Director, Paid Search

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

📋 Description

• Manage a team of paid search specialists directly.

• Guide and develop 4–5 Paid Search Managers and Associate Directors through strategic insight, coaching, and career development.

• Oversee a comprehensive enterprise Paid Search client portfolio, focusing on execution, retention, growth, innovation, and strategic alignment.

• Implement integrated, data-driven Paid Search strategies that align with client objectives and digital marketing goals.

• Act as a senior strategic partner across client relationships, managing recommendations, deliverables, escalations, and growth prospects.

• Collaborate with Client Services, Paid Media leadership, and channel teams to enhance account growth, operational efficiency, and integrated media strategies.

• Develop testing frameworks, innovation roadmaps, and thought leadership initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to quality assurance, operational excellence, and department processes.

• Facilitate onboarding and mentorship within the Paid Search team.

• Contribute to department operations, resource management, process enhancements, and strategic initiatives.

• Provide insights to Paid Search leadership regarding account opportunities, business risks, team observations, and recommendations.

• Assist in new business efforts through audits, pitches, and strategic counsel.

• Maintain comprehensive expertise in Paid Search, Paid Social, SEO, Content Marketing, Programmatic, and Email Marketing.

• Manage select high-profile accounts directly and explore new strategies for testing and scaling.

• Take the lead on AI developments and the evolution of search, working with SEO to create holistic search strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in paid media advertising, with a focus on media planning/buying in paid search within an agency or client setting.

• At least 2 years of prior experience in staff management, including development and mentoring responsibilities.

• Ability to handle challenging personnel issues and conflicts effectively.

• In-depth experience in developing, optimizing, analyzing, and reporting on paid search campaigns.

• Proficiency in data analytical tools like Google Analytics.

• Strong familiarity with Google Suite, Excel, and Asana.

• Experience in creating paid search customer acquisition campaigns for a range of clients and sectors; experience with multi-location and lead generation is preferred.

• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Quick response capability to identify and address situations.

• Proven boardroom leadership skills, with the ability to command attention remotely and lead a team.

• Professional maturity suitable for the scale and complexity of the teams and accounts managed.

• Authorization to work in the United States is required; this position does not qualify for immigration sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work culture.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Extended holiday break during winter.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Work-from-anywhere options available.

• 100% paid parental leave.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.

• Sponsored life insurance coverage.

• Short-term disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance options.

• Annual Class Pass credits.

• Performance bonus eligibility annually (not guaranteed; requires active employment in good standing and not being on a Performance Improvement Plan).