Pavago

Paid Ads Specialist

South Africa full-time Mid Salary not listed
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Paid Ads Specialist – Performance Marketing
Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Paid Ads Specialist to manage and optimize performance marketing campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and LinkedIn Ads.
This is a hands-on role focused on lead generation, conversions, ROAS, CPA, and scalable growth. You’ll own campaigns from setup and targeting through testing, optimization, tracking, and reporting.
We’re looking for someone who understands the numbers behind paid media and knows how to turn campaign data into better performance.
What You’ll Do
Paid Media Management

Build, launch, and manage campaigns across Google, Facebook/Instagram, and LinkedIn

Conduct keyword, audience, competitor, and targeting research

Manage campaign budgets and allocate spend based on performance

Use campaign types such as Search, Display, Performance Max, remarketing, and paid social

Campaign Optimization

Monitor and optimize ROAS, CPA, CPC, CTR, conversion rates, and lead volume

Run structured A/B tests across:

Ad copy and creative

Audiences and targeting

Landing pages

Bidding strategies

Identify underperforming campaigns and implement improvements

Scale winning campaigns while maintaining efficiency

Tracking & Analytics

Configure and monitor conversion tracking using Google Analytics (GA4) and Google Tag Manager

Analyze performance across the full acquisition funnel

Prepare clear weekly/monthly performance reports

Translate campaign data into actionable recommendations

Creative & Funnel Collaboration

Work with design and content teams on ad creative and messaging

Recommend landing page and funnel improvements

Align paid acquisition campaigns with broader marketing goals

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience managing Google Ads and Meta Ads

Strong understanding of PPC, paid social, conversion tracking, attribution, and remarketing

Hands-on experience with Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager

Strong understanding of metrics including ROAS, CPA, CPC, CTR, and conversion rate

Experience managing and optimizing advertising budgets

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills

Excellent communication and organization

Availability during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

Experience with LinkedIn Ads, YouTube Ads, or TikTok Ads

Landing page and conversion rate optimization experience

Experience with Performance Max, automation, scripts, and dynamic campaigns

Multi-touch attribution knowledge

Experience scaling successful lead-generation campaigns

What Success Looks Like

Improved ROAS and CPA

Consistent growth in qualified leads and conversions

Efficient allocation of advertising budgets

Accurate conversion tracking and reporting

Strong testing cadence and continuous campaign improvement

Clear, actionable performance insights

Why Join?

Fully remote

High ownership over paid acquisition

Direct impact on leads, revenue, and growth

Opportunity to manage campaigns across multiple advertising platforms

Data-driven environment where testing and experimentation are encouraged

Growth opportunities within Performance Marketing and Growth Marketing

Interview Process

Application Review

Spark Hire Intro Video

Paid Media / Performance Marketing Interview

Practical Campaign Exercise

Client Interview

Offer & Onboarding

What Happens After You Apply
Qualified applicants will receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to complete a short Intro Video. This helps us learn more about your paid advertising experience, communication skills, campaign management background, and approach to performance optimization.
Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder for the invitation.
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If you have hands-on experience with Google Ads and Meta Ads, understand how to improve ROAS, CPA, and conversions, and enjoy testing and scaling performance campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.
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Technology & IT Business Development Creative Strategy Data Analysis Digital Marketing Remote Collaboration Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Paid Ads Specialist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Pavago?
  3. Which of Business Development, Creative Strategy and Data Analysis have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Business Development, Creative Strategy and Data Analysis.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Paid Ads Specialist role because I can bring practical experience in Business Development, Creative Strategy and Data Analysis, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Pavago needs from this hire.

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