Associate Director, SEM (Remote)

Monks • Chicago, IL

9d • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director of Paid Search reports to the Paid Search Director of Account Services. This role leads and develops a team of Senior Managers, Account Managers, and Analysts, overseeing their day-to-day work and professional growth. The position also directly manages paid search efforts for 1–3 large client relationships, including strategy, execution oversight, and client communication. The team drives KPI improvements and develops paid search strategies tailored to client goals across B2B and B2C lead generation and direct-to-consumer ecommerce accounts.

The role combines people leadership, client and revenue oversight, paid search strategy, performance analysis, and hands-on account support. The Associate Director contributes to department and agency-wide thought leadership and training initiatives, and supports client onboarding, renewals, and other important communications. The position is remote as described in the title, subject to the company’s Return to Office policy for employees who live within commuting distance of an office.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of agency Google advertising experience.
• Direct experience managing paid search budgets of $100,000 or more in monthly ad spend.
• Experience directly managing both B2B and B2C Google advertising efforts.
• Strong number-crunching, data analysis, and Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Strong and persuasive communication when discussing paid search performance with clients and the team.
• Ability to take on leadership responsibilities and support others’ success.
• Ability to work hands-on with account details while also identifying the broader direction for the team and paid search industry.

Nice To Haves

• Well versed in digital acquisition channels beyond paid search.
• Experience leading paid search teams and developing team members.
• Driven and innovative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a growing team of Paid Search Senior Managers, Account Managers, and Analysts.
• Lead paid search across B2B or B2C lead generation and direct-to-consumer ecommerce clients.
• Oversee optimization toward core KPIs, planning, and execution.
• Train team members in advanced Google, Bing, and other search partner advertising skills, including strategy, forecasting, reporting, analytics, and data visualization.
• Support team members’ professional development through ongoing feedback, goal reviews, and quarterly one-on-ones; provide support and recognition.
• Support department- and agency-wide thought leadership and training initiatives.
• Generate and oversee revenue growth from client renewals.
• Participate in onboarding, renewal calls, and other important client communications with top Google advertising accounts.
• Develop a detailed understanding of clients’ products, industries, marketing goals, and objectives.
• Work with the team to create and oversee effective paid search strategies across Google and Microsoft Ads.
• Conduct weekly account reviews with account managers and provide optimization assistance and account troubleshooting.
• Analyze performance data and KPIs.
• Directly manage paid search efforts for 1–3 large client relationships, including strategy development, execution oversight, and direct client communication.

Benefits

• Full-coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and 15 company-wide holidays.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Work-life balance emphasis and focus on personal well-being.
• Career growth opportunities and entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network.
• Globally diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sustainable growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed