Director of Paid Media

USA (Hybrid)

$89K/yr - $109K/yr (Est.)Director/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive PPC leadership and cross-team optimization to scale paid media performance across Google, Bing, and partners.

  • Own and grow a PPC team, driving performance measurement and accountability
  • Must-have: 6–8+ years managing PPC teams and 5+ years in Paid Media
  • Standout: Hands-on leadership in accounts with a focus on automation, beta testing, and cross-functional collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a successful team of PPC specialists, fostering a culture of performance measurement and accountability
  • Enhance landing page experience, measure results, and drive continuous testing to optimize paid media operations
  • Collaborate across the business to drive revenue growth, capture opportunities, and achieve brand-specific profit and volume targets
  • Test and implement new Betas on Google, Bing, and other platforms
  • Improve Paid Media reporting for accuracy with real-time data that is focused on visualization and the ability to make quick data-driven decisions
  • Deliver comprehensive training programs to enhance team skills and streamline processes for efficiency and optimization opportunities
  • Apply our team matrix structure for effective collaboration, resource allocation, and successful outcomes
  • Take ownership of technology, reporting, and automation, ensuring data integrity and driving success within accounts
  • Provide hands-on leadership and guidance, actively working within accounts to drive desired outcomes

Requirements

  • 6-8+ years of experience managing PPC performance teams
  • 5+ years of experience in Paid Media
  • Proven success managing large paid media budgets in competitive industries
  • Experience operating direct response, acquisition-focused campaigns
  • A deep understanding of analytics and data-driven decision making
  • Outstanding cross-functional and external communication skills
  • Strong grasp of how the paid search auction reacts to competition
  • Deep knowledge of the Google Marketing tech stack
  • Collaborative work style
  • Agency experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

  • 🩺 Healthcare: We offer low-cost, competitive health coverage (domestic partners included!) with employer-paid counseling services.
  • 💰 Invest in the Future: Enjoy 401(k) matching after just two months of employment, with employer matching starting at ~3%.
  • 🧘‍♀️ Lifestyle Spending Stipends: Access an employer-paid spending account for physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing expenses.
  • 🏝️ Flexible Time Off: We offer competitive time-off balances that accrue weekly, just like your paycheck. (Yes, we’re paid weekly too!)
  • 👶🏻 Parental Leave: We provide 2 weeks of paid parental leave during the first year and up to 9 weeks after one year of employment.
  • ✈️ Generous Paid Holidays: Celebrate cultural diversity with additional flex holidays in addition to our company paid holidays.
  • 🧑‍💻 Flex Schedule: This is a hybrid role. Expect in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Wednesdays designated as a flex day based on team and manager needs. Remaining workdays are remote, depending on role requirements.
  • 🌎 World Class Facility: With onsite restaurants, a 7,000 sqft gym, pickleball & basketball courts, spin class/pilates room, bikes, massages, and so much more.
  • 🛟 Comprehensive Life Insurance: Ensure peace of mind with coverage that extends beyond the workplace with employer paid life insurance (including coverage for dependents and spouses).
  • 🤝 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Join us in fostering connections, celebrating diversity, and providing a supportive community for all.
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Clearlink

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Clearlink is an award-winning digital marketing, sales conversion, and technology company headquartered in Salt Lake City. A trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies since 2003, Clearlink delivers intuitive, engaging experiences throughout the customer journey to connect consumers with its brand partners. Clearlink’s people-focused culture has been recognized internationally for strong leadership, business growth, innovative employee initiatives, and corporate social responsibility.

Founded in 2001
Draper, UT, US
1.1K employees (155 in marketing)
43% recommend to a friend
44% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
12.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.1%
Direct
57.7%
Referral
5.8%
Social
6.1%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
127 (13% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
5.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 15 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2011
    Private Equity