Associate Director, Paid Search

Melville, NY (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead high-impact paid search strategy and execution across multiple client accounts, acting as a senior client lead and cross-functional partner.

  • Own hands-on paid search strategy, execution, and optimization across Google Ads, MS Ads, and other networks
  • Must-have: 4+ years of hands-on Paid Search experience, ideally in an agency setting
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with SEO, analytics, paid social, and creative teams to drive integrated growth

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead paid search strategy, execution, and performance across multiple client accounts spanning Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and other paid media platforms
  • Develop and oversee customized search strategies aligned with each client’s business goals, industry, audience, and budget
  • Provide senior-level guidance on account structure, keyword strategy, audience targeting, bidding methodology, testing roadmaps, and overall optimization approach
  • Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, scale, and return on investment
  • Serve as a senior client-facing lead, presenting performance reports, insights, strategic recommendations, and growth opportunities on a regular basis
  • Partner cross-functionally with internal teams across SEO, paid social, analytics, and creative to deliver integrated marketing strategies
  • Mentor and support team members, helping to elevate team performance, quality of work, and platform knowledge
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, platform changes, automation developments, and emerging best practices to ensure innovation across accounts
  • Contribute to department growth by helping refine processes, improve account management standards, and support new business opportunities where needed

Requirements

  • 4+ years of hands-on Paid Search experience, ideally within an agency environment
  • Proven experience leading strategy and performance across multiple client accounts simultaneously
  • Deep expertise in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics, and conversion tracking
  • Strong understanding of campaign architecture, bidding strategies, attribution, forecasting, and performance analysis
  • Demonstrated success in building, scaling, and maintaining strong performance across multiple brands and industries
  • Strong client leadership skills, with experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and communicating strategy clearly
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience mentoring or managing team members in a collaborative environment
  • B.A. or B.S.
  • Experience with eCommerce and B2B
  • Proficiency in Excel and performance reporting tools
  • Experience with reporting and management platforms such as Looker, SA360, or similar tools
  • Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, collaborative agency environment
  • Strong strategic mindset with the ability to balance big-picture leadership and day-to-day performance oversight

Preferred

  • Google Ads Certification preferred
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Founded in 1996, Didit a leading digital marketing agency in New York, with offices in Manhattan; Melville, Long Island; and Burlington, Massachusetts, as well as a direct marketing division. Recognized as an Inc. 500, Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 company, Didit is a privately-held industry pioneer that offers an unparalleled range of marketing, public relations and digital services, from “postcard to post-click.” The agency’s experienced professionals, innovative strategy, best-of-breed technology and advanced analytics provide a fully comprehensive marketing approach to businesses, delivering unmatched results for more than 200 clients across all verticals. Didit was co-founded by SEO/SEM thought leader, SEMPO founding board member, and Didit Executive Chairman Kevin Lee. For more information, visit https://www.didit.com/.Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/DiditMarketingFollow us on Twitterwww.twitter.com/DiditMarketing

Founded in 1996
Melville, New York, USA
69 employees (16 in marketing)
44% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
23.8%
Direct
57.7%
Referral
7.5%
Social
9.3%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~69

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (14% of company)