Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Lead - Remote

TrueCar is a leading automotive digital marketplace and we are on a mission to make car buying and selling easy, transparent and efficient. We work to empower consumers with data, and foster connections with our network of Certified Dealers who share our belief that truth, transparency and fairness are the foundation to a great experience. We forge partnerships to power car buying programs for some of America’s most trusted brands. And we continually innovate to provide useful tools, research, market context and pricing transparency to help consumers feel empowered and confident all throughout their journey.

As consumers’ priorities and shopping habits shifted, so did we. We are building a modern day marketplace and invite you to come join the TrueCar Crew. You can have a real & direct impact on our journey as we continue to evolve and revolutionize the car buying and selling experience. We are seeking talented individuals who are excited by our mission to revolutionize & elevate the car buying & selling experience.

The Opportunity:

TrueCar seeks a data-driven and innovative Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Lead to join our Performance Marketing team. In this pivotal role reporting to the Director of Performance Marketing, you will develop, execute, and optimize paid media strategies to drive measurable business results. You’ll manage end-to-end campaign operations within Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Meta Ads platforms and play a key role in scaling our SEM efforts. As a member of our in-house team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to directly impact our marketing performance while collaborating across teams to align strategies with broader objectives.

How you will contribute to TrueCar’s success:

• Build, manage, and optimize SEM campaigns in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Meta Ads platforms to achieve KPIs.
• Conduct in-depth keyword research and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities and optimize existing campaigns.
• Develop and implement sophisticated bidding strategies, including automated rules and machine learning.
• Design and execute test-and-learn initiatives to uncover insights and scale performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, analytics, and product, to align SEM strategies with company goals.
• Conduct in-depth performance analyses, creating actionable insights to refine and scale campaigns.
• Own SEM budgets and campaign performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge.

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