Senior Paid Search Manager
About this role
Location: Irvine, CA — Onsite
Compensation: $130,000–$155,000 base + bonus + equity (for qualified candidates)
How to Apply
Think you're a great fit? We'd love to see your work.
To apply, email your resume, cover letter, and explain how much ad sepend you have managed on what platforms to [email protected] (Subject: Senior Paid Search Manager). Clearly explain which aspects of the work you owned, your target salary requirement, and your current city of residence.
About Bidbus
Bidbus is a real-time automotive marketplace that enables consumers to sell their vehicles through competitive bidding from licensed dealers.
We recently raised a $15M Series A, achieved 7x growth over the past year, served more than 10,000 sellers, and reached approximately $300M in annualized GMV.
The Role
We are seeking a senior, hands-on Google acquisition specialist to drive Search and Performance Max efforts.
We plan to scale ad spending from $200K up to $2M+ per month across LA, SF, and DFW, with additional markets on the horizon. Your objective will be to increase the volume of qualified sellers, listings, and sold vehicles while maintaining marginal CAC within reasonable limits.
This is not just an agency management position—you will work directly within the account.
What You’ll Own
Strategy and execution for Google Search and Performance Max
Optimization of search terms, keywords, match types, and negative keywords
Campaign structuring for brand vs. non-brand and across individual markets
Conversion tracking, offline conversions, and CRM integration
Landing page and funnel testing
Developing and managing a weekly experiment roadmap with performance insights
Scaling budgets in a controlled manner based on qualified leads, listings, and sales
What We’re Looking For
6+ years of hands-on experience with Google Ads
Experience managing $200K–$2M+ in monthly Google ad spend
Strong background in lead generation, marketplaces, automotive, real estate, insurance, mortgage, home services, or healthcare
In-depth knowledge of Search, Performance Max, smart bidding, enhanced conversions, and offline conversion imports
Ability to optimize for more than just CPL, focusing on qualified leads, transactions, and revenue
Strong analytical skills with a willingness to remain hands-on
Success in the First 90 Days
Identify and resolve major account and measurement issues
Eliminate obvious inefficiencies
Enhance visibility into downstream performance
Launch impactful campaign and landing page tests
Scale the strongest markets and intent categories within CAC guidelines
Company at a glance
AI-First Marketplace for Dealerships to Buy Used Cars Directly From Consumers.
Bidbus sources consumer-owned used cars and connects them to dealerships through an online auction held twice a week. Dealerships pay sellers directly and pick up the cars.
Consumers receive higher offers due to dealer competition, and dealerships gain access to a better selection of cars than traditional sourcing methods—all while scaling efficiently with our AI-first approach.
Top Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
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