Head of Paid Acquisition (Google Ads, SEM)

LawnStarter

LawnStarter

Marketing & Communications
United States
Posted on Oct 10, 2024

LawnStarter is the nation's leading on-demand platform for lawn care and landscaping services, and our vision is to be a one-stop shop for all outdoor home services. Over the past 10 years, we've expanded to 120 metro areas, raised $35 million in funding, and acquired our largest competitor, solidifying our leadership in the industry.

As we continue to scale, we are looking for a Head of Paid Acquisition to help drive our growth, with a primary focus on Google Ads Paid Search.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, scrappy startup environment and love the intersection of data and digital marketing, read on.

What you'll be responsible for

  • Grow Paid Search Revenue:
    Lead and optimize Google Ads paid search campaigns that drive nearly all of our paid acquisition efforts. You'll leverage advanced strategies—bid optimization, copy tests, audience-based rules, and more—combined with internal customer data to maximize ROAS across multiple markets.
  • Lead a High-Performing Team:
    Build and mentor a team of paid search experts. Define performance metrics, establish best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Manage Complex Campaign Structures:
    Oversee large-scale Google Ads campaigns across multiple brands and service lines. You'll bring extensive experience managing complex, multi-market campaigns with varied seasonality, demographics, and pricing.
  • Drive Strategic Growth:
    Develop and execute paid search strategies for new verticals as we expand beyond lawn care. Tailor campaigns to fit each unique market, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for growth.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    Work closely with product, sales, and customer service teams to align paid search strategies with broader business goals. Your ability to integrate paid search insights into the company’s overall marketing efforts will be crucial.
  • Own the P&L for Ad Spend:
    You'll be responsible for all paid search spending, ensuring that we hit revenue and efficiency targets. Prepare detailed plans (3-year, 1-year, and quarterly) and own the financial outcomes.
  • Analyze Data for Insights:
    Use data to inform strategy—identifying trends in lifetime value, keyword performance, conversion rates by market, and more. You'll also work closely with engineering and data teams to integrate ad platforms with internal data systems.
  • Explore New Channels & Test Strategies:
    While 90% of your focus will be on Google Ads, you'll also explore new paid channels and test innovative strategies to enhance performance.