Orca Pacific: A Monks Company
Group Director, Paid Search (Remote)
Orca Pacific: A Monks Company, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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Orca Pacific: A Monks Company . We are looking for a strong, passionate, and energetic Paid Search leader to drive growth and strategic oversight across the paid search department with a focus on working on our largest accounts and serving as an SME on LLM optimization for organic and paid synergy. This role requires 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
Reporting to our SVP, Head of Search, lead SEM channel specialists (Paid search, YouTube, Demand Gen, PMax, Shopping, and App) and Account Leads managing direct client partnerships, contract negotiations/renewals, client onboarding, etc. Act as a Search thought leader ready to respond to the changing landscape. Drive revenue from new business, client relationships, and client growth; escalate across a top client set as needed. Present Paid Search and organic strategy, performance, and tactical priorities to clients and internal stakeholders. Assist with client staffing and scoping; participate in and lead new business pitches for Paid Search and/or SEO. Partner with cross-channel leads to create media plans, including forecasting, testing, tactical plans, and reporting. Develop and drive Paid Search strategy, innovation, and testing for your book of business; create quarterly/annual roadmaps to advance accounts with latest trends. Present QBRs and testing plans; lead client calls from a paid search perspective. Forecast, budget, and analyze diminishing returns; manage and mentor team members from Account Managers to Directors; oversee training and retention. Lead hiring and onboarding; manage a team with advanced SEM skills and multi-channel digital marketing expertise; provide analytics and reporting. Deliver feedback, performance reviews, and mentorship; support career pathing and coaching; sponsor senior client relationships and guide holistic digital strategy. Train the team, department, and agency; contribute to team morale and culture; contribute to department training, POVs, awards, and case studies. Collaborate with Google, Bing, and other vendor partners on alpha/beta opportunities, expansion opportunities, and best practices; operationalize processes across team focus areas. Support a hybrid working model and foster a positive team culture. About You
The essentials:
10+ years Paid Search experience. Experience communicating with senior client points of contact from VPs to C-Suite. Experience managing Paid Search budgets of at least $1MM+ in monthly ad spend. Recent experience optimizing to LLMs across paid and organic search; both organic and paid search experience required. Experience directing strategy in D2C or Retail, B2B, and B2C digital advertising across verticals is a major plus. Experience in YouTube, Performance Max, Demand Gen, and Value-Based Bidding; knowledge of Offline Conversion Data and CRM integrations with Google Ads is a plus. Advanced slide presentation and Excel/Google Sheets skills; experience presenting paid search strategy to marketing executives and large teams. 5+ years of management experience with at least 3 direct reports at Associate Director level or above. Experience with bid management platforms (e.g., SA360, Skai, Marin) 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 are committed to equity and inclusion in our hiring processes and welcome applicants from all backgrounds who contribute to our mission. Benefits
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 and personal well-being emphasis Career growth in a disruptor space with entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network Globally diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups Commitment to DEI and sustainable growth Salary Range: $160,000—$210,000 USD About Monks
Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. It combines global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities, with AI-driven capabilities and a diverse talent base. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a respectful, empowering environment for all people and perspectives.
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Group Director, Paid Search (Remote)
role at
Orca Pacific: A Monks Company . We are looking for a strong, passionate, and energetic Paid Search leader to drive growth and strategic oversight across the paid search department with a focus on working on our largest accounts and serving as an SME on LLM optimization for organic and paid synergy. This role requires 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
Reporting to our SVP, Head of Search, lead SEM channel specialists (Paid search, YouTube, Demand Gen, PMax, Shopping, and App) and Account Leads managing direct client partnerships, contract negotiations/renewals, client onboarding, etc. Act as a Search thought leader ready to respond to the changing landscape. Drive revenue from new business, client relationships, and client growth; escalate across a top client set as needed. Present Paid Search and organic strategy, performance, and tactical priorities to clients and internal stakeholders. Assist with client staffing and scoping; participate in and lead new business pitches for Paid Search and/or SEO. Partner with cross-channel leads to create media plans, including forecasting, testing, tactical plans, and reporting. Develop and drive Paid Search strategy, innovation, and testing for your book of business; create quarterly/annual roadmaps to advance accounts with latest trends. Present QBRs and testing plans; lead client calls from a paid search perspective. Forecast, budget, and analyze diminishing returns; manage and mentor team members from Account Managers to Directors; oversee training and retention. Lead hiring and onboarding; manage a team with advanced SEM skills and multi-channel digital marketing expertise; provide analytics and reporting. Deliver feedback, performance reviews, and mentorship; support career pathing and coaching; sponsor senior client relationships and guide holistic digital strategy. Train the team, department, and agency; contribute to team morale and culture; contribute to department training, POVs, awards, and case studies. Collaborate with Google, Bing, and other vendor partners on alpha/beta opportunities, expansion opportunities, and best practices; operationalize processes across team focus areas. Support a hybrid working model and foster a positive team culture. About You
The essentials:
10+ years Paid Search experience. Experience communicating with senior client points of contact from VPs to C-Suite. Experience managing Paid Search budgets of at least $1MM+ in monthly ad spend. Recent experience optimizing to LLMs across paid and organic search; both organic and paid search experience required. Experience directing strategy in D2C or Retail, B2B, and B2C digital advertising across verticals is a major plus. Experience in YouTube, Performance Max, Demand Gen, and Value-Based Bidding; knowledge of Offline Conversion Data and CRM integrations with Google Ads is a plus. Advanced slide presentation and Excel/Google Sheets skills; experience presenting paid search strategy to marketing executives and large teams. 5+ years of management experience with at least 3 direct reports at Associate Director level or above. Experience with bid management platforms (e.g., SA360, Skai, Marin) 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 are committed to equity and inclusion in our hiring processes and welcome applicants from all backgrounds who contribute to our mission. Benefits
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 and personal well-being emphasis Career growth in a disruptor space with entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network Globally diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups Commitment to DEI and sustainable growth Salary Range: $160,000—$210,000 USD About Monks
Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. It combines global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities, with AI-driven capabilities and a diverse talent base. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a respectful, empowering environment for all people and perspectives.
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