Sr. Director, Paid Search

Digital Matter

$175K — $200K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in digital advertising
  • 10+ years of Search experience, including Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising
  • Expertise in Google Ads, Shopping campaigns, Performance Max, and automation tools
  • Strong data analysis skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
  • Excellent consultative relationship management skills
  • Proven team leadership capabilities
  • BA or equivalent in Marketing, Business, or a quantitative field

Responsibilities

  • Develop and oversee Paid Search strategies tailored to retail clients
  • Lead kick-off meetings and manage client relationships
  • Act as a trusted advisor for client investment strategies
  • Grow relationships with client stakeholders to identify needs
  • Identify trends and opportunities for innovation in Paid Search
  • Mentor and grow a team of Managers and Analysts
  • Provide strategic oversight and performance storytelling for key accounts
  • Collaborate with other channel leads for a unified media approach

Benefits

  • Equity eligibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and results-driven Sr. Director of Paid Search to lead our Paid Search division. The Sr. Director will drive strategy, innovation, and performance across our Paid Search accounts-particularly those within the retail and e-commerce verticals. You'll work closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to build high-performing campaigns that deliver both short-term performance goals and long-term business objectives.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and oversee multi-platform Paid Search strategies (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, etc.) tailored to retail client goals (e.g., ROAS, new customer acquisition) through the full account management lifecycle.
  • Serve as the key player in kick-off meetings, client relationship management, ad-serving, tech stack implementation, campaign optimization, and quarterly business planning.
  • Be a trusted advisor to clients, guiding their investment strategies & performance to broader business KPIs.
  • Develop and grow relationships with client-side stakeholders to ascertain business needs and craft the best strategic and tactical approach.
  • Identify trends and opportunities to innovate within the Paid Search landscape, especially in dynamic retail environments (e.g., seasonality, promotions, inventory constraints).
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Managers and Analysts, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and performance.
  • Act as the senior point of contact for key accounts, providing strategic oversight and performance storytelling that resonates with executive stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with other channel leads (e.g., Paid Social, Programmatic, SEO) to ensure a unified and customer-centric media approach.
  • Partner cross-functionally to assist with proposal responses, technical demos, and marketing efforts.


What You'll Bring

  • 10+ years of experience in the digital advertising space
  • 10+ of Search experience inclusive of Google Ads/SA360 and Microsoft Advertising
  • Deep expertise in Google Ads, Shopping campaigns, Performance Max, and automation tools (e.g., SA360, feed management platforms).
  • Strong data analysis abilities (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and statistical analysis).
  • Excellent consultative approach when developing and managing business relationships.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and influence with confidence and clarity.
  • Experience onboarding and training team members.
  • BA (Bachelor of Arts) or equivalent with an emphasis on marketing, business, or coursework of a quantitative nature; preferably a degree in Marketing, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or Statistics


$175,000 - $200,000 a year

The salary range posted is reflective of base salary, which will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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