Associate Director, Paid Search

USA (Remote)

$100K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive and lead SEM strategy and team delivery for a performance marketing agency, aligning paid search with client goals and shipping testing roadmaps.

  • Own SEM strategy, quarterly reports, and cross-functional alignment with business objectives.
  • Must-have: 7+ years in SEM/digital marketing with leadership experience.
  • Standout: Proven ability to lead a multi-tier paid search team and deliver measurable growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and communicate the overall SEM strategy, including goals and objectives internally and externally (as needed).
  • Lead and mentor a team of Leads, Senior Paid Search Strategists, and Paid Search Strategists, including setting clear performance objectives and providing guidance.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships. Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals, target audience, and competitive landscape.
  • Develop comprehensive SEM strategies, including budget allocation, keyword targeting, and campaign structure.
  • Monitor campaign performance using analytics tools and other data sources.
  • Manage budgets for SEM campaigns, ensuring efficient allocation and adherence to financial goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field
  • Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in SEM and digital marketing.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale SEM campaigns.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of search engine advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Bing Ads) and emerging trends.
  • Experience working with a diverse range of clients and industries.

Benefits

  • High-character, fun, and cohesive work culture
  • PTO that is genuinely encouraged
  • Affordable, low-deductible health insurance plans
  • Supplemental benefits, including employer-paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Supportive, transparent, and accessible leadership that welcomes ideas, insights & feedback
  • Professional/individual development stipend
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Accelerated Digital Media

ADM is a performance marketing agency focused on eCommerce and healthcare. Everything we do revolves around client success, and we take pride in our deep knowledge, transparency, and experience. If your business is ready to take the next step in its growth, our team is ready to help you. We customize every strategy for your goals and objectives and always exemplify our values of a dedicated work ethic, integrity, and collaboration.

Founded in 2016
Chicago, Illinois, USA
50 employees (20 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
12.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$37K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.1%
Direct
41.8%
Referral
9.3%
Social
5.9%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~50

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
19 (38% of company)