Strong fit for B2B digital marketing professionals who build data-driven strategies and collaborate across teams, with experience in SEM and cross-functional campaign execution.
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Original posting from Axon via Greenhouse
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
We are looking for a highly motivated, data-driven Paid Media Manager to own and elevate Axon’s targeted paid advertising strategies. In this role, you will lead end-to-end strategy, execution, and continuous optimization across our paid digital channels.
Beyond channel management, you will serve as both an analytical steward and a persuasive creative force, crafting compelling, high-converting ad copy and integrating paid media channels directly into our reporting tools for transparent, real-time ROI tracking. You will work closely with Product Marketing, Growth Marketing, Creative, Web, and Marketing Ops teams to build aligned, performance-driven campaigns that resonate with our specialized audiences. If you thrive on finding high-intent opportunities, relentlessly pursuing performance efficiency, and turning analytics into growth, you will play a transformative role in driving Axon's global mission.
What You’ll Do
Location: Scottsdale, Boston, or Seattle Office (Hybrid Schedule: Mon remote, Tues-Fri in office)
Reports to: Head of Digital Marketing
Direct reports: None
Build and own the annual paid media plan, including channel mix, audience strategy, and testing roadmap, and present results, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
Develop, launch, and optimize campaigns across paid search, paid social, programmatic and display, retargeting, YouTube, industry publications, and ABM platforms.
Conduct ongoing keyword research and trend analysis to identify high-intent opportunities for campaign expansion and performance improvement.
Connect ad platforms with CRM, marketing automation, and analytics tools to ensure accurate, real-time tracking of ROI, attribution, and conversions, and report on performance with clear strategy recommendations and A/B testing opportunities for key stakeholders.
Monitor spend, pacing, and performance metrics, making data-driven adjustments and bid updates to maximize efficiency.
Reach niche audiences while adhering to compliance, brand, and platform policy requirements.
Ensure alignment between paid programs and broader product and growth marketing initiatives, as well as paid and organic search strategies, for cohesive performance across all digital touchpoints.
Partner with global and localization teams to extend paid campaigns into international markets, adapting strategy and messaging for regional audiences and privacy requirements.
Craft copy that drives conversions. Collaborate with creative, web, and content teams on ad design, landing pages, and conversion rate optimization.
Stay up to date with digital marketing trends, algorithm updates, and emerging ad tech to continuously refine strategies.
What You Bring
7+ years of experience in B2B digital marketing, directly managing performance-focused paid campaigns.
Deep expertise in search engine marketing (SEM) and intent-based keyword strategy, with a working knowledge of SEO and how it complements paid.
Advanced hands-on experience with Google Ads, Microsoft/Bing Ads, and LinkedIn Campaign Manager, plus experience with additional paid channels such as programmatic, paid social, or ABM platforms.
Experience integrating ad channels with marketing automation platforms, CRM, and analytics reporting tools.
Strong analytical capabilities with a proven ability to translate complex datasets into actionable growth insights.
Proactive, curious, solution-oriented, and highly collaborative mindset with exceptional attention to detail and campaign pacing skills.
Strong copywriting skills with experience crafting high-performing, conversion-focused ad and landing page copy.
Benefits that Benefit You
Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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Source: Axon careers (Greenhouse)