Search Performance Manager

OverviewPlacement Type:N/ASalary:$45-49 HourlyBenefits and 401kStart Date:May 6, 2026The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the media/retail media industry and a background in the paid search landscape. This is an analytical and revenue focused role solely dedicated to the search product.Responsibilities:Monitor performance of Sponsored Products and drive one-to-many activities to improve performance for optimal ROI and supplier [advertiser] satisfaction.Identify domain, brand, category, and campaign trends to provide analysis to support incremental budget requests from our suppliers to grow and stabilize investment.Participate in establishing business plan objectives with Account Managers and Campaign ManagersDefine performance and optimization process & best practice guidelines and create robust knowledge base for internal/external useOwn the relationship with our senior client stakeholders aiming for high client satisfaction and retentionReach and exceed KPIs established in partnership with suppliers, retain advertisers/revenue and reduce churn.Responsible for owning the key metrics focused towards driving exponential growth of search.Monitor account performance and ensure accurate billing and forecasting to ensure the financial health of accountsAccountable for thought leadership activity both with the client and internally, putting forward new topics of interest and championing creative strategic thinkingCollaborate closely with API platform partners to act in the best interest of the client to drive performanceUtilize Tableau and other internal dashboards to analyze opportunities, identify patterns and implement proactive solutions including improvements across WMC Search Platform UI, tools, and processes.Proactively identifies growth opportunities for suppliers [advertisers] search investments and proposes solutions to improve ROI.Qualifications:3+ years work experience in the advertising industry with focus in paid search, retail search, eCommerce, or similar directly related experience.Also needs professional experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area.High level of comfort with direct client interaction, including presentations and strategic recommendations, with the ability to translate technical concepts into client-friendly languageExperience in developing media strategies based on data, insights, and analytics.Strong experience in Google Ads, Bing, Yahoo!, Amazon, Co-op Advertising and all paid search terminology and key tools (e.g., AdWords, AdCenter, Retail Search, etc.).Strong analytic and quantitative skills that enable you to use data to develop, validate and measure search campaigns.Strong knowledge of keyword bidding strategies, budget cap management and optimization tacticsExperience with API and Self-Serve platforms is a plusExperience developing or overseeing quantitative analysis and delivering actionable insights.Ambitious, self-starter mentality and entrepreneurial spirit with a strong drive for excellence and delivery of results.Ability to work at all levels with an eye for detail to achieve quality & process goals, actively translates Walmart's core values into everyday practices.Strong communication/interpersonal skills and able to build relationships and influence cross-functionally.LI-SJ1