Ad Operations Manager

About the OpportunityWe are partnering with a highly established, fast-growing Automotive Digital Advertising Agency that has been driving real, measurable results for over 15 years. Unlike typical agencies that merely resell third-party platforms, this firm has built a unique, proprietary in-house product suite spanning SEO, SEM, Programmatic display, and an exclusive SaaS platform.Specializing in high-performance Tier-3 dealership marketing, they design and execute multi-channel campaigns that drive verified showroom visits, service drive appointments, and unit sales for dealer groups nationwide.They are seeking an Ad Operations Manager to serve as the analytical and operational leader of their digital media team. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day campaign deployment, manage a small team of media coordinators, optimize sizable ad spends across Google and programmatic channels, and leverage modern AI workflows to scale campaign performance.What You Will DoEnd-to-End Campaign Execution: Build, traffic, and optimize paid search, Performance Max, Vehicle Listing Ads (VLAs), programmatic display, and streaming/CTV campaigns across a roster of dealership accounts.Budget & Pacing Accountability: Monitor and manage multi-account monthly budgets, fine-tuning bid strategies and reallocating capital to maximize client ROAS.Team Leadership & Quality Assurance: Mentor and direct a small team of campaign coordinators, establishing execution standards and QA workflows for error-free launches.Tracking & Analytics: Implement robust tracking, conversion goals, and event tags using Google Tag Manager (GTM) and GA4.Client Performance Dashboards: Construct and maintain automated reporting dashboards in Looker Studio to translate raw analytics into clear, actionable retail insights.AI-Enabled Efficiency: Integrate AI tools into routine workflows to accelerate keyword discovery, copy iteration, competitive audits, and pacing analysis.What We Are Looking For4+ Years of Paid Media Experience: Proven track record running complex multi-channel digital campaigns, including at least 2+ years specifically within the automotive retail sector (agency, dealership, or dealer group).Google Ecosystem Mastery: Deep expertise in Google Ads (Search, Performance Max, Vehicle Listing Ads), Google Tag Manager, GA4, and Looker Studio.Budget Stewardship: Proven experience managing significant monthly ad spends with tight pacing discipline and conversion accountability.Team Mentorship: Baseline experience coaching, delegating to, or supervising junior analysts and media coordinators.Automotive Technical Savvy: Familiarity with dealer inventory feeds, third-party syndication, and automotive CRM/DMS metrics is a strong plus.Compensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience) + performance bonus incentivesHealth Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceRetirement: 401(k) planTime Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidaysFlexibility: 100% Fully Remote work environment across the U.S.