Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Pay: $30 to $50 CAD per hour

Job Description

About Us
Gemsen Distribution is a leading national distributor of high-quality consumer electronics in Canada. For over 35 years, we have supplied Canadian retailers with the finest brands of audio and video products in the home, mobile, marine and power sports categories. Amazon Canada is one of our most important sales channels, and we also sell directly to consumers through our own Shopify brand stores, supported by Google Ads. We are seeking a skilled candidate who is excited to join our team Marketing Manager, Paid Search (12-Month Contract) The Marketing Manager, Paid Search is a hands-on, part-time contract role covering a 12-month maternity leave. Reporting to the Director of E-Commerce & Operations, you will build, run and optimize our Amazon Advertising campaigns and the Google Ads campaigns behind our Shopify brand stores and deliver clear weekly reporting on results. The ideal candidate is analytical, self-directed and comfortable owning an account day to day. Ad spend budgets are provided by Gemsen Distribution. A handover period is planned before the contract begins, and you will have access to documented processes and full account history.

Responsibilities:
Amazon Advertising
• Manage and optimize Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display campaigns across a large catalogue.
• Review search terms weekly, add negatives, and adjust bids and budgets to hit ROAS, ACOS, and TACoS targets.
• Support seasonal pushes like the spring and summer marine and power sports season, Prime Day and Q4 holiday season.
• Flag opportunities around new product launches and competitor activity. Google Ads
• Manage and optimize our existing Search and Shopping campaigns that drive traffic and sales to our Shopify brand stores.
• Keep keywords, ad copy and the Shopify product feed in Google Merchant Center in good shape.




• Make sure conversion tracking between Google Ads and Shopify stays accurate so we can measure true return on spend. Ad Tools & Optimization
• Leverage AI tools to streamline campaign management, improve keyword research, identify new keyword opportunities, and optimize targeting across Amazon Advertising and Google Ads.
• Use AI-powered tools to develop and test ad copy, analyze campaign performance, and identify opportunities to improve ROAS, reduce wasted ad spend, and increase conversions. Reporting & Collaboration
• Deliver a transparent weekly performance summary covering spend, sales, ROAS, ACOS, CPC, CTR and conversion rate.
• Flag issues early and come with recommendations, not just numbers.
• Join a short weekly check-in with the Director of E-Commerce & Operations on budgets and priorities. Qualifications
• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing Amazon Advertising campaigns, ideally for consumer products.
• 2+ years managing Google Ads, ideally including Shopping campaigns for Shopify or e-commerce stores.
• Experience using AI tools to improve paid search performance, automate workflow, and support data-driven campaign optimization is an asset.
• A track record of improving ROAS and ACOS at meaningful spend levels, with examples you can share.
• Strong comfort with bulk sheets, campaign manager tools and Excel for analysis.
• A clear, organized way of reporting results to leadership.
• Ability to work independently, manage your own time and meet weekly deadlines.
• Experience with the Amazon.ca marketplace, or with consumer electronics and audio brands, is a plus.
• Google Ads or Amazon Advertising certifications are a plus.

Job Type
Part-time, Flexible-term contract (independent contractor) Contract Length: 12 months Expected Hours: Up to 16 hours per week Schedule:
• Two days per week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Mondays and Thursdays Language:
• English (preferred) Work

Location:
Remote, with occasional visits to our Vaughan, ON office

📌 Part-Time Marketing Manager, Paid Search (Canada)
🏢 Gem-Sen Distribution
📍 Canada