Associate Director, Paid Search/SEM (Pharma Client)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$97K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize paid search programs for assigned clients, lead a performance-focused team, and report actionable insights to stakeholders.

  • Lead development and implementation of paid search campaigns with budget oversight
  • Analyze performance against KPIs and share trends with key stakeholders
  • Mentor direct reports and contribute to new business efforts

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of paid search campaigns, including budget management, for assigned clients (branded and direct response campaigns)
  • Leverage search best-practices across all search tactics
  • Ensure all campaign billings are up to date and all finance queries are followed up in a timely manner
  • Analyze search campaign performance against client KPI's and report on trends and insights to key stakeholders
  • Continuously develop and grow skills by participating in ongoing training, workshops, etc.
  • Support in any new business pitches and related work as required
  • Responsible for delegating work and managing career progression of direct reports

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Paid Search experience
  • 2+ years of demonstrated leadership and management skills
  • Hands on keyboard experience in Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and/or SA360
  • Experience in applying search marketing to brand-building and direct response initiatives
  • Proven ability to lead and manage performance teams
  • Strong command of search platform research and reporting resources
  • Knowledge of syndicated research tools
  • Familiarity with third-party ad serving technologies
  • Technically strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities

Benefits

  • medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

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Associate Director, Paid Search/SEM (Pharma Client)

Spark Foundry · Chicago, IL · On-site