Associate Search Strategy Director

Critical Mass is hiring an Associate Paid Search Director to join our growing team. As the Associate Paid Search Director, you will lead the paid search strategy for a large automotive brand with a substantial, complex budget. The ideal candidate thrives on in-platform optimizations, has a proven track record of mentoring teams, and excels at developing relationships with both internal and external partners.

You will :

• Demonstrate hands-on account management including, but not limited to conducting regular performance analyses and audits, ensuring campaigns align with key KPIs
• Manage budgets effectively, swiftly adapting tactics as needed to maintain efficiency and ROI
• Perform daily and weekly performance and pacing checks on multiple accounts and initiatives
• Lead and develop a team of search professionals, removing obstacles and ensuring alignment with client goals
• Act as the team's expert consultant, reviewing and refining campaign strategies and plans, upholding quality standards and budget parameters
• Create and deliver clear, data-backed presentations and reports for both clients and internal partners
• Collaborate closely with cross-channel teams (Data Science, Strategy, Account Management, and other adjacent ads teams) to ensure cohesive, integrated campaigns
• Build and maintain strong client partnerships through regular check-ins, strategic reviews, and consistent performance updates

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What We Offer :

Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week.

We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but aren't limited to, a candidate's experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.

Salary Range

120,000-$150,000 USD

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to [redacted].

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.

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Salary : $120,000 - $150,000