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Freelance Google Ads Specialist – Full Remote

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Solid and demonstrable experience managing and optimizing Google Ads campaigns
  • Excellent command of Search campaigns and Google bidding strategies
  • Strong working knowledge of Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager
  • Good understanding of lead generation and digital customer acquisition strategies

Responsibilities

  • Audit existing Google Ads accounts and identify optimization opportunities
  • Define acquisition strategies based on client objectives, market, and budget
  • Create, configure and manage Search, Display, Remarketing and Performance Max campaigns
  • Monitor key KPIs and analyze campaign performance to provide actionable recommendations

About the company

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BlackRidge Group

Staffing & Recruiting

We are experts in the global search and selection industry - we work with professional and managerial talent worldwide. Every day, we help businesses to find the talent that they need in order to drive their growth, profits and long-term success.Utilising an extensive international network to carry out cross border work allows us to bring a truly unique approach to the recruitment sector. We do this with accountable experts over 4 countries globally. Over the past 5 years, we have continuously improved and refined our internal processes, training and methodologies in order to reflect the business needs of our clients, and market changes in general. We firmly believe that our deep market expertise can benefit organisations that seek a knowledgeable and professional business partner, with scale and global reach.We share information, knowledge and experience for the benefit of our colleagues, clients and candidates – and we do this better than anyone in the world.We can save you time, worry and money. Most importantly, we remove the risk of running a business that lacks the talented staff to make it succeed.Due to our scale and reach, we are equally able to deliver on one-off projects, or cater for your large-scale recruitment....GET IN TOUCH!

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Google Ads Specialist to manage and optimize digital acquisition campaigns for our clients, primarily SMEs and small businesses.

The role covers the entire Google Ads lifecycle, from account audits and strategy definition to campaign launch, management and continuous optimization, with a strong focus on performance, conversions and profitability.

Your Responsibilities

Google Ads Strategy & Audits

  • Audit existing Google Ads accounts and quickly identify optimization opportunities.
  • Define acquisition strategies based on each client's objectives, market and budget.
  • Structure accounts and campaigns to maximize efficiency and performance.
  • Identify the key levers to improve campaign results and profitability.

Campaign Creation & Management

  • Create, configure and manage Search, Display, Remarketing and Performance Max campaigns.
  • Conduct keyword research and analyze search intent.
  • Structure ad groups, audiences and targeting.
  • Write, test and optimize ads and creative assets.
  • Regularly analyze search terms and manage negative keywords.

Budget & Optimization

  • Define and optimize bidding strategies.
  • Manage budget allocation across campaigns.
  • Identify the best-performing campaigns, audiences, keywords and ads.
  • Implement tests and experiments to continuously improve results.
  • Adjust campaigns based on performance data and profitability objectives.

Tracking & Analytics

  • Implement, verify and optimize conversion tracking.
  • Use Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager to measure campaign performance.
  • Ensure the accuracy and reliability of tracking and reporting data.
  • Understand and analyze attribution and conversion journey challenges.

Performance & ROI

  • Monitor key KPIs including impressions, CTR, CPC, conversion rate, CPA and ROAS.
  • Analyze campaign performance and translate data into concrete optimization actions.
  • Build clear reports focused on performance, conversions and ROI.
  • Provide actionable and prioritized recommendations for each client.
  • Stay up to date with Google Ads developments, new features and industry best practices.

Candidate Profile

  • Experience: Solid and demonstrable experience managing and optimizing Google Ads campaigns, ideally across multiple industries.
  • Google Ads: Excellent command of Search campaigns and Google bidding strategies, with good knowledge of Display, Remarketing and Performance Max.
  • Analytics & Tracking: Strong working knowledge of Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager, as well as conversion tracking and attribution.
  • Digital Acquisition: Good understanding of lead generation and digital customer acquisition strategies.
  • Performance: Strong ROI and profitability mindset, going beyond basic visibility and traffic metrics.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data and quickly translate insights into concrete optimization actions.
  • Organization: Excellent ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks and work independently.
  • Personal Skills: Autonomous, rigorous, proactive and comfortable providing strategic recommendations.
  • Track Record: The ability to present concrete examples of campaigns managed and results achieved will be highly valued.

Collaboration Details

  • Status: Freelance / Independent Contractor
  • Location: 100% Remote
  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Clients: Primarily SMEs and small businesses
  • Collaboration Model: Fixed-price projects or day-rate assignments depending on the project

Application

Please send your CV to cv@blackridgegroup.com.

For any additional information, please contact us at +352 20 61 04.



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