Responsibilities

• Senior client leadership: Own the health, growth, and profitability of a portfolio of Ovative Group’s largest paid search relationships
• Serve as a senior point of contact for client leadership, setting program vision, objectives , and KPIs across the portfolio
• Influence senior client stakeholders to evolve their strategy and measurement approach to drive enterprise impact through the paid search channel
• Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities, partnering with account and growth teams on scoping, staffing, and proposals
• Step in as the escalation point on complex or at-risk programs, and coach your team through difficult client conversations
• Team leadership and employee development: Lead and develop a team that includes managers and individual contributors, holding accountability for their performance, growth, and retention
• Own staffing strategy for your portfolio — forecast capacity, shape team structure, and partner on recruiting and onboarding of new Ovative team members
• Coach your managers to set clear expectations, share actionable feedback, develop talent, and maintain consistent leadership practices across the team
• Cross-functional strategy & thought leadership: Own key SEM solution-area accountabilities for the practice — evolving Ovative’s approach to best practices, vetting and partnering with new technology companies, managing planning and execution tools, and staying ahead of emerging trends
• Partner with SEO, retail media, and upper-funnel teams to prioritize and drive holistic search strategy and results

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience directly responsible for enterprise-level paid search marketing (SEM) programs
• 3+ years of experience managing direct reports, including experience developing early-career talent
• Proven track record of success driving strong positive results through paid search marketing programs
• Extensive client management experience, including working with senior stakeholders
• Deep expertise in the following: Enterprise paid search leadership and strategy connected to business outcomes and impact; Execution with paid search technologies and tools (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Search Ads 360, etc.); External partner management (Google, Microsoft, technology partners, etc.); Coaching and developing a team of high-performing talent; Sound conceptual and analytical problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Strong digital agency experience or digital lead on the client side
• Previous experience in performance marketing, retail, eCommerce, etc.
• Experience managing other managers or leading a multi-client portfolio
• Hands-on experience testing and scaling AI-driven search capabilities

Benefits

• Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI
• Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teams
• Generous paid vacation policy
• 401k match program
• Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners
• Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs
• Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan
• Sabbatical program
• Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program
• Shenanigan’s Day