Associate Director, Paid Search (SEM) at Spark Foundry | El Segundo, CA | $97K/yr – $149K/yr

Spark Foundry

Associate Director, Paid Search (SEM)

El Segundo, CA (On-site)

$97K/yr – $149K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own paid search execution and optimization across client programs, with a focus on budget discipline, KPI-driven reporting, and team development.

Growth/Performance: Lead strategy, budget management, and KPI reporting for branded and direct response campaigns.
Team & Coaching: Delegate work and manage career progression of direct reports.
Insights & Optimization: Analyze trends and present actionable insights to stakeholders.

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

Spark Foundry

3.9 Glassdoor

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].

Founded in 2016

New York, New York, USA

3.1K employees (807 in marketing)

www.sparkfoundryww.com

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