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Director, SEM (Remote)

1 month ago
United States
Full-time
Executive
Paid Media Specialist
Marketing and Growth
Google Ads
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Media.Monks

Media.Monks

Media.Monks is a disruptive global powerhouse connecting content, data, and digital media services to lead brands into a new digital era.

Media
5K-10K
Founded 2001
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Description

  • Serve as Paid Search Lead on one or more large accounts, owning paid search strategy and hands‑on optimizations across those accounts.
  • Present paid search strategy, performance, and tactical priorities to client stakeholders using clear storytelling and actionable recommendations.
  • Partner with cross-channel leads to build holistic media plans including forecasting, budgets, testing plans, and reporting.
  • Define roles and delegate work for client paid search teams, and manage pacing to ensure campaigns spend to target.
  • Drive paid search innovation and testing, and develop quarterly or annual roadmaps to keep advanced accounts aligned with latest trends and opportunities.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports (Account Managers to Associate Directors), deliver feedback and performance reviews, and sponsor senior client relationships.
  • Work closely with vendor partners (Google, Bing, etc.) on strategy, testing, expansion opportunities, and account health.
  • Contribute to department trainings, points of view, award submissions, case studies, and participate in new business pitches and Google ecosystem audits.
  • Generate and oversee revenue growth from client renewals and participate in onboardings, renewal calls, and key client communications.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of paid search experience.
  • Comfortable embracing automation and AI, including script adoption and using AI for reporting, insights, presentations, and workflow testing.
  • Experience managing direct Paid Search budgets of at least $1M in monthly ad spend.
  • Experience directing strategy for B2B lead generation clients (bonus for managing multiple lines of business).
  • Experience across YouTube, App Campaigns, Performance Max, Demand Gen, paid search, and shopping.
  • 3+ years of management experience with at least two direct reports.
  • Experience presenting paid search strategy to senior audiences (VP+), with strong persuasive communication and professional presence.
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills and advanced slide presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with bid management platforms preferred (e.g., SA360, Skai, Marin).
  • 4‑year college degree or equivalent work experience; willingness to attend in-person meetings/events as needed and follow company RTO policy if commutable.

Benefits

  • Salary range $118,000–$139,000 USD.
  • Excellent full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous PTO plus 15 company-wide holidays.
  • 401(k) with company contribution.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Career growth and entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network.
  • A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups and a commitment to DEI.

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