Paid Ads Manager
About the role
Paid Ads Manager | Direct Route Marketing & Design
About the Role
Direct Route Marketing & Design is hiring a full-time Paid Ads Manager to lead paid media strategy and execution across our client portfolio. You'll own campaign performance from setup through optimization, working across Google Ads, Meta, and other platforms to drive measurable results for a diverse range of clients.
If you're equal parts analytical and creative, love digging into performance data, and know how to turn numbers into a story clients understand, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Build, launch, and manage paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other platforms as needed Own campaign performance end-to-end: budgeting, bid strategy, targeting, ad copy, and ongoing optimization Monitor and troubleshoot conversion tracking, pixel setup, and attribution issues Analyze performance data and translate it into clear, actionable reporting for clients and internal teams Partner with Account Managers to align paid media strategy with broader client goals Stay current on platform updates, algorithm changes, and industry best practices Manage multiple client accounts and budgets simultaneously, prioritizing based on performance and deadlines Present campaign results and strategy recommendations directly to clients when needed
What You Bring
5+ years of hands-on experience managing paid search and/or paid social campaigns, ideally at an agency Strong working knowledge of Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager (certifications a plus) Experience with conversion tracking, Google Tag Manager, and analytics platforms (GA4) Comfort analyzing data and pulling insights that go beyond surface-level metrics Strong written communication skills for client-facing reporting Ability to manage multiple accounts and budgets without losing attention to detail
Nice to Have
Experience with additional platforms (LinkedIn Ads, Microsoft Ads, TikTok Ads, Pinterest) Experience with e-commerce and/or lead-gen campaigns specifically Familiarity with Looker Studio or similar reporting tools Experience building client-facing performance decks
Why Direct Route
We're a close-knit agency that values real results over vanity metrics. You'll have ownership over your campaigns, direct visibility into client impact, and a team that backs you up when you need it.
Not the right fit? Search for Paid Ads Manager jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Direct Route Marketing & Design
How We Work
At Direct Route, we work in small, tight teams — which means every client gets direct access to the people doing the work. No layers. No account managers translating strategy between departments. Just a focused team that's accountable to your results.
Senior-only talent — we don't outsource strategy to junior staff Direct communication — you'll always know who's working on your account Radical transparency — we tell you what's working and what isn't, always Shared accountability — your KPIs are our KPIs
Want to Work With Us?
We're selective about who we partner with — not because we're precious, but because we need to know we can actually move the needle for you. If you're a serious brand ready to grow, let's talk.
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Paid Ads Manager
About the role
Paid Ads Manager | Direct Route Marketing & Design
About the Role
Direct Route Marketing & Design is hiring a full-time Paid Ads Manager to lead paid media strategy and execution across our client portfolio. You'll own campaign performance from setup through optimization, working across Google Ads, Meta, and other platforms to drive measurable results for a diverse range of clients.
If you're equal parts analytical and creative, love digging into performance data, and know how to turn numbers into a story clients understand, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Build, launch, and manage paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other platforms as needed Own campaign performance end-to-end: budgeting, bid strategy, targeting, ad copy, and ongoing optimization Monitor and troubleshoot conversion tracking, pixel setup, and attribution issues Analyze performance data and translate it into clear, actionable reporting for clients and internal teams Partner with Account Managers to align paid media strategy with broader client goals Stay current on platform updates, algorithm changes, and industry best practices Manage multiple client accounts and budgets simultaneously, prioritizing based on performance and deadlines Present campaign results and strategy recommendations directly to clients when needed
What You Bring
5+ years of hands-on experience managing paid search and/or paid social campaigns, ideally at an agency Strong working knowledge of Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager (certifications a plus) Experience with conversion tracking, Google Tag Manager, and analytics platforms (GA4) Comfort analyzing data and pulling insights that go beyond surface-level metrics Strong written communication skills for client-facing reporting Ability to manage multiple accounts and budgets without losing attention to detail
Nice to Have
Experience with additional platforms (LinkedIn Ads, Microsoft Ads, TikTok Ads, Pinterest) Experience with e-commerce and/or lead-gen campaigns specifically Familiarity with Looker Studio or similar reporting tools Experience building client-facing performance decks
Why Direct Route
We're a close-knit agency that values real results over vanity metrics. You'll have ownership over your campaigns, direct visibility into client impact, and a team that backs you up when you need it.
Not the right fit? Search for Paid Ads Manager jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Direct Route Marketing & Design
How We Work
At Direct Route, we work in small, tight teams — which means every client gets direct access to the people doing the work. No layers. No account managers translating strategy between departments. Just a focused team that's accountable to your results.
Senior-only talent — we don't outsource strategy to junior staff Direct communication — you'll always know who's working on your account Radical transparency — we tell you what's working and what isn't, always Shared accountability — your KPIs are our KPIs
Want to Work With Us?
We're selective about who we partner with — not because we're precious, but because we need to know we can actually move the needle for you. If you're a serious brand ready to grow, let's talk.