Group Director, Paid Search (Remote)

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 (/careers ).About the RoleWe 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 landscapeThe ideal candidate will have recent experience in SEO/GEO or AEO/AIOResponsible for revenue driven from new business, client relationships, and client growthWill serve as an escalation point across a set of top clientsWill present Paid Search and organic strategy, performance, and tactical priorities to the client and internal stakeholdersAssists with client staffing and scopingParticipates and leads new business pitches for Paid Search and/or SEOPartners with cross-channel leads on creating media plans, including forecasting, testing, tactical plans, and reportingDrives 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 opportunitiesPresent QBRs, planning presentations, and testing plans regularlyLead client calls from a paid search perspectiveForecasting, budgeting, and diminishing return analysisManages others from Account Managers to DirectorsAccountable for team growth (training and mentorship) and retentionHighly involved with hiring and onboarding new employeesManages 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 goalsHelps lead career pathing and coachingServes as a senior sponsor on your team’s accounts, developing senior client relationships and guiding holistic digital strategyResponsible for training for the team, department, and agencyContribute to team morale and culture through engagement, team building, and mentorshipContribute to overall department training, POVs, award submissions, and case studiesWorks closely with Google, Bing, and other vendor partners on alpha and beta opportunities, expansion opportunities, client strategy and planning, and best practicesResponsible for operationalizing processes and helping gain adoption across team focus areasAssist in creating a team culture across a hybrid working modelAbout YouThe essentials:10+ years Paid Search experienceExperience communicating with senior clients' points of contact from VPs to C-SuiteExperience handling direct management of Paid Search budgets of at least $1MM+ in monthly ad spendRecent experience optimizing to LLMs across paid and organic search and will have organic and paid search experienceExperience directing strategy in D2C or Retail, B2B, and B2C digital advertising efforts across different verticals is a major plusExperience in YouTube, Performance Max, Demand Gen, and Value-Based Bidding, understanding of Offline Conversion Data, and CRM integrations with Google Ads a plusAdvanced slide presentation making and Excel / Google sheet skillsExperience presenting paid search strategy to marketing executives, large teams, and senior audiencesHave 5+ years of management experience with at least 3 direct reports at Associate Director level and aboveExperience with a bid management platform is preferred such as SA360, Skai, Marin, etc.4-year college degree or equivalent work experienceText: 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.#LI-HP1What We OfferExcellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRAGenerous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays401k with company contributionPaid parental leaveWork-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-beingCareer growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks networkA 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. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here !)Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.Salary Range$160,000—$210,000 USDAbout MonksMonks 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.Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.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 terested?Apply for this job!At Monks, we are committed to protecting your personal information. As part of our recruitment process, we collect and process personal data to evaluate your application and communicate with you. To understand how we handle your information, including the types of data we collect, how we use it, and your rights, please read our Monks Candidate Privacy Notice . We encourage you to review this notice to ensure you are fully informed about how your data will be managed during your application process.First Name*Last Name*Email*Phone*LinkedIn Profile*Do you have recent experience optimizing LLMs across paid and organic search?*UploadsSupported Files: pdf, doc, docx, txt and rtfResume / CV*Supported Files: pdf, doc, docx, txt and rtfMonks does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08