Director, Paid Search (Remote)
About the Role
We are looking for a strong, passionate, and energetic Paid Search professional to drive growth and strategic oversight across the paid search department with a focus of working on our largest accounts. We are looking for someone passionate about search-driven performance marketing and well-versed in other digital acquisition channels. This individual should be a people-focused leader who enjoys hands-on, cross-functional collaboration and wants to join a fast-growing, innovative digital agency that is hyper-focused on client performance and ROI.
Responsibilities:
Serve as Paid Search Lead on one or more of the larger search accounts in the agency, delivering strategy and hands-on optimizations with other Paid Search and channel team members
Will be responsible for owning Paid Search strategy for multiple accounts
Present Paid Search strategy, performance, and tactical priorities to client stakeholders
Use storytelling to simplify complex search strategies and present them as clear, impactful campaign recommendations.
Partner with cross-channel leads on creating a holistic media plan, inclusive of forecasting/budgets, testing, tactical plans, and reporting
Understanding insights to inform performance changes and direct optimizations
Responsible for defining roles & responsibilities for client Paid Search teams, and responsible for delegating work to supporting team members
Own pacing across your book of business and ensure all campaigns are spending to the desired target
Drive Paid Search strategy, innovation & testing on your book of business while improving performance, developing quarterly or annual roadmaps to keep advanced accounts with the latest trends and opportunities
Opportunity to manage others, from Account Managers to Associate Directors
Manage your team in advanced SEM skills, multi-channel digital marketing strategy, and client management skills, including projections, analytics reporting, etc.
Deliver feedback, performance reviews, support, and recognition in pursuit of achieving team goals
Serve as a senior sponsor on your team’s accounts, developing senior client relationships and guiding holistic digital strategy
Willingness to join in-person team meetings, events, and client presentations as business needs arise, est. 1-2 times per quarter
Strong communication and professional presence required
Work closely with Google, Bing, and other vendor partners on client strategy and planning, goals, testing, expansion opportunities, and account health
Contribute to overall department trainings, POVs, award submissions, and case studies
Participate in new business pitches and conduct audits across the Google ecosystem
About You
The essentials:
7+ years of Paid Search experience
Passion and willingness to embrace Automation and AI
Possess a strong POV on the future of search and the role of AI/automation across SEM/Shopping
Experience handling direct management of Paid Search budgets of at least $1MM in monthly ad spend
Experience directing strategy for B2B Lead Generation clients
Experience in YouTube, App Campaigns, Performance Max, Demand Gen, in addition to traditional paid search and shopping
Advanced slide presentation skills
Intermediate to advanced Excel and Google Sheet skills
You can use strong and persuasive communication when discussing paid search performance with clients and your team
Ability to work collaboratively across large teams
Experience presenting paid search strategy to marketing executives, large teams, and senior audiences (VP+)
Have 3+ years of management experience with at least two direct reports
Experience with a bid management platform is preferred such as SA360, Skai, Marin, etc.
4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.
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What We Offer
Benefits
Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
401k with company contribution
Paid parental leave
Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)
This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.
Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Salary Range:
$115,000—$135,000 USD