The Opportunity

Paid search is no longer about managing platforms. It is about owning how AI driven search investment translates into qualified revenue at scale.

As Senior SEM Manager, you will lead paid search and paid social performance across a portfolio of mid market and enterprise clients, with direct accountability for efficiency, quality, and revenue contribution.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and scale a well resourced SEM organization, supported by a rockstar analytics team and a diverse group of experienced partners managing nearly $10M annually in paid media spend. You will operate with leverage, clarity, and real authority to shape how paid media performs. As Intellibright continues to grow, this role is designed to grow with it, expanding in scope, leadership responsibility, and compensation as performance and impact increase.

This position is built for someone who has mastered execution and is ready to operate at a leadership level. You will set standards, interpret performance signals, and make confident decisions about where to invest, where to optimize, and where patience creates advantage.

This is not account management. This is ownership of revenue performance.

About Intellibright

Intellibright is a performance driven digital marketing agency built around accountability and close client partnerships. Our proprietary revenue analytics connect marketing activity directly to pipeline, sales, and revenue.

Recognized by Inc. 5000 and the Financial Times 500 as one of the fastest growing companies in the Americas five years running, Intellibright is a profitable, self funded agency headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Search at Intellibright does not operate in isolation. SEM is tightly integrated with SEO, CRO, Analytics, Web, and Digital Strategy so paid demand converts, compounds, and scales.

What You Will Own

Paid Search and Paid Social performance across a portfolio of mid market and enterprise clients
Definition and ownership of KPIs across spend efficiency, lead quality, conversion performance, and revenue contribution
Full funnel SEM strategy aligned to business goals, not platform metrics
Authority to recommend pivots, budget reallocations, or increased investment based on performance signals
Intent, keyword, and query strategy across branded, non branded, local, and high value demand
Budget allocation, pacing, and optimization decisions tied directly to measured business impact
Integration of SEM strategy with CRO, landing page performance, and website experience
Cross channel alignment with SEO to maximize SERP visibility and total intent coverage
Guardrails for platform automation, AI bidding, and recommendation adoption
Partnership with Analytics to develop AI powered insights, alerts, and forecasting frameworks
Executive ready performance narratives that move conversations from metrics to direction
Proactive identification of risk, inefficiency, and growth opportunity
Mentorship and elevation of SEM specialists and managers
Contribution to client retention, expansion, and long term account health

How You Work

You anchor decisions to clearly defined KPIs
You know when data calls for action versus patience
You balance automation with human judgment
You think in intent, quality, and revenue, not just clicks
You move decisively and explain tradeoffs clearly
You elevate performance conversations from reports to recommendations
You take accountability for outcomes

Culture and Expectations

Hybrid role with required in office presence Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Fast moving environment with high expectations and clear ownership
Collaborative teams that value clarity, accountability, and results
16 plus years of profitable, self funded growth

Why This Role Matters

This role exists to ensure Intellibright and our clients are making intentional, data informed decisions about where to invest, where to pull back, and how to evolve as paid media continues to change.

For the right person, this is not a static role. It is a leadership platform with a clear path to broader ownership as the company scales.

If you want to own SEM performance at a senior level and grow into larger leadership responsibility over time, this is where you belong.

What We Are Looking For

6 to 9 years of hands on paid search experience with increasing ownership and complexity
Deep expertise in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads with paid social experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to define, monitor, and act on KPIs tied to revenue and lead quality
Experience managing large, complex budgets profitably
Strong understanding of AI, automation, and auction dynamics
Experience partnering with analytics teams to surface insights and guide optimization
Ability to assess downstream impact beyond platform reported conversions
Confidence presenting direction to senior and C level stakeholders
Agency or multi client experience strongly preferred
High bar for thinking, clarity, and ownership

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: $102,000 to $144,000 depending on experience
5 percent performance based bonus opportunity
100 percent company paid healthcare premiums including medical, dental, vision, and life
401(k) with up to 5 percent company match
28 days combined PTO and holidays plus two additional remote work weeks annually

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