Professional Resume Template for

PPC Executive

Julian R. Mercer

Chicago, IL

(312) 555-0143

julian.mercer@email.com

linkedin.com/in/julian-mercer-ppc | julianmercer.marketing

Professional Summary

Performance-focused PPC Executive with 5 years of experience planning, launching, and optimizing paid search, display, and social media campaigns. Competent in managing annual ad spend budgets up to $650,000, conducting A/B copy tests, and executing bid adjustments. Successfully boosted overall conversion rates by 22% while reducing average cost-per-click (CPC) by 16% across 14 digital campaigns. Proficient with Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics 4, and Semrush.

Work Experience

PPC Executive — Northside Digital Agency

Chicago, IL | July 2023 – Present

  • Managed 8 client accounts with a combined monthly ad spend of $45,000, achieving a 28% average increase in return on ad spend (ROAS).
  • Formulated and executed 15 structural search campaign re-organizations, reducing cost-per-acquisition (CPA) by 19%.
  • Conducted 12 A/B tests for landing page copy and ad creative variants, improving overall conversion rates from 3.2% to 4.8%.
  • Monitored and updated negative keyword lists weekly across 24 active ad groups, eliminating $7,500 in wasted annual ad spend.

PPC Specialist — Beacon Marketing Group

Chicago, IL | June 2021 – June 2023

  • Created and launched 35 paid search and social campaigns, generating 1,200+ qualified business leads within a 12-month timeframe.
  • Optimized bidding strategies and quality scores for 150+ high-traffic keywords, boosting CTR by 21% and lowering CPC by 12%.
  • Analyzed daily tracking telemetry for 3 key accounts using Google Analytics 4, decreasing attribution discrepancies by 15%.
  • Constructed 24 automated client performance reports via Looker Studio, reducing manual reporting hours by 8 hours per week.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marketing

DePaul University · Chicago, IL · 2021

Skills

Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Microsoft Advertising, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Looker Studio, Semrush, Keyword Research, A/B Testing, Bid Optimization, Remarketing, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Budget Management, Copywriting, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Microsoft Excel

Projects

E-commerce ROAS Scaling Initiative

Role: Lead PPC Specialist

Tools: Google Ads, Google Analytics 4, Looker Studio

Redesigned bidding architecture and search terms target configuration for 3 stores, growing net online revenue by 32% in 6 months.

Local Lead Generation Expansion

Role: PPC Executive

Tools: Meta Ads Manager, landing pages, Optimizely

Built custom geotargeted lead generation funnels for 12 local business franchises, increasing raw conversions by 45%.

Certifications

  • Google Ads Search Certification (2022)
  • Google Ads Display Certification (2022)
  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ) (2023)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
  • Industry Contributions: Guest contributor to regional marketing blogs (2023-present)
  • Availability: 2 weeks notice

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Market data and opportunities for

PPC Executive

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$55,000

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$88,000

Avg:

$72,000

Growth Outlook:

The demand for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (which includes PPC Specialists and Digital Marketing Executives) in the United States is projected to grow by 7% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. As companies increasingly rely on data-driven campaign decisions, search engine marketing, and digital attribution models to acquire customers, skilled PPC professionals who can manage ad budgets efficiently will see continued opportunity across marketing agencies and corporate brands.

7% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Hands-on experience managing paid search, display, and social media campaigns on Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager || Proficiency in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Looker Studio for tracking attribution and reporting || Working knowledge of A/B landing page testing, bid optimization, and keyword match type management

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