Director of Paid Media

Scottsdale, AZ (On-site)

$110K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Sleepyhead is seeking a Director of Paid Media to lead strategy and execution across Google Ads, YouTube, and display networks for ecommerce growth. The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven optimization, cross-channel collaboration, and accountable performance targets. Key requirements include 7+ years of paid media experience and multi-million-dollar budget management.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of media specialists and managers
  • Exclusively develop and execute a comprehensive paid media strategy with a focus on Google Ads/PPC, YouTube, and display networks
  • Set ambitious performance targets, including ROAS, MER, and blended CAC, and drive accountability across campaigns
  • Oversee audits, growth strategy, and campaign reporting for multiple accounts or product lines
  • Build structured testing frameworks for creative, offers, messaging, and funnel optimization
  • Own and optimize campaigns across: Google Ads (Search, Shopping, Performance Max, YouTube)
  • Display, remarketing, and prospecting campaigns
  • Help with cross collaboration on other campaigns (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest) as needed
  • Manage monthly ad budgets and scale campaigns profitably
  • Leverage data-driven strategies to acquire users, generate leads, and maximize sales

Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on paid media experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Proven success scaling Google Ads / PPC campaigns profitably for e-commerce brands
  • Experience managing multi-million-dollar monthly ad budgets
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive strategic decisions
  • Deep understanding of Shopify, Google analytics platforms, and e-commerce tracking
  • Comfortable leading a fast-growth, in-office team environment

Preferred

  • Experience with Klaviyo and Postscript
  • Amazon Seller Central experience
  • Experience leveraging influencer-generated content for paid campaigns
  • Previous experience in DTC or consumer product brands

Sleepyhead

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Sleepyhead is an omnichannel lifestyle home décor brand designed for the digital-native Indian millennial and Gen Z, headquartered in Bengaluru. Launched in 2017 with the unique Bed-In-A-Box concept, Sleepyhead broke all category norms and quickly became India’s fastest-growing D2C mattress brand. Today, Sleepyhead is a comprehensive home lifestyle brand focused on making everyday living fun and fabulous with thoughtfully designed products. We cater to the underserved needs of the new-age Indian customer by making great designs accessible without compromising on quality and service. At Sleepyhead, we believe that life is complicated enough, and we are here to simplify it for our customers in every way we can.

Founded in 2017
Bengaluru, Karnataka, IND
81 employees (9 in marketing)
77% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
381.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
56.9%
Direct
35.8%
Referral
3.6%
Social
2.8%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~81

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
3.5 years
Median Tenure
1.8 years