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Associate Director, Paid Search

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As an Associate Director, you are a strategic paid search leader with a proven ability to manage complex SEM accounts from end to end. You excel at developing and executing paid search strategies, building and leading high-performing teams, and translating insights into clear, compelling roadmaps and client-ready presentations. Your leadership combines analytical rigor, creativity, and a strong commitment to performance excellence, ensuring both client success and sustainable growth.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead channel-specific paid search strategy for complex, multichannel accounts
  • Serve as the day-to-day paid search strategist for the largest and most complex paid media accounts
  • Own the paid search component of client roadmaps
  • Maintain accountability for paid search budget management, performance delivery, forecasting, and profitability
  • Establish, enforce, and evolve paid search processes and best practices
  • Partner closely with Client Partners and activation teams to deliver cohesive paid search strategies
  • Act as the primary escalation point for paid search within your portfolio
  • Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in paid search advertising
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in client facing roles
  • Proven track record of managing successful paid search campaigns for enterprise-level accounts
  • Proficiency in paid search tools and technologies, including Google Ads, Bing Ads, and analytics platforms
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
  • Experience leading and managing a team, with a focus on mentorship and professional development
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams
  • Ability to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic paid search plans that align with client objectives and drive business growth
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions and client needs
  • Fluency in English and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
What we offer:
  • Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members
  • Prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases
  • Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses
  • Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes
  • 100% covered "Plan Total" membership at Sportclub
  • A flexible vacation policy

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Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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