Spark Foundry · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Search - SEM
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$96K/yr - $151K/yr
5+ years expSpark Foundry is a global media agency that aims to enhance brand engagement through innovative media strategies. The Associate Director, Paid Search will leverage search expertise to develop and optimize paid search campaigns for clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives and leading a team in execution and analysis.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of paid search campaigns, including budget management, for assigned clients (branded and direct response campaigns)
Leverage search best-practices across all search tactics
Ensure all campaign billings are up to date and all finance queries are followed up in a timely manner
Analyze search campaign performance against client KPI's and report on trends and insights to key stakeholders
Continuously develop and grow skills by participating in ongoing training, workshops, etc
Support in any new business pitches and related work as required
Responsible for delegating work and managing career progression of direct reports
Qualification
Required
5+ years of Paid Search experience
2+ years of demonstrated leadership and management skills
Hands on keyboard experience in Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and/or SA360
Experience in applying search marketing to brand-building and direct response initiatives
Proven ability to lead and manage performance teams
Strong command of search platform research and reporting resources
Knowledge of syndicated research tools
Familiarity with third-party ad serving technologies
Technically strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
Solid verbal and written communication skills, with polished presentations skills a must
Ability to work successfully with teams on multiple projects under tight deadlines
Desire to work in an industry which is constantly evolving and presenting new and unique challenges
Ability to sell ideas clearly and deliver value
Self-driven to meet and exceed revenue and goals for our clients
Benefits
Medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
Parental and family care leave
Family forming assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off
Company
Spark Foundry
Spark Foundry is one of six global media agency brands within Publicis Media.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Niti Kumar
Chief Executive Officer, Spark Foundry
Sarah Kramer
Global and US CEO, Spark Foundry | Publicis Groupe Client Leader
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