How an Inc. 5000 Agency Secured an Enterprise E-Commerce PPC Specialist
When Cody Jensen, Founder of Searchbloom, an Inc. 5000 digital marketing agency needed a rare Enterprise PPC Specialist capable of managing seven-figure e-commerce accounts and $500K monthly ad budgets, the margin for error was slim.
Here’s how SEO for Hire delivered a precision-vetted hire that not only filled the role but sparked an ongoing multi-role partnership.
Where Speed Meets Quality
Approach
Targeted search focused exclusively on proven enterprise e-commerce PPC specialists.
Quality
Eight rigorously qualified candidates aligned to SKU scale, feed optimisation, and $500K+ budget management.
Investment
Successful placement led to three additional senior SEO searches in Q1.
Searchbloom is one of the most recognized and respected digital marketing agencies in the United States, with a strong culture of employee retention and a consistent presence on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.
The agency is known for its performance-driven approach and its commitment to delivering measurable results for clients.
Searchbloom was Facing a Hiring Challenge
Searchbloom had attempted to hire an Enterprise PPC Specialist independently but found the process too time-consuming.
The role demanded a very specific skill set:
- Experience managing enterprise-level e-commerce accounts with over one million product SKUs
- Deep expertise in shopping feed optimization
- The ability to both lead client strategy and own implementation.
Candidates also needed to be comfortable managing budgets of up to $500,000 per month. The combination of enterprise e-commerce depth and hands-on implementation capability is rare in the PPC talent market.
“We’ve tried to do this on our own and have had some success, but we’ve come to the conclusion that it just takes too much of our time. We’re willing to part with your placement fee to get our time back.”
Cody Jensen
CEO & Founder of Searchbloom
How SEO for Hire Offered Searchbloom a Strategic Hiring Solution
SEO for Hire conducted a targeted search within its specialist PPC network, focusing on candidates with a proven track record in enterprise e-commerce.
Eight qualified candidates were presented to Searchbloom, each vetted against the specific technical and strategic requirements of the role.
An Additional Differentiator
Before any candidate was introduced, they were sent a link to our Agency Growth Club podcast episode, featuring Cody Jensen.
This gave candidates a deep understanding of Searchbloom’s culture, growth plans, and expectations, adding the podcast to our signature candidate attraction approach, what we call our Golden Recruitment Formula.
How did Searchbloom Benefit from Our Working with SEO for Hire?
Searchbloom hired one of the eight candidates presented.
The placement has been a success, and the relationship between SEO for Hire and Searchbloom has grown significantly as a result.
SEO for Hire is now actively engaged on three additional Senior SEO roles for the agency in Q1, reflecting the trust that has been built through the initial placement.
Why Our Hiring Solutions Worked Well
We focused on precision, not volume.
By narrowing the search to proven enterprise e-commerce PPC specialists and rigorously vetting for both strategic leadership and hands-on execution, only candidates capable of managing complex SKU environments and $500K+ monthly budgets were presented.
Most importantly, we protected the agency’s time.
Instead of sifting through misaligned applicants, Searchbloom received a tightly curated shortlist of fully qualified professionals, resulting in a successful hire and an expanded long-term partnership.
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FAQs
How Does SEO For Hire Find the top 1% of SEO talent?
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What Roles can SEO For Hire Help Fill?
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What Makes Your Candidates Stick Around?
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