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About The Role
We are looking for a strong, passionate, and energetic Paid Search professional to drive growth and strategic oversight across the paid search department with a focus of working on our largest accounts. We are looking for someone passionate about search-driven performance marketing and well-versed in other digital acquisition channels. This individual should be a people-focused leader who enjoys hands-on, cross-functional collaboration and wants to join a fast-growing, innovative digital agency that is hyper-focused on client performance and ROI.
Responsibilities
Serve as Paid Search Lead on one or more of the larger search accounts in the agency, delivering strategy and hands-on optimizations with other Paid Search and channel team members
Will be responsible for owning Paid Search strategy for multiple accounts
Present Paid Search strategy, performance, and tactical priorities to client stakeholders
Use storytelling to simplify complex search strategies and present them as clear, impactful campaign recommendations.
Partner with cross-channel leads on creating a holistic media plan, inclusive of forecasting/budgets, testing, tactical plans, and reporting
Understanding insights to inform performance changes and direct optimizations
Responsible for defining roles & responsibilities for client Paid Search teams, and responsible for delegating work to supporting team members Own pacing across your book of business and ensure all campaigns are spending to the desired target Drive Paid Search strategy, innovation & testing on your book of business while improving performance, developing quarterly or annual roadmaps to keep advanced accounts with the latest trends and opportunities Opportunity to manage others, from Account Managers to Associate Directors
Manage your team in advanced SEM skills, multi-channel digital marketing strategy, and client management skills, including projections, analytics reporting, etc. Deliver feedback, performance reviews, support, and recognition in pursuit of achieving team goals Serve as a senior sponsor on your team’s accounts, developing senior client relationships and guiding holistic digital strategy
Willingness to join in-person team meetings, events, and client presentations as business needs arise, est. 1-2 times per quarter
Strong communication and professional presence required
Work closely with Google, Bing, and other vendor partners on client strategy and planning, goals, testing, expansion opportunities, and account health Contribute to overall department trainings, POVs, award submissions, and case studies Participate in new business pitches and conduct audits across the Google ecosystem
Client & Revenue Oversight
Generate and oversee strong revenue growth from client renewals. Participate in onboardings, renewal calls, and other important client communications with top Google advertising accounts. Develop a detailed understanding of clients’ products, industry, marketing goals, and objectives. Analyze performance data and KPIs.
About You
7+ years of Paid Search experience Passion and willingness to embrace Automation and AI
You are comfortable with script adoption, using AI to help with reporting, insights, and visuals for presentations You are open to testing different workflows utilizing AI to help you optimize your output, stay organized across projects, and create efficiencies
Possess a strong POV on the future of search and the role of AI/automation across SEM/Shopping Experience handling direct management of Paid Search budgets of at least $1MM in monthly ad spend Experience directing strategy for B2B Lead Generation clients
Bonus for those with experience managing multiple lines of business
Experience in YouTube, App Campaigns, Performance Max, Demand Gen, in addition to traditional paid search and shopping Advanced slide presentation skills Intermediate to advanced Excel and Google Sheet skills You can use strong and persuasive communication when discussing paid search performance with clients and your team Ability to work collaboratively across large teams Experience presenting paid search strategy to marketing executives, large teams, and senior audiences (VP+) Have 3+ years of management experience with at least two direct reports Experience with a bid management platform is preferred such as SA360, Skai, Marin, etc. 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.
Benefits
What We Offer
Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays 401k with company contribution Paid parental leave Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more! Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)
Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Salary Range$118,000—$139,000 USD
About Monks
Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
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Director, Paid Search
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Monks 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Director, Paid Search
role at
Monks Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).
Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.
About The Role
We are looking for a strong, passionate, and energetic Paid Search professional to drive growth and strategic oversight across the paid search department with a focus of working on our largest accounts. We are looking for someone passionate about search-driven performance marketing and well-versed in other digital acquisition channels. This individual should be a people-focused leader who enjoys hands-on, cross-functional collaboration and wants to join a fast-growing, innovative digital agency that is hyper-focused on client performance and ROI.
