Digital Advertising Specialist (Head Office - Niagara) (12-month Contract)

Performance Auto Group View all jobs

  • Niagara Falls, ON
  • $56,000 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
DescriptionPosition at Performance Auto GroupDrive for ExcellenceLooking to join a fast-paced and an ever-expanding organization? Be a part of our dynamic team at Performance Auto Group!Performance Auto Group is currently seeking a Digital Advertising Specialist to join their super savvy, high paced Marketing team.This is a full-time remote 12-month contract position with the expectation of on-site attendance at our Niagara Region office once per week.About UsPerformance Auto Group, is a leading automotive group, whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:
  • Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
  • Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
  • Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
  • Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
  • Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
  • Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families
Here's what you'll deliver:
  • Lead the strategic development, execution and ongoing optimization of paid search and social media campaigns across all of our accounts;
  • Review analytics to identify performance trends and actionable opportunities;
  • Actively manage paid campaign budgets and the allocation of budgets, balancing audience demand opportunities with volume and profitability;
  • Assist with the development of ad copy, and actively split-test for performance improvements;
  • Provide weekly performance results and insights to internal stakeholders;
  • Collaborate with regional marketing teams to ensure alignment of messaging and initiative focus;
  • Manage, update, and distribute forecasts and search demand analysis;
  • Ensure paid search and social best practices are employed;
  • Stay on top of industry trends and platform/provider updates while evaluating opportunities for innovation;
  • Conduct keyword research to ensure both positive and negative keyword lists are optimized for success;
  • Optimize paid search programs through the testing of various performance levers such as ad copy, landing pages, bidding strategies, negative keywords etc.
  • Expand the visibility and working knowledge of SEM across the organization through presenting and communicating SEM best practices, core findings and emphasizing each channel's importance in the marketing mix.
  • Actively participate in team meetings to drive improvements to campaign performance and overall website metrics;
  • Other duties as assigned.
What you need to succeed:
  • Formal training/certification in a computer-related discipline.
  • 1-3 years of Digital Advertising experience.
  • Google AdWords and Bing Certifications, with an accompanying proven track record managing large, complex Search Engine Marketing campaigns.
  • Social Media Campaign Experience
  • Ability to write effective, error-free ad copy.
  • Data-driven mindset, and proficiency with Google Analytics, as well as emerging data collection and reporting tools.
  • Strong attention to detail, with excellent organization and project management skills.
  • Driven yet collaborative - you work well in an engaged, busy team environment.
  • Savvy and up-to-date with current paid search marketing practices.
  • Proactive, organized, and results-driven.
  • Other programming and analytical tool exposure is an asset.
  • Automotive industry knowledge is an asset.
What's in it for you?
  • Excellent management support and guidance
  • Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
  • Discount on vehicles, service, and parts for you and your family
  • Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country
  • Free and engaging employee events
  • Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?!
Job Type: Full Time - Temporary (12-month contract)Compensation (expected annual salary): $56,000 per year. The starting salary will be set within this range based on job-related factors such as relevant skills and experience.Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Ontario with over 2,000 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet, Canada's largest indoor used car showroom.This recruitment process involves the use of artificial intelligence, and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.Performance Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable legislation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.#SP

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