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Digital Marketing Manager

Plaid • San Francisco, CA

Growth MarketingConfirméOn-siteFull time$137K - $161K
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B2B SaaSFintechPaid MediaOn-site SF$136K-$161KManager

The Challenge

Plaid powers financial connectivity for millions—you'll own multi-million dollar paid campaigns across Search, Social, Display, and CTV to drive qualified pipeline and revenue. This is a data-driven role where your optimization decisions directly impact how developers and companies access financial infrastructure.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit current paid media performance across all channels and establish baseline ROAS/CAC metrics by channel

2

Define audience segmentation strategy and messaging frameworks in partnership with Product Marketing for Q1 campaigns

3

Build and operationalize paid budget allocation model tied to pipeline goals; establish monthly cadence with Sales

4

Launch 2-3 optimization tests on highest-spend channels (likely Search/Social) with clear success criteria

By 6 Months
1

Grow qualified pipeline from digital channels by 25%+ YoY while maintaining or improving CAC efficiency

2

Develop comprehensive testing roadmap covering creative, messaging, audiences, and bid strategies across all channels

3

Establish predictive models connecting digital metrics to closed-won revenue; present quarterly ROI analysis to leadership

4

Scale CTV and Display programs based on Q1-Q2 performance; document playbooks for repeatable, high-efficiency campaigns

KPIs You'll Own

Pipeline Generated

Qualified opportunities sourced from digital channels, tracked through CRM integration with paid platform attribution.

Cost Per Qualified Lead (CPQL)

Average spend to acquire a lead meeting Sales qualification criteria; primary lever for budget allocation decisions.

Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)

Revenue influenced by digital campaigns divided by total media spend; broken down by channel and campaign type.

Click-Through Rate (CTR) & Conversion Rate by Channel

Diagnostic metrics to identify underperforming creative, messaging, or audience segments for rapid iteration.

Budget Pacing vs. Pipeline Goal

Monthly variance between actual and projected spend-to-pipeline ratio; ensures forecasting accuracy and Sales alignment.

Tools & Stack

TableauGoogle AdsMeta Ads ManagerLinkedIn Campaign ManagerCTV platform (likely The Trade Desk or similar)Salesforce or similar CRMAnalytics platform (GA4 implied)Email marketing / automation platform

Your Team

Your Manager

Head of Digital Marketing or CMO (not specified)

Current Team

Appears to be small Digital Marketing team; structure not detailed

New role or potential backfill—team expansion likely given scope

The Package

Salary

$136K-$161K base

Remote

On-site, San Francisco, CA (Zone 1)

Benefits & Perks

Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match (typical for SF SaaS)
Equity participation (standard for Plaid)
Professional development budget
Flexible PTO
Commuter benefits and wellness programs

Company Intelligence

Plaid is the financial data infrastructure powering millions of users and thousands of developers. Founded in 2013, they've built connectivity across 12,000 financial institutions in US, Canada, UK, and Europe—trusted by Venmo, SoFi, Fortune 500 companies, and major banks. They're solving real friction in fintech: making it seamless for people to connect bank accounts to the apps and services they actually use.

Founded

2013

Customers

Venmo, SoFi, multiple Fortune 500 companies, major banks

Culture

Performance-driven, data-obsessed, working on foundational fintech infrastructure with real-world impact

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've owned 5+ years of B2B digital campaigns with direct P&L responsibility and proven pipeline/revenue influence
  • You're obsessed with data: you translate messy channel performance into clear narratives and confident allocation decisions
  • You thrive in fintech or high-complexity SaaS environments where your buyer personas are technical (developers, product leaders, C-suite)
  • You build strong cross-functional relationships with Product Marketing and Sales—you see them as partners, not obstacles
Won't Work If
  • You prefer brand-building or top-of-funnel awareness campaigns over measurable, bottom-line pipeline impact
  • You're uncomfortable with ambiguity or working with incomplete data—this role requires making calls with 70% information
  • You lack direct experience managing six-figure-plus media budgets or have never optimized across multiple channels simultaneously

Interview Process

1

Recruiter Screen

Background on digital campaign experience, team leadership, and interest in fintech/Plaid's mission (~30 min)

2

Hiring Manager (Head of Digital/CMO)

Deep dive into campaign strategy, optimization frameworks, and how you'd approach Plaid's specific channels and goals (~45 min)

3

Product Marketing Interview

Collaboration scenario: how you'd partner on messaging, audience segmentation, and campaign narratives (~45 min)

4

Data/Analytics Interview

Case study or portfolio review: walk through a campaign, metrics dashboard, and how you'd communicate results to stakeholders (~45 min)

5

Executive Round (Optional)

Final conversation with senior leadership on vision, scaling, and long-term strategy alignment (~30 min)

Interested in this role?

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