Senior Director, Search
$170,000–$185,000 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Senior Director, Search responsible for owning search performance across a client portfolio, setting strategy for paid search and generative AI search, leading the team, managing client relationships, and translating business objectives into actionable search strategies and KPIs. The role includes day-to-day management of paid search spend, developing and hiring direct reports, advising on ML/AI-driven optimization, and building the search practice to adapt to evolving AI-driven advertising landscapes.
Required Qualifications
- A degree from a well-regarded college or university
- 8+ years of hands-on experience managing paid search strategy and execution in a digital agency or comparable environment
- Demonstrated experience managing gen AI-powered search campaigns, including Performance Max, Responsive Search Ads, Smart Bidding and emerging generative ad formats across Google and Microsoft
- Experience in translating goals to KPIs
- Experience managing and growing a team of at least 4-6 people
- Track record managing clients directly at a senior level
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
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