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Posted Apr 24, 2026

Senior Google Ads & Merchant Center Specialist (Shopify | High-Spend | No PMax) - Contract to Hire

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Overview We are a U.S.-based manufacturer and e-commerce company operating on Shopify with a significant Google Ads budget (up to $7,000/day across ~40 campaigns). We are seeking an experienced Google Ads specialist to audit, restructure, and optimize our existing campaigns — with a strong focus on Shopping and feed integrity. This is not a beginner account. We need someone comfortable managing high daily spend and product-segmented campaigns. Current Structure 18 primary product categories (each targeting distinct market segments) Each category has: 1 Search (AdWords) campaign 1 Standard Shopping campaign A few catch-all campaigns Total: ~40 campaigns Daily cap across account: approx. $7,000 Recently migrated from Yahoo to Shopify Currently refining product catalog and options Phase 1 Priority: Product Feed & Merchant Center We want to: Create and maintain a single clean product feed Directly from Shopify (Shopify Google app acceptable) No third-party feed tools All products properly categorized Clean titles, descriptions, GTINs, MPNs, product types Ensure Shopping campaigns align precisely with feed structure Eliminate misalignment between: Campaign structure Product segmentation Merchant Center categorization Important: Campaign Philosophy We do NOT want: Performance Max Smart Campaigns Automated “black box” structures We will only use: Standard Search campaigns Standard Shopping campaigns We have tested PMax and similar campaign types. They significantly increased spend without improving sales. If your primary strategy relies on PMax, this role is not a fit. Scope of Work Initial Account Audit Campaign structure review Budget allocation analysis Search term analysis Negative keyword strategy Shopping structure alignment Feed health and diagnostics Conversion tracking review Optimization & Ongoing Management Feed optimization (titles, taxonomy, segmentation logic) Budget refinement by performance Search query pruning Shopping performance segmentation ROAS and conversion tracking improvements Structured scaling strategy Communication & Reporting Weekly meetings Monthly performance reports Clear KPIs and measurable goals Transparent change log Required Experience Proven experience managing high daily spend accounts Shopify + Google Merchant Center expertise Deep understanding of Standard Shopping campaign structuring Strong feed optimization background Ability to work within strict campaign-type constraints Clear reporting and strategic thinking Bonus if you have worked with: B2B or industrial product catalogs Multi-variant products Complex product option structures To Apply Please include: A brief description of similar accounts you’ve managed (budget level + structure) Your approach to feed optimization in Shopify Your philosophy on Standard Shopping vs PMax Sample reporting format Confirmation that you are comfortable working without PMax Engagement We are looking for a long-term partner, not a short-term fixer. Initial audit → structured cleanup → ongoing optimization.
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