Associate Director, SEM

The role

You will be accountable for day-to-day Paid Search operations and be the main point of contact for an account. You will lead and develop the Paid Search team, and manage teams across multiple accounts while maintaining strong client relationships.

What you will do

• Lead day-to-day search team workflow and oversee search recommendations, execution, budgets and performance
• Develop relationships with the search community, vendors and Directors for strong service levels and results
• Study the client's product, marketing objectives and digital goals with an emphasis on paid search
• Interface and present to senior clients on a regular basis
• Train, motivate and develop Search Managers, Senior Associates and Associates
• Write up standard methodologies to improve operational efficiency within the team and group
• Keep senior management informed of key client opportunities, risks and business health

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications or Advertising; or equivalent professional work experience
• 5+ years experience with analytical tools (Google Analytics, Webtrends, Omniture)
• 5+ years experience with search engine desktop tools (Google AdWords Editor, Bing Ads Editor)
• Significant client-facing and relationship management experience
• Prior experience managing a team, with a proven track record training and growing junior team members
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Employee resource groups
• Access to the global WPP Media and WPP networks
• Learning opportunities at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising

Before you apply

• Employer states that individual compensation varies by location, business needs, responsibility, experience and qualifications
• Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. It is an equal opportunity employer.