Group Director, Paid Search (Remote)

Media.Monks
Chicago, IL
Category Finance
Remote
Job Description
Monks is seeking a strong Paid Search leader to drive growth and strategic oversight across the paid search department. This role focuses on serving as a trusted advisor on LLM optimization and SEO strategy, serving as a key contact for clients and a team leader. The ideal candidate will be passionate about search-driven performance marketing and have a collaborative, hands-on approach.

Requirements

  • 10+ years Paid Search experience
  • Experience communicating with senior clients' points of contact (VPs to C-Suite)
  • Experience handling direct management of Paid Search budgets (at least $1MM)
  • Recent experience optimizing to LLMs across paid and organic search
  • Experience directing strategy in D2C, B2B, and B2C digital advertising
  • Experience with YouTube, Performance Max, Demand Gen, and Value-Based Bidding
  • Advanced slide presentation and Excel/Google sheet skills
  • 5+ years of management experience, with 3 direct reports
  • Experience with a bid management platform (SA360, Skai, Marin, etc.)

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Work-life balance
  • Career growth
  • Well-being initiatives
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