Director, Paid Search

As a leading global media network, Omnicom Media Group (OMG) sets itself apart with an agile, client-first approach that helps businesses thrive today and into the future. With more than 21,000 employees globally, OMG has the talent, expertise and clout to deliver unprecedented levels of innovation for our clients. The group is comprised of some of the world’s most awarded agencies. From leadership to entry-level talent, we are a diverse mix of ages, genders, ethnicities, skill sets and backgrounds.

The Role:

Search Directors oversee the strategic planning and complete implementation across paid search initiatives. The position handles client stewardship and is responsible for all aspects of campaign success. Directors work with the integrated media, creative and data teams across national offices. Directors must have deep search experience as well as multichannel expertise with excellent client management skills.

Reports to: Senior Director, Head of Search

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Act as a search media expert for internal team’s consultation
• Provide actionable feedback to enhance the inner operations of the search team
• Look for opportunities to improve process and communication between the search team and respective partner teams
• Demonstrate a calm and approachable demeanor in a fast paced working environment
• Assist with new business development ideas and make key decisions on the direction of the search media team within the lines of the overall business goals
• Design and share search POVs and case studies across the business
• and develop cross-discipline communication planning and drive synergy with Paid Social, Programmatic, Display, Content Syndication, etc

Client Management:

• Completely own senior client relationships to continually stay abreast of priorities and business objectives
• Engage with clients to build a strong understanding of their needs and how they can best utilize search media for their competitive advantage
• Oversee and provide guidance on long term strategic plans respective of the client’s business goals including but not limited to annual and quarterly planning, QBRs and EOC reports
• Oversee and contribute to in person meetings on a monthly/quarterly basis to build and maintain a deep rooted partnership driving excitement for paid search opportunities
• Uncover/understand objectives, challenges and needs by performing regular client needs assessments, check-ins and interfacing regularly with senior level
• Stay abreast of and disseminate relevant industry trends to keep the brand atop of the latest paid search opportunities
• Foster deep rooted understanding for the Hearts & Science business proposition and be able to clearly communicate the value to the clients

Team Management:

• Manage, lead and grow a team of 4 search professionals varying in roles and responsibilities
• Allocate resources to allow for both meeting the client’s current needs but also investing and focusing efforts for future growth
• Lead the development and implementation of internal process and quality control initiatives that ensure error-free execution of all tasks
• Facilitate communication and process between team and internal as well as external stakeholders to collectively attain client objectives
• Act as the main point of escalation for the internal and external teams to quickly troubleshoot questions, concerns, or challenges
• Participate in weekly team meetings to provide insight into leadership viewpoints, client priorities and industry trend updates

Strategy & Analytics:

• Analytical ability to extract insight/actions from data and relate the “story” back to client’s business goals
• Leads innovation and vision- regarding new products and enhancements
• Identify and test new channels and products, highlighting results and sharing across organization and with external clients
• Negotiate partnership opportunities on behalf of the client to ensure the most value for the respective investment
• Partner with publishers to influence roadmap and future product rollouts on respective of client business goals

Qualifications:

• Outstanding ability to manage and develop a cohesive team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of stress tolerance
• Excellent relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communicator and presenter, able to present and articulate persuasive and cohesive presentations and points-of-view
• Trusted advisor to senior client and be seen as a vital part of their team; represent the voice of the client within Hearts & Science
• Highly analytical and creative mind in strong communication skills with experience in building and managing a team through a use of excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relations including handling difficult client situations to optimal results for both the client and the company

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6-8 years of experience in a complex, technical product environment, including at least five years of management experience
• In-depth understanding of search media campaign management and optimization practices
• Be a proactive self-starter with experience leading large accounts within an agency in an integrated fashion (collaboration, data sharing, co-leading efforts focused on client satisfaction, growth, performance vs KPI’s)

Compensation Range: $90,000 – $215,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, Benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependence Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation, sick, personal days, paid parental leave, and paid medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits.

OMG is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class

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