Director of Paid Advertising

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee a team of Strategists within [Channel], which includes responsibilities for hiring, onboarding, and daily leadership of team members.

• Create personalized development plans, establish coaching routines, and provide mentorship for team members.

• Take ownership of team retention, ensure psychological safety, manage performance, and make promotion recommendations.

• Supervise capacity planning and ensure effective staffing alignment.

• Conduct channel training sessions and facilitate knowledge sharing among team members.

• Offer executive-level guidance and hands-on assistance for complex or high-priority client accounts.

• Serve as Account Director for selected single-channel clients and act as the primary point of escalation for client issues.

• Assist in strategy formulation, performance narratives, audits, quality assurance, and client pitches.

• Monitor client churn and take action when potential risks arise.

• Ensure the quality of pod products, oversee QA processes, maintain budget accuracy, and prevent critical errors.

• Maintain the hygiene of MCC and Business Manager, ensuring accurate MMT implementation with Data Intelligence.

• Utilize Power Circuit, Omega, and nova; contribute to operational excellence and the adoption of AI technologies.

• Drive channel-specific product innovation, evaluate tools and partners, and collaborate across platforms.

• Ensure adherence to Team Pulse, Power Circuit, Omega, and nova usage requirements.

• Develop case studies, assist with recruitment efforts, identify opportunities for service expansion, and promote team growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7-8 years of experience in digital marketing, including at least 5 years in an agency environment.

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on, expert-level experience in [Channel: Creative / Paid Media / Organic Search / Social].

• Over 5 years of experience managing a team, focusing on performance management and development planning.

• Proven judgment and credibility that have established trust within a team of specialists.

• In-depth knowledge of how the channel operates within the larger marketing funnel and overall business strategy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong client-facing presence.

• Strong organizational abilities and project management skills.

• Self-driven with a robust desire to build both a team and a product, rather than merely maintaining existing structures.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.

• Strong work ethic coupled with the ability to learn quickly and work independently.

• A genuine interest in establishing a long-term relationship with a growing company.

• Advanced proficiency in spoken and written English is essential for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary plus commission opportunities.

• Prepaid Medicine Plan.

• 15 paid vacation days (PTO) annually.

• Up to 4 hours per quarter for paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) for philanthropic activities.

• Fully flexible work environment: full-remote, in-office, or hybrid options available.

• One-time 400,000 COP Work From Home (WFH) stipend included in your first paycheck.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 17 recognized Colombian national holidays plus 2 mental health recharge days each year.

• Legal benefits such as Prima and Cesantias.

• Paid Social Security.

• Unlimited opportunities for growth and leadership within a rapidly expanding firm.

• Continuous employee development programs for both personal and professional growth (Hedgehog and Vital 5s).

• Quarterly awards with prize money and recognition for exceptional performance.

• Opportunities to participate in company DEI initiatives.