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Orca Pacific: A Monks Company

Director, Paid Search

Orca Pacific: A Monks Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Orca Pacific: A Monks Company Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. We also encourage caution of fraudulent job postings that misuse our company name and information. All applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck. 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 on our largest accounts. This role emphasizes search-driven performance marketing, collaboration across channels, and leadership within a fast-growing, innovative digital agency focused on client performance and ROI.

Responsibilities

Lead Paid Search on one or more large accounts, delivering strategy and hands-on optimizations with the Paid Search and channel teams

Own Paid Search strategy for multiple accounts

Present Paid Search strategy, performance, and priorities to client stakeholders using clear, actionable recommendations

Partner with cross-channel leads to create holistic media plans, including forecasting/budgets, testing, plans, and reporting

Define roles and responsibilities for client Paid Search teams and delegate work to supporting team members

Manage pacing across your book of business to ensure campaigns spend toward targets

Drive innovation and testing in Paid Search, develop roadmaps to keep advanced accounts aligned with latest trends

Potentially manage others, including Account Managers and Associate Directors

Develop senior client relationships and guide holistic digital strategy as a senior sponsor on your accounts

Participate in in-person team meetings, events, and client presentations as needed (approx. 1–2 times per quarter)

Collaborate with Google, Bing, and other vendor partners on strategy, goals, testing, and account health

Contribute to department trainings, POVs, award submissions, and case studies

Participate in new business pitches and audits across the Google ecosystem

Client & Revenue Oversight

Generate and oversee revenue growth from client renewals

Engage in onboardings, renewal calls, and other 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

Comfort with script adoption and using AI to aid reporting, insights, and visual presentations

Open to testing workflows utilizing AI to optimize output and project organization

Strong POV on the future of search and the role of AI/automation in SEM/Shopping

Experience managing Paid Search budgets of at least $1MM in monthly ad spend

Experience directing strategy for B2B Lead Generation clients

Bonus for 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 Sheets skills

Strong, persuasive communication when discussing paid search performance with clients and team

Ability to work collaboratively across large teams

Experience presenting paid search strategy to marketing executives, large teams, and senior audiences (VP+)

3+ years of management experience with at least two direct reports

Experience with a bid management platform (e.g., SA360, Skai, Marin) is preferred

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 design hiring processes to 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 and entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network

A globally diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups

Salary Range: $118,000—$139,000 USD

About Monks: Monks is the global, purely digital brand of S4Capital plc, focused on accelerating business possibilities through marketing and technology services. Monks has been recognized in multiple industry lists and awards for its performance and innovation.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people. We value diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our business.

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