Paid Advertising Specialist, Lead Generation
***Proficiency in spoken and written English at an advanced level is required for this role.
A day in the life:
The Paid Advertising Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution and performance of paid advertising campaigns across their book of business, partnering closely with the lead Strategist or independently owning end-to-end strategy for a select group of core clients. The Paid Advertising Specialist is an attentive learner, eager to problem solve, and hungry to grow their technical, strategic, and analytical skills. They have great communication skills and collaborate well with their lead Strategists. They are known for their reliability and attention to detail, resulting in high-quality work delivered on time. They are actively involved in supporting reporting, optimizations, and routine campaign management. They are a self-starter when it comes to their responsibilities and manage their workflow efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain flawless execution across all paid advertising platforms (Meta, Google, TikTok, etc.), ensuring accurate setup, tracking, naming conventions, and rigorous QA with zero revenue-impacting errors.
Operate with high ownership and autonomy, independently managing timelines, budgets, pacing, and day-to-day performance without the need for reminders or constant oversight.
Execute and optimize paid advertising programs end-to-end, including ad builds, optimizations, reporting, pacing, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Demonstrate strong strategic thinking, proactively identifying growth opportunities, forming test hypotheses, and recommending data-backed optimizations aligned to client goals.
Maintain a client-first mindset, consistently incorporating client objectives, constraints, and brand nuances into executional and strategic decision-making.
Show calm, solutions-oriented problem solving, especially during performance volatility, technical issues, or major campaign pivots.
Ensure accurate budget pacing and adherence to planned spend, proactively flagging risks or opportunities before issues arise.
Own the upkeep and execution of client testing roadmaps, including project management of next steps and prioritization of experiments.
Deliver on-time launches and updates for all campaigns and key deliverables.
Autonomously prepare and present performance reports and recaps, using clear data storytelling to communicate insights and next steps.
Leverage Power Digital’s Nova ecosystem, including Power Circuit and nova Creative Affinity, to inform strategy, execution, and reporting.
Add value beyond execution by introducing new ideas, efficiencies, frameworks, or process improvements that enhance team operations or client outcomes.
Utilize AI technologies to improve efficiency, performance analysis, and operational workflows where applicable.
Role Requirements:
1-2 years of digital marketing; Agency experience a plus
1+ years of experience with Direct Response marketing specifically in E-Commerce; Lead Gen and B2B a plus
1+ years of experience with Meta or Google Ads for direct response campaigns; additional platforms a plus (TikTok Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Pinterest Ads, etc)
1+ years' experience leading paid advertising strategy for direct response marketing efforts
1+ years' experience with Google Analytics, Shopify; other technical platforms a plus
1 year of client-facing experience and handling communications
Excellent Excel skills with clear understanding of advanced Excel features
Excellent data analytics skills
Highly dependable, self-starter, high energy, positive attitude with good organization, and time management skills
Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for problem-solving, continued learning, and personal development
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Managing a full workload indicated by $20K revenue/employee
90% Client Retention, evaluated biannually
Most Important Things (MITs)
Strategically Manage and Communicate Performance Insights
Execute and Optimize Paid Advertising Campaigns Across Channels
Leverage Tools and Technology for Efficiency and Innovation
Benefits & Perks:
Base salary + commission opportunities
Prepaid Medicine Plan
15 paid vacation days (PTO) per year
Up to 4 hours per quarter for paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) towards philanthropic endeavors
Fully flex work environment: full-remote, in-office, or hybrid
A one time 400.000 COP Work From Home (WFH) stipend automatically added to your first paycheck
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
17 observed Colombian national holidays + 2 mental health recharge days per year
Legal benefits like Prima, Cesantias
Paid Social Security
Unlimited opportunities for growth & leadership within a rapidly growing firm
Ongoing employee development programs for personal and professional growth (Hedgehog and Vital 5s)
Quarterly awards including prize money and recognition for outstanding performance