Director, Paid Search

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential digital marketing agency seeking a Director, Paid Search to lead a high-performing team managing enterprise search engine marketing campaigns. This remote role offers the opportunity to work with complex, fast-growth brands while providing strategic leadership across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads platforms.

You'll directly manage a team of 4–5 paid search professionals, oversee a portfolio of enterprise clients, and serve as a strategic partner driving integrated, data-informed campaigns that deliver measurable business outcomes. This position requires both hands-on platform expertise and executive-level client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Paid Search Managers and Associate Directors through coaching, strategic guidance, and professional development
• Oversee enterprise Paid Search client portfolio ensuring flawless execution, retention, growth, and strategic alignment
• Drive integrated, data-informed Paid Search strategies aligned to client business objectives and cross-channel digital marketing goals
• Serve as senior strategic partner across client relationships, providing oversight on recommendations, deliverables, and escalations
• Partner cross-functionally with Client Services and channel teams to identify account growth opportunities and integrated media strategies
• Establish testing frameworks, innovation roadmaps, and thought leadership initiatives to advance Paid Search best practices
• Ensure quality assurance, operational excellence, and adherence to department processes across your portfolio
• Support onboarding and mentorship across the Paid Search team on strategy, communication, and platform expertise
• Contribute to department operations, resource management, and process improvements supporting team growth
• Support new business initiatives through audits, pitches, and strategic recommendations for prospective clients
• Maintain expertise across Paid Search and broader digital channels including Paid Social, SEO, Content Marketing, and Programmatic
• Serve as thought leader on AI and search evolution, collaborating with SEO teams to translate trends into actionable strategies

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of paid media advertising experience in paid search media planning and buying within an agency or client environment
• 2+ years of staff management experience with proven ability to develop, mentor, and navigate difficult personnel situations
• Extensive experience developing, optimizing, analyzing, and reporting on paid search campaigns
• Proficiency with data analytical tools such as Google Analytics
• Strong working experience in Google Suite, Excel, and project management platforms
• Experience creating paid search customer acquisition campaigns across diverse verticals (multi-location and lead generation preferred)
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to respond quickly to evolving situations
• Executive presence with ability to command a room (remotely) and lead teams effectively
• Maturity and professionalism appropriate for managing large-scale teams and enterprise accounts

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Throughout the process, we serve as your advocate and primary point of contact.

Please apply exclusively through Get A Job.ai. Do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all applications must come through our recruiting process to be considered.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

Equal Opportunity

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