Manager, Growth - Paid Search

Why Work For Us

Grubhub, part of Wonder, is all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 375,000 merchants nationwide. Innovative technology, user-friendly platforms and streamlined delivery capabilities set us apart and make us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering. When you join our team, you become part of a community that works together to innovate, solve problems, grow, work hard and have a ton of fun in the process!

About the Role

This role sits on Grubhub’s Performance Marketing team, reporting into the Senior Manager of Performance Marketing. You will be responsible for leading Grubhub’s in-house paid search team and building a modern, best-in-class paid search program. As our search subject matter expert, you will be expected to surface industry trends and test opportunities to drive consistent performance improvements.

The ideal candidate will bring a data-driven approach to their work and constantly look for ways to drive growth and innovation within our paid search program. This role will be responsible for holistically managing the SEM program and driving performance improvements, while securing required buy-in from leadership on initiatives and partnering with various cross-functional stakeholders. As a result, the role also requires exceptional communication and storytelling skills. The ideal candidate will also have a proven ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. We are looking for someone who has an ownership mindset and will successfully balance building a long-term paid search roadmap with overseeing day-to-day performance management and execution.

The Impact You Will Make

• Oversee Grubhub’s paid search channel end-to-end, including forecasting, budget pacing, optimization, and reporting

• Develop and execute on paid search testing roadmap, including incrementality testing, copy testing, landing page testing, etc.

• Coach and develop a team of Associates, fostering their professional development and growing their paid search expertise

• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business objectives to paid search campaigns that drive measurable impact

• Manage relationships with paid search vendors (Google, Microsoft, etc.) to stay ahead of platform innovations

• Stay on top of paid search trends and industry changes

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Proven track record in the performance marketing space, with 5+ years experience, including 3+ in paid search experience 

• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills; must be very comfortable with data analysis and able to use data to make decisions and conduct experiments

• Hands-on, executional experience in paid search buying platforms (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Apple Search Ads, SA360, etc.)

• Experience with web and app tracking and attribution knowledge

• Ability to prioritize requests from cross-functional stakeholders

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively influence various functional groups and up to executive levels

• Strong self-management and influence capabilities and attention to detail

Got these? Even better

• 2+ years leadership experience

• SQL experience

• Experience working in Tableau or other similar BI tools

• Search Engine Optimization and Generative Engine Optimization expertise

As a matter of company policy, Grubhub does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.

Base salary:

New York: $128,000 - $135,000 per year

Illinois: $115,000 - $122,000 per year

Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

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And Of Course, Perks!

• Flexible PTO. Grubhub employees enjoy a generous amount of time to recharge.

• Health and Wellness. Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k, employee network groups and paid parental leave are just a few of our programs to support your overall well-being.

• Free Meals. Our employees get a weekly Grubhub credit to enjoy. 

• Social Impact. At Grubhub we believe in giving back through programs like the Grubhub Community Fund. Employees are also given paid time off each year to support the causes that are important to them.

Grubhub is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage a workplace that is just as diverse as the customers we serve. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you’re applying for a job in the U.S. and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.  

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