PPC / Google Ads Trainee

September 16, 2026 Auto Import

This is a remote position.<h1>Google Ads / PPC Trainee </h1><h2>Sterling Lighting </h2>Sterling Lighting is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Google Ads / PPC Trainee to learn and grow into a full-time paid advertising specialist focused on B2B customer acquisition. This is not a typical “social media marketer” role. We are looking for someone who enjoys systems, data, optimization, and problem solving. The ideal candidate is organized, logical, curious, process-oriented, and excited to learn how professional digital advertising works at a high level. You will be trained internally through hands-on work, structured coursework, Google certifications, and mentorship while helping manage: <ul> <li>Google Search Ads </li> <li>YouTube advertising </li> <li>remarketing campaigns </li> <li>keyword research </li> <li>reporting & analytics </li> <li>landing page optimization </li> <li>audience targeting </li> </ul><h2>What You’ll Learn </h2> <ul> <li>Google Ads campaign management </li> <li>B2B advertising strategy </li> <li>keyword targeting & negative keyword management </li> <li>audience segmentation & remarketing </li> <li>conversion tracking & reporting </li> <li>YouTube ad campaigns </li> <li>landing page optimization </li> <li>marketing analytics & optimization systems </li> </ul><h2>What We’re Looking For </h2>We care far more about aptitude and mindset than previous ad experience. Strong candidates are: <ul> <li>highly organized </li> <li>analytical and logical </li> <li>detail-oriented </li> <li>consistent and dependable </li> <li>comfortable with repetitive optimization work </li> <li>curious and eager to learn </li> <li>able to follow systems and processes carefully </li> <li>comfortable working with spreadsheets, data, and reporting </li> </ul><h2>Great Backgrounds May Include </h2> <ul> <li>business analytics </li> <li>engineering </li> <li>finance </li> <li>economics </li> <li>operations </li> <li>information systems </li> <li>marketing analytics </li> <li>statistics </li> <li>psychology </li> </ul>Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. <h2>Nice to Have (Not Required) </h2> <ul> <li>Google Ads certification </li> <li>Excel or spreadsheet experience </li> <li>interest in digital marketing or analytics </li> </ul><h2>About Sterling Lighting </h2>Sterling Lighting is a professional-grade outdoor lighting manufacturer serving contractors, designers, and specifiers across the United States and Canada. We are a B2B-focused company built by professionals for professionals. This role is designed as a growth position for someone who wants to develop deep expertise in digital advertising, analytics, and business systems. <div> </div>

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