Group Director, Search; Remote

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We are looking for a strong, passionate, and energetic Search leader to drive growth and strategic oversight across the paid search department with a focus on working on our largest accounts and also serving as an SME on LLM optimization for organic and paid synergy. We are looking for someone passionate about search-driven performance marketing who has a strong background in leading multiple accounts across verticals.

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.

• Reporting to our SVP, Head of Search, this role will serve as a people leader, inclusive of SEM channel specialists (Paid search, You Tube, 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 landscape
• Responsible for revenue driven from new business, client relationships, and client growth
• Will present Paid Search and organic strategy, performance, and tactical priorities to the client and internal stakeholders however the main priority is to help lead a paid search team
• Partners with cross-channel leads on creating media plans, including forecasting, testing, tactical plans, and reporting
• Drives 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 opportunities
• Manages others from Account Managers to Directors
• Contribute to team morale and culture through engagement, team building, and mentorship
• Contribute to overall department training, POVs, award submissions, and case studies
• Works closely with Google, Bing, and other vendor partners on alpha and beta opportunities, expansion opportunities, client strategy and planning, and best practices
• Responsible for operationalizing processes and helping gain adoption across team focus areas
• Assist in creating a team culture across a hybrid working model

• 12+ years Paid Search experience
• Experience communicating with senior clients' points of contact from VPs to C‑Suite
• Experience handling direct management of Paid Search budgets of at least $1MM+ in monthly ad spend
• Experience directing strategy in D2C or Retail, B2B, and B2C digital advertising efforts across different verticals is a major plus
• Experience in You Tube, Performance Max, Demand Gen, and Value-Based Bidding, understanding of Offline Conversion Data, and CRM integrations with Google Ads a plus
• Advanced slide presentation making and Excel / Google sheet skills
• Experience presenting paid search strategy to marketing executives, large teams, and senior audiences
• Have 5+ years of management experience with at least 3 direct reports at Associate Director level and above
• Experience with a bid management platform is preferred, such as SA360, Skai, Marin, etc.
• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience

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.

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
• Generous PTO and 15…