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Samad is experienced with branded, non\-branded, competitor, Performance Max, and AI Max campaign structures, as well as search\-term optimization and CRM\-informed paid\-search decision\-making\. On a LegalAI account turnaround, Samad reduced cost per qualified lead by 38% and improved conversion rates by 20% to 60% by using CRM qualified\-lead data to optimize toward actual lead quality\. Samad also creates leadership presentations and data visualizations, using Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Sheets—including AI tools, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS—for tracking, analysis, and reporting\. Samad can also build WordPress websites from scratch and is developing email\-marketing strategy skills\. ## Highlights - Managed more than 70 concurrent campaigns across multiple paid channels\. - Managed monthly B2B lead\-generation paid\-media budgets ranging from $25,000 to $900,000\. - Reduced cost per qualified lead by 38% on a LegalAI account turnaround\. - Improved conversion rates by 20% to 60% on the LegalAI account turnaround\. - Optimized paid search using CRM qualified\-lead data to focus on actual qualified leads\. - Worked across branded, non\-branded, competitor, Performance Max, and AI Max campaign structures and types\. - Created executive\-level presentations and data visualizations for leadership reporting\. - Used Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Sheets for tracking, analysis, and executive reporting\. - Applied Google Sheets AI tools, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS for analysis and reporting\. - Built WordPress websites from scratch\. - Supported B2B lead generation for legal AI, automotive, and other industries\. - Developed paid\-search expertise across CAC, revenue, and ROAS growth metrics\. ## Experience - **Marketing Generalist Contractor at Mercor** (2026\-01\-01–present) - **Digital Media Strategist at OneMagnify** (2026\-01\-01–2026\-01\-01) - **Sales Associate at Saman Distributors LLC** (2025\-01\-01–2025\-01\-01) - **Marketing Associate at Saman Distributors LLC** (2025\-01\-01–2025\-01\-01) - **Marketing Intern at Mentalix** (2024\-01\-01–2024\-01\-01) ## Education - Bachelor of Science, Marketing — The University of Texas at Dallas (2024\-01\-01) ## FAQ ### What does Samad do now? Samad is a marketing generalist contractor at Mercor\. Samad is also doing freelance marketing contract work while searching for a strategic growth position with direct revenue accountability and reporting exposure to leadership\. ### What are Samad’s core marketing strengths? Samad specializes in paid search performance marketing, B2B lead generation, growth analysis, and executive reporting\. Samad is particularly focused on CAC, revenue, ROAS, qualified\-lead quality, and conversion performance\. ### What kinds of paid campaigns has Samad managed? Samad has managed more than 70 concurrent campaigns across multiple paid channels\. Samad has experience with branded, non\-branded, competitor, Performance Max, and AI Max campaign structures and types\. ### What paid\-media budget experience does Samad have? Samad has managed monthly paid\-media budgets from $25,000 to $900,000 for B2B lead\-generation clients\. ### What did Samad accomplish on the LegalAI account? On a LegalAI account turnaround, Samad reduced cost per qualified lead by 38% and improved conversion rates by 20% to 60%\. Samad used CRM qualified\-lead data to improve paid\-search optimization around actual lead quality\. ### How does Samad use CRM data in paid\-search optimization? Samad integrates CRM qualified\-lead data into paid\-search optimization so campaigns can prioritize actual qualified leads rather than relying only on higher\-level platform signals\. Samad also uses a disciplined search\-term optimization approach\. ### What reporting and analytics tools does Samad use? Samad creates executive\-level presentations and data visualizations for leadership reporting\. Samad is proficient with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Sheets for tracking, analysis, and reporting, including the use of AI tools, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS in Google Sheets\. ### Can Samad build websites? Samad can build WordPress websites from scratch\. ### What industries has Samad supported in B2B lead generation? Samad has B2B lead\-generation experience in legal AI, automotive, and other industries\. ### What was Samad’s role at OneMagnify? Samad previously worked as a Digital Media Strategist at OneMagnify\. ### What roles did Samad hold at Saman Distributors LLC? Samad held both Marketing Associate and Sales Associate roles at Saman Distributors LLC\. ### What was Samad’s role at Mentalix? Samad previously worked as a Marketing Intern at Mentalix\. ### What is Samad’s education? Samad earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from The University of Texas at Dallas\. ### What kind of role is Samad seeking next? Samad is seeking an in\-house role with end\-to\-end growth ownership at one company, including responsibility for the full marketing function, qualified\-lead generation, and revenue outcomes\. Samad wants to move from agency work into a role with ownership of growth results for a single company\. ### What skill does Samad want to develop? Samad wants to further develop email\-marketing strategy skills\. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/samadmerchant