Performance Media Director, Investment

Responsibilities

• Act as a search media expert for internal team’s consultation
• Design and share search POVs and case studies across the business and develop cross-discipline communication planning and drive synergy with Paid Social, Programmatic, Display, Content Syndication, etc
• Engage with planning team and clients to build a strong understanding of their needs and how they can best utilize search media for their competitive advantage
• Oversee and provide guidance on long term strategic plans respective of the client’s business goals including but not limited to annual and quarterly planning, QBRs and EOC reports
• Oversee and contribute to in person meetings on a monthly/quarterly basis to build and maintain a deep-rooted partnership driving excitement for paid search opportunities
• Uncover/understand objectives, challenges and needs by performing regular client needs assessments, check-ins, and interfacing regularly with senior level
• Stay abreast of and disseminate relevant industry trends to keep the brand atop of the latest paid search opportunities
• Manage and lead and grow a team search professional varying in roles and responsibilities
• Allocate resources to allow for both meeting the client's current needs but also investing and focusing efforts for future growth
• Facilitate communication and process between team and internal as well as external stakeholders to collectively attain client objectives

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a complex, technical product environment, including at least five years of management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• In-depth understanding of search media campaign management and optimization practices in the financial category
• Proven to be a proactive self-starter with experience leading large accounts within an agency in an integrated fashion (collaboration, data sharing, co-leading efforts focused on client satisfaction, growth, performance vs KPI’s)
• Outstanding ability to manage and develop a cohesive team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of stress tolerance
• Excellent relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and are able to present and articulate persuasive and cohesive presentations and points-of-view
• Proven to be a trusted advisor to senior clients and are seen as a vital part of their team;
• High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relations including handling difficult client situations gaining optimal results for both the client and the company