Director, Paid Search

DEPT®

111d • $106,900 - $140,000

About The Position

At DEPT®, we are pioneers at heart, always leaning forward and thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. We hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care, providing you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. This is a fully remote position but you must be located in San Diego, CA or Chicago, IL to be considered.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years’ paid search experience, including all core Google Ads products.
• At least 3 years of experience in a client-facing marketing role.
• Proven experience managing a team of 2+ direct reports and mentoring them into senior roles.
• Deep understanding of Google Ads, Apple Search Ads, and Microsoft Ads.
• Ability to audit accounts and present actionable insights to clients.
• Experience discussing growth strategy, SEO, CRO, analytics, and measurement with marketing managers and C-Level executives.
• Experience acting as an escalation point for clients and proposing service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of paid search experts, ensuring adherence to DEPT standards and supporting career growth plans.
• Oversee daily account management, tactical creation, and implementation of paid search strategies.
• Accountable to Client Partner(s) for delivering tactical plans that align with overall brand strategy and KPIs.
• Support client partners in managing relationships related to paid search strategy and performance.
• Ensure effective collaboration of paid search strategy and implementation for flawless execution.
• Act as a point of escalation for team members, providing coaching on advanced strategies and optimizations.
• Manage team resourcing and ensure accurate utilization tracking.
• Identify succession plans and cultivate talent development for upward mobility.
• Drive the development of channel-specific innovation, thought leadership, and best practices.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees