Vice President, Director, Search

Plano, TX (Hybrid)

$149K/yr – $215K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead Razorfish’s paid search strategy and team at senior leadership level, driving client outcomes through strategic vision, cross-functional collaboration, and AI-enabled optimization.

  • Own the overall paid search strategy and program delivery for key accounts.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in SEM with proven strategy leadership.
  • Standout: Focus on AI and automation to optimize campaigns and drive growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive search marketing strategy that aligns with client needs and industry best practices, ensuring Razorfish remains at the forefront of digital marketing.
  • Performance Management: Monitor, analyze, and report on search campaign performance, providing executive-level insights and recommendations to enhance ROI and effectiveness.
  • Innovative Culture: Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within the search team, encouraging the adoption of the most effective technologies, including AI and automation, to improve efficiency and campaign outcomes.
  • Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor to understand their objectives and deliver tailored search solutions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, including media, creative, and analytics, to ensure cohesive digital marketing strategies that integrate search with broader marketing efforts.
  • Talent Development: Mentor and develop senior team members, providing guidance in their professional growth and encouraging a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Thought Leadership: Represent Razorfish at industry events, conferences, and webinars, sharing insights and contributing to the agency's reputation as a leading voice in search marketing.
  • Business Development: Identify new business opportunities and collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic proposals that expand service offerings and drive revenue growth.
  • Trend Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends and shifts in consumer behavior, ensuring the search strategy evolves in response to market changes.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and digital marketing, with a proven record of successful strategy development and execution.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience, demonstrating effective management of diverse teams and driving high-performance outcomes.
  • Strong client-service orientation, with the ability to build and sustain strategic client relationships and ensure their satisfaction.
  • Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to derive insights from data and apply them to improve campaign performance.
  • Comprehensive understanding of how digital marketing strategies work together, including organic search, social media, and paid media.
  • Proficiency in advanced analytics tools, Python, AI technologies, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to both internal teams and external partners.
  • Proven track record in business development, contributing to agency growth through critical initiatives and partnerships.
  • Innovative mindset and commitment to leveraging the latest technologies to optimize search marketing strategies.
  • Passion for mentoring and talent development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

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
  • The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
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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

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
24.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.8%
Direct
46.9%
Referral
5.2%
Social
1.7%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
471 (22% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
5.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
24

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