Paid Media Specialist - (Ref: 198472)

Title: Paid Media Specialist - (Ref: 198472)Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)Salary: $100,000–$115,000 Base + 10% BonusEmployment Type: PermanentThe OpportunityForsyth Barnes is partnering with an established, multimillion-dollar industrial distribution business to recruit two Paid Media Specialists as part of a strategic move to bring paid search operations in-house. With over $30 million in annual paid media spend, this is an opportunity to take ownership of large-scale Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising campaigns, working alongside an experienced digital marketing team to drive performance and commercial growth.Key Responsibilities - Paid Media Specialist (Paid Search)Manage and optimise Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising (Bing) campaigns.Take ownership of Google Shopping campaigns, including product feeds and campaign performance.Execute paid search strategies across multiple e-commerce domains.Monitor ROAS, campaign efficiency and overall advertising performance.Collaborate with Paid Media Managers to transition agency-managed campaigns in-house.Key Requirements - Paid Media Specialist (Paid Search)5+ years' hands-on paid search experience, with advanced Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising expertise.Strong experience with Google Shopping, product feeds and campaign optimisation.Proven experience managing complex, high-budget paid search accounts.Background in industrial distribution, manufacturing, hardware, tools or product-led e-commerce preferred.Search Ads 360 (SA360) experience highly desirable.Google Analytics experience beneficial.What's on OfferCompetitive base salary + 10% annual bonus.Opportunity to manage campaigns within a $30M+ annual advertising operation.Significant ownership and influence as paid search transitions in-house.Healthcare benefits, 401(k) and 15 days PTO.Hybrid working arrangement (3 days onsite)