Assistant Director, Paid Search

Westford, MA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Paid Search leadership and end-to-end strategy for mid-priority accounts, guiding AI-enabled optimization and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Own 1–2 Paid Search staff and oversee campaign strategy.
  • Must-have: 3–5 years in Paid Search with Google Ads.
  • Standout: Leadership in a remote, cross-functional training and process-improvement role.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coach 1-2 Paid Search employees on campaign strategy, setup, and optimization.
  • Lead training sessions, onboarding, and professional development for direct reports.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
  • Support hiring and workflow planning for the team.
  • Oversee end-to-end Paid Search strategy and execution for medium-priority accounts
  • Guide campaign strategy through the evolving AI-driven search landscape, leveraging automation, and emerging AI features to drive performance.
  • Partner with Digital Strategists on proposals, RFPs, and strategic pivots.
  • Use tools such as Clarity, GA4, and dashboards to ensure campaigns meet performance goals.
  • Join client calls as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share best practices and drive innovation.
  • Maintain expertise in Paid Search trends and bring forward process improvements, tests, and company-wide training opportunities

Requirements

  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively multitask in a deadline-driven atmosphere
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills through independent troubleshooting of issues before escalating to other team members
  • Quick learner and ability to adapt to new and changing technologies
  • Clear written communication skills, both internally and externally
  • Passion, energy, and enthusiasm for digital marketing and client success
  • Due to the remote environment, effective communication and time management skills are required, as well as the ability to use/learn multiple technology platforms and switch between them on a regular basis
  • Currently certified or willing to get certified in Google Ads Paid Search
  • Physical requirement: Must be able to work at a computer for prolonged periods
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Marketing/Advertising major or concentration is preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience working in Paid Search in the Google Ads platform; lead generation is a plus
  • Data analysis experience, particularly experience in analyzing digital campaign metrics to measure success
  • Experience with employee management is preferred
  • Experience with Asana or other project management tools and Google-based products (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is a plus

Preferred

  • Lead generation is a plus
  • Experience with Asana or other project management tools
  • Google-based products (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) is a plus
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Westford, Massachusetts, USA
429 employees (132 in marketing)
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Traffic Source Mix
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31.8%
Direct
57.4%
Referral
6.4%
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Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~433

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
108 (25% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
4.8 years

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Last Raise
Private Equity, 2 years ago

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