Join to apply for the Group Director, Paid Search (Remote) role at Monks 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). About The Role 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. We are looking for someone passionate about search-driven performance marketing and well-versed in both organic search and paid search. 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 Reporting to our SVP, Head of Search, this role will serve as a people leader inclusive of SEM channel specialists (Paid search, YouTube, Demand Gen, PMax, Shopping, and App) as well as Account Leads managing direct client partnerships, contract negotiations/renewals, client onboards, etc. This role will serve as a Search thought leader prepared to respond to the changing landscape The ideal candidate will have recent experience in SEO/GEO or AEO/AIO Responsible for revenue driven from new business, client relationships, and client growth Will serve as an escalation point across a set of top clients Will present Paid Search and organic strategy, performance, and tactical priorities to the client and internal stakeholders Assists with client staffing and scoping Participates and leads new business pitches for Paid Search and/or SEO Partners with cross-channel leads on creating media plans, including forecasting, testing, tactical plans, and reporting Drives Paid Search strategy, innovation & testing on your book of business while improving performance, developing quarterly or annual roadmaps to keep advancing accounts with the latest trends and opportunities Present QBRs, planning presentations, and testing plans regularly Lead client calls from a paid search perspective Forecasting, budgeting, and diminishing return analysis Manages others from Account Managers to Directors Accountable for team growth (training and mentorship) and retention Highly involved with hiring and onboarding new employees Manages a team with advanced SEM skills, multi-channel digital marketing strategy, and client management skills, including projections, analytics reporting, etc. Delivers feedback, performance reviews, support, and recognition in pursuit of achieving team goals Helps lead career pathing and coaching Serves as a senior sponsor on your team’s accounts, developing senior client relationships and guiding holistic digital strategy Responsible for training for the team, department, and agency Contribute to team morale and culture through engagement, team building, and mentorship Contribute to overall department training, POVs, award submissions, and case studies Works closely with Google, Bing, and other vendor partners on alpha and beta opportunities, expansion opportunities, client strategy and planning, and best practices Responsible for operationalizing processes and helping gain adoption across team focus areas Assist in creating a team culture across a hybrid working model About You The essentials: 10+ years Paid Search experience Experience communicating with senior clients' points of contact from VPs to C-Suite Experience handling direct management of Paid Search budgets of at least $1MM+ in monthly ad spend Recent experience optimizing to LLMs across paid and organic search and will have organic and paid search experience Experience directing strategy in D2C or Retail, B2B, and B2C digital advertising efforts across different verticals is a major plus Experience in YouTube, Performance Max, Demand Gen, and Value-Based Bidding, understanding of Offline Conversion Data, and CRM integrations with Google Ads a plus Advanced slide presentation making and Excel / Google sheet skills Experience presenting paid search strategy to marketing executives, large teams, and senior audiences Have 5+ years of management experience with at least 3 direct reports at Associate Director level and above 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. Salary Range $160,000—$210,000 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. 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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