specialists.

Essential Functions

• Oversees Digital Marketing Objectives

• Develops strategies to drive business performance through the execution of paid advertising campaigns across Meta, Google, Reddit, Yelp, TikTok, and Pinterest.

• Monitors CPL, ROAS and CPA. Identify trends and pivot strategies in real-time to capitalize on platform shifts.

• Partner effectively with various cross-functional teams, including Creative, Marketing Platforms, Marketing, and Marketing Intelligence to achieve paid acquisition goals.

• Team Management

• Manage a high-performing team of Paid Acquisition Specialists, providing consistent mentorship and professional development to elevate individual and collective performance.

• Cultivate a rigorous culture of experimentation and continuous testing to optimize campaign performance and discover new growth opportunities.

• Insights & Reporting

• Track core KPIs to provide clear visibility into performance and drive data-backed decision-making.

• Provides recommendations and solutions for both short and long term actions to executive management.

• Provides meaningful insights that enable tangible improvements, inform strategic decisions, and optimize campaign performance.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proven track record in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) performance marketing; experience in financial services or membership-based models is a significant plus.

• Deep knowledge of the Google Marketing Platform, Meta Business Suite, Reddit, Yelp, TikTok and Pinterest.

• A portfolio of success in scaling digital programs and improving campaign performance at an enterprise level.

• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail on content quality and analytics reporting.

EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field or combination of education and relevant experience

• 5 years of experience in digital marketing including 2–3 years of proven leadership or people management experience

• Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA

We target between minimum and midpoint of the range, and all offers are subject to a fair pay analysis - Compensation Range: Min: $132,465.00 - Mid: $165,580.00