Freelance Google Ads Manager Wanted

We are looking for an experienced U.S. based freelance Google Ads Manager to manage a focused lead generation test for a high value professional service. We are specifically looking for an individual freelancer, not an agency. More importantly, we are looking for next generation paid search management. Buyer behavior has fundamentally changed. Generative AI, answer engines, and AI driven search experiences are increasingly influencing how buyers discover, compare, and select providers. We want someone who understands how to architect Google Ads campaigns for this new environment, not simply manage campaigns using traditional keyword strategies and legacy best practices. We have more than 15 years of experience running Google Ads and understand the platform, strategy, and economics of paid search. Recently, we shifted approximately 90% of our digital marketing investment toward generative search and answer engine optimization, and it is performing extremely well. We now want to determine whether a thoughtfully designed Google Ads strategy can still generate qualified, converting leads alongside these emerging channels. Our paid campaigns have produced very few meaningful conversions during the past six months. This engagement is therefore not about making small adjustments to an existing campaign. We are looking for someone who can rethink the campaign architecture, targeting, messaging, intent strategy, and conversion pathway based on how sophisticated buyers search today. Our objective is simple: Generate approximately three highly qualified leads per month. We sell a high value service and historically have a closing rate above 90% on qualified opportunities, so lead quality is significantly more important than lead volume. Engagement Parameters $1,000 monthly advertising budget for the initial test $400 per month flat management fee If successful, advertising spend may increase to approximately $3,000 per month No setup fees or hourly consulting fees Month to month engagement with no long term commitment Campaign management, optimization, and reporting included in the monthly fee Freelancer must be based in the United States We value long term relationships. Our previous advertising professional worked with us for nine years. If this approach produces qualified opportunities, we would be very interested in developing another long term relationship. When responding, please briefly explain your experience with high value, low volume lead generation and, importantly, how you believe Google Ads strategy needs to change in a world increasingly dominated by generative search and answer engines. We are particularly interested in hearing how you would approach the architecture of our first 30 day test, hence begin your job proposal using the words, the first thirty days.