Director, Paid Search

Atlanta, GA (Remote)

$121K/yr – $166K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead strategic search initiatives across marketing services, driving performance, QA, innovation, and client success while guiding cross-functional teams through trend analysis, business development, and people leadership.

  • Lead strategic search strategies aligned with client objectives
  • Drive performance, QA, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Mentor and develop teams across supervisors and managers

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Oversight: Lead comprehensive search strategies that align with client objectives, integrating efforts across various digital marketing services as well as AI and emerging technologies to drive superior business performance.
  • Performance Management: Monitor and analyze campaign performance, provide strategic insights and recommendations to enhance return on investment and effectiveness.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with risk management and quality assurance protocols using RACI documentation to maintain campaign integrity.
  • Innovation Leadership: Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation, encouraging teams to develop "Next Practice" standards in search marketing.
  • Strategy Development: Guide the creation of strategic plans and testing frameworks that reflect the industry’s standards and drive client success.
  • Trend Analysis: Stay abreast of digital marketing trends and developments, contributing valuable thought leadership through articles and actionable insights.
  • Client Relationship Development: Cultivate strong relationships with key clients, providing tailored solutions that drive business growth and satisfaction.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with media, creative, and analytics teams to ensure cohesive and integrated strategies across all marketing channels.
  • Business Development: Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts, collaborating with senior leadership to craft strategic proposals for expansion.
  • Team Development: Manage and mentor a team of 5-10 Search Supervisors and Managers, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in Search Engine Marketing (SEM) with a proven track record of successful strategy execution and results.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience, demonstrating effective team management, mentorship, and leadership.
  • Strong client-service orientation, with the ability to build strategic relationships and effectively translate client needs into actionable solutions.
  • Exceptional communication skills for articulating complex concepts and strategies to both executives and internal teams.
  • Comprehensive understanding of digital marketing strategies, including organic search, display, app, and social media, and how they harmonize with search marketing efforts.
  • Proficiency in advanced analytics tools, Python, AI technologies, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Knowledge of online campaign measurement methodologies, with the ability to recommend standards for continual performance improvement.
  • Innovative mindset with a focus on leveraging emerging technologies to enhance overall performance and operational efficiency.
  • Strategic thinker capable of developing comprehensive plans that align with client objectives and adapt to changing market trends.
  • Demonstrated experience in business development, contributing to agency growth and expanding service offerings.

Benefits

  • Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
  • Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
  • Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
  • Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
  • Matching Gifts programs
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
  • Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
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Razorfish

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Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We see consumers as more than just metrics. We see them as people – wonderful, complex, interesting people. Grounded in deep digital expertise for over 25 years, we continue to navigate the ever-changing marketing landscape to forge meaningful connections that enrich people’s lives. Our diverse teams of strategists, creative thinkers, experience builders, and technologists are passionate about connecting creativity to business impact. Razorfish is part of Publicis Communications North America.

Founded in 1995
New York, NY, US
1.8K employees (823 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
73% CEO approval

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$121K/yr – $166K/yr

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Director, Paid Search

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