Responsibilities
Serve as Paid Search Lead on one or more of the larger search accounts in the agency, delivering strategy and hands-on optimizations with other Paid Search and channel team members
Will be responsible for owning Paid Search strategy for multiple accounts
Present Paid Search strategy, performance, and tactical priorities to client stakeholders
Use storytelling to simplify complex search strategies and present them as clear, impactful campaign recommendations.
Partner with cross-channel leads on creating a holistic media plan, inclusive of forecasting/budgets, testing, tactical plans, and reporting
Understanding insights to inform performance changes and direct optimizations
Responsible for defining roles & responsibilities for client Paid Search teams, and responsible for delegating work to supporting team members Own pacing across your book of business and ensure all campaigns are spending to the desired target Drive Paid Search strategy, innovation & testing on your book of business while improving performance, developing quarterly or annual roadmaps to keep advanced accounts with the latest trends and opportunities Opportunity to manage others, from Account Managers to Associate Directors
Manage your team in advanced SEM skills, multi-channel digital marketing strategy, and client management skills, including projections, analytics reporting, etc. Deliver feedback, performance reviews, support, and recognition in pursuit of achieving team goals Serve as a senior sponsor on your team’s accounts, developing senior client relationships and guiding holistic digital strategy
Willingness to join in-person team meetings, events, and client presentations as business needs arise, est. 1-2 times per quarter
Strong communication and professional presence required
Work closely with Google, Bing, and other vendor partners on client strategy and planning, goals, testing, expansion opportunities, and account health Contribute to overall department trainings, POVs, award submissions, and case studies Participate in new business pitches and conduct audits across the Google ecosystem
Client & Revenue Oversight
Generate and oversee strong revenue growth from client renewals. Participate in onboardings, renewal calls, and other important client communications with top Google advertising accounts. Develop a detailed understanding of clients’ products, industry, marketing goals, and objectives. Analyze performance data and KPIs.
About You
7+ years of Paid Search experience Passion and willingness to embrace Automation and AI
You are comfortable with script adoption, using AI to help with reporting, insights, and visuals for presentations You are open to testing different workflows utilizing AI to help you optimize your output, stay organized across projects, and create efficiencies
Possess a strong POV on the future of search and the role of AI/automation across SEM/Shopping Experience handling direct management of Paid Search budgets of at least $1MM in monthly ad spend Experience directing strategy for B2B Lead Generation clients
Bonus for those with experience managing multiple lines of business
Experience in YouTube, App Campaigns, Performance Max, Demand Gen, in addition to traditional paid search and shopping Advanced slide presentation skills Intermediate to advanced Excel and Google Sheet skills You can use strong and persuasive communication when discussing paid search performance with clients and your team Ability to work collaboratively across large teams Experience presenting paid search strategy to marketing executives, large teams, and senior audiences (VP+) Have 3+ years of management experience with at least two direct reports Experience with a bid management platform is preferred such as SA360, Skai, Marin, etc. 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.
Benefits
What We Offer
Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays 401k with company contribution Paid parental leave Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more! Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)
Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Salary Range$118,000—$139,000 USD
About Monks
Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
Seniority level
Seniority levelDirector Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionMarketing and Sales IndustriesAdvertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Monks by 2x Get notified about new Director of Search Marketing jobs in
Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $119,000.00-$176,000.00 3 days ago York, IL $155,000.00-$215,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $105,165.00-$136,705.00 19 hours ago Associate Director, Paid Media (Limited-Term)Assistant Vice President of Global Marketing Chicago, IL $165,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago Senior Director, Brand and Advertising Research Chicago, IL $117,250.00-$140,000.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $160,000.00-$190,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Director, Customer Experience & Omnichannel Enablement Chicago, IL $113,000.00-$182,850.00 3 weeks ago Associate Director, Customer Experience & Omnichannel Enablement Chicago, IL $125,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago Greater Chicago Area $140,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$78,000.00 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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