Sem Manager

Join our team at Blazesoft and embark on an exciting journey in the gaming industry. Discover a workplace that combines the thrill of entertainment with a supportive and rewarding environment. Be part of a company that values its employees, offers advanced medical benefits, and creates unforgettable experiences through annual company trips to the Caribbean. Together, let's build a brighter future and redefine the world of gaming.

**Position Overview**:
As the SEM manager at Blazesoft, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing complex, large-scale Google Ads campaigns to drive impactful results across our multi-brand accounts, with a focus on the North American market in the iGaming industry. This role requires a deep understanding of Google Ads platform functionalities, extensive experience in managing campaigns with multi-million budgets, and a proven track record of delivering exceptional performance within the iGaming space. You will work closely with our cross-functional teams to ensure that our brands reach the right audience and drive player engagement and revenue growth. Your data-driven approach and creative thinking will be crucial in achieving our marketing goals.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute data-driven search engine marketing (SEM) to drive business outcomes within the iGaming industry
- Develop, manage and optimize multi-million paid search campaigns (Search, Performance Max, Demand Generation)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with brands, creative, and data teams to ensure campaign alignment, platform best practices, reporting, and knowledge sharing
- Continuously and proactively analyze and report on campaign performance, identifying opportunities for optimization
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to maintain a cutting-edge approach to SEM.
- Align on keyword strategy in collaboration with our SEO Manager to enable a win, pass, play keyword framework
- Write compelling ad copy which is consistent with marketing messaging across all business units
- Create and implement testing opportunities to showcase the value added of search marketing efforts to campaigns and the overall business.
- Proactively identify growth opportunities and spearhead the implementation of innovative advertising strategies for the American iGaming market
- Ensure all campaigns adhere to platform policies, client guidelines, and legal/regulatory requirements, especially within the iGaming industry

**Requirements**:

- Google Ads Certified.
- Prior work experience in iGaming is required.
- 5 years of experience in a Paid Search role managing large-scale, multi-million dollar Google Ads campaigns, with a focus on the North American market and the iGaming industry
- Knowledge of bid management tools, Customer acquisition, and Retention strategy
- Experience with Tag Manager and Pixel Tracking setup
- An analytical thinker with the ability to effectively turn reporting and analysis into actionable insights and execution plans.
- Ability to develop a POV and implications based on data and present findings to key stakeholders.
- Collaborative and positive attitude with a passion for questioning assumptions and answering questions with data in order to unlock value for the enterprise.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

**Benefits**:

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Medical and Health Benefits**

We provide our employees with medical benefits, including dental, vision, prescription coverage, medical coverage, and health benefits.
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Compensation**

We offer competitive salaries and annual bonuses based on individual performance and over achievement, as well as on the company's results.
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Career Development**

We promote leadership opportunities and continued learning by offering paid courses that will expand knowledge and expertise, mentorship, and the opportunity to attend profile networking events worldwide
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Unique Perks**

Some company initiatives we run, tailored to our culture of celebration, include holiday parties, an annual trip to the Caribbean, anniversary celebrations, weekly ‘Happy Friday’ lunches, and a world of other fun experiences

**How to Apply**:
If you're ready to level up your career and join an exciting gaming company, please submit your resume and preferably a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

Department Name

**Marketing and Media Department**

Date Opened

**02/13/2025**

Industry

**Technology**

Job Type

**Full time**

Work Experience

**5+ years**

City

**Vaughan**

State/Province

**Ontario**

Country

**Canada**

Zip/Postal Code

**L4K 2K1