Associate Director – Paid Search

Associate Director – Paid Search

Requirements

• 4-6+ years of Paid Search experience within an advertising agency
• Google Ads certifications
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Ability to approach complex challenges creatively, analyze data insights, and make strategic decisions that go beyond standard campaign optimizations.
• Proactive & Self-Driven Work Ethic: Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and the motivation to seek out new ways to improve workflows and client outcomes.
• Early AI Adoption & Experimentation: Comfortable exploring AI, LLMs, and automation tools to enhance productivity, optimize marketing strategies, and push the boundaries of innovation.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Eagerness to learn new technologies, adapt to emerging industry trends, and consistently iterate on best practices.
• Collaboration & Communication: Capable of working across different teams (social, programmatic, investment) to develop holistic, cross-channel media solutions that drive real business results.
• Intimate knowledge of paid search campaign types, strategies and tactical executions of Search, Performance Max, Discovery, YouTube, Display, Local, Shopping, and App across Google, Bing and Apple.
• Working knowledge around tracking solutions like pixels, Google Conversions, UET goals, Enhanced Conversions and offline conversions tracking.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote and the Google Suite.
• Intimate knowledge of website analytics programs (Google Analytics, Adobe, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising/Marketing, Business, PR/Communications or related field.

Responsibilities

• Architect effective Search Engine Marketing (SEM) / Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns with direction from the Director of Paid Search
• Exhibit confident communication skills to effectively present tactical paid search plans and campaign status reports to clients on a daily and weekly basis
• Manage paid search bid management using best-in-class match type strategies, campaign settings, demographic targeting, remarketing, custom audience lists, and custom-built automation
• Research keywords, analyze their relevance and perform competitive analysis.
• Recommend landing page strategies and consult on landing page planning and optimizations
• Possess a well-developed analytical ability and a proven track record of extracting tangible insights from large data sets
• A/B testing a multitude of campaign variables to increase the efficiency of campaign budgets to drive leads/conversion improvements, expand search impression share and drive higher ROI for our clients
• Administer bid management tools to accurate pace daily paid search budgets
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance in platforms like Google AdWords, Bing Ads, Kenshoo, and more
• Implement and test strategies designed to increase conversion rates and lower cost-per-lead across multiple clients in multiple verticals
• Mentor, train, and develop Paid Search Analysts and Strategists to continually strengthen your team members
• Work with Paid Search Analysts to ensure billing and budget pacing is handled accurately and in a timely matter
• Work closely with other internal departments to develop fully integrated search campaigns
• Champion department processes, stay current on search marketing industry trends and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.