Director, Growth

January Digital; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,500 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bi‑annual bonus

Hybrid work environment

Wellness stipend

Fully covered medical, dental, vision

Job summary

January Digital seeks a Director for the Agency Team to direct client media strategy across paid search, social, display, and programmatic channels. You will guide multi‑channel plans, drive growth opportunities, and manage client relationships and a team of professionals.

This role requires deep digital media experience, strong leadership, and a data‑driven mindset to deliver measurable ROAS and scalable campaigns in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Nine+ years managing paid media across digital channels.
• Four+ years managing multi‑layered teams.
• Hands‑on expertise in Google Ads and Paid Social.
• Proven ROAS improvement and lead generation focus.
• Experience managing large budgets ($20MM+ annually).
• Retail/CPG/tech experience preferred.
• US citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Devise the vision to achieve client’s strategic objectives through meaningful thought leadership.
• Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business and leverage data to deliver consistent results and guide growth opportunities.
• Build trust with clients by establishing a standard of excellence around performance and brand marketing focused on predictable, data‑correlated plans.
• Identify key industry changes & emerging tech innovations to provide informed recommendations and proactive solutions.
• Drive account strategic success through development and management of short‑ and long‑term goals, client growth opportunities, and oversight of complex deliverables including quarterly business reviews and annual multi‑channel budget planning.
• Lead client communication needs across the team and strive to exceed client service expectations.

Skills

Paid media management

Google Ads

Paid Social

Team leadership

Budget management

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Job description

About January Digital

January Digital is the Marketing Leadership Company. We solve business challenges through media excellence, strategic guidance, and actionable analytics. Our agency team handles full‑funnel media planning, execution, and optimization, while our consulting team offers true strategic leadership for building successful marketing agencies. All our work is founded on data and actionable insights.

About The Role

Director – Agency Team

Team January Digital is looking to fill a Director role for our agency team. This role requires deep experience across the digital media landscape and hands‑on experience in multiple channels. You will lead strategic development of client media, drive industry thought leadership, and manage client relationships and a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Devise the vision to achieve client’s strategic objectives through meaningful thought leadership.
• Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business and leverage data to deliver consistent results and guide growth opportunities.
• Build trust with clients by establishing a standard of excellence around performance and brand marketing focused on predictable, data‑correlated plans.
• Identify key industry changes & emerging technology innovations to provide informed recommendations and proactive solutions.
• Drive account strategic success through development and management of short‑ and long‑term goals, client growth opportunities, and oversight of complex deliverables including quarterly business reviews and annual multi‑channel budget planning.
• Lead client communication needs across the team and strive to exceed client service expectations.
• Direct team operations to ensure successful delivery of media through effective cross‑channel plans, flawless campaign management, and data analysis with intent to provide data‑led strategic recommendations.
• Lead a team of employees to positive outcomes by providing thoughtful management, training, and fostering growth opportunities.
• Lead strategic client relationship development and identify opportunities to achieve business growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to solve company challenges and drive the achievement of company growth goals.
• Produce strategies that deliver interoperability across online and offline channels to meet measurement needs reflecting the omnichannel consumer journey.
• Proactively work with internal teams to drive agency development with new business opportunities.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel, including between NY & Dallas offices and client meetings within the U.S.

Qualifications

• ≥9 years managing paid media across digital channels (search, social, display, programmatic, video).
• ≥4 years managing multi‑layered teams.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Google Ads and Paid Social.
• Expertise in performance media principles – driving positive ROAS, maximizing lead generation, and marketing subscription‑based programs across the funnel, with a strong focus on e‑commerce and retail.
• Experience with advanced measurement methodologies such as incrementality testing or media mix modeling.
• Experience managing large‑scale media budgets (ideally $20MM+ annually).
• Experience across affiliate marketing and brand media is a plus.
• Proven ability to produce innovative multi‑channel media plans and go‑to‑market strategies for complex clients.
• Analytically minded, adept at troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Strong project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Positive “no task is too small” attitude and can‑do mentality.
• Passion for digital marketing trends and best‑in‑class client programs.
• Excellent team player with strong collaboration skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated alignment with January Digital’s core traits.
• Experience in retail, CPG, or technology landscape preferred.
• Experience working with creative and development teams to produce and iterate digital assets preferred.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, and bi‑annual bonus eligibility.
• Flexible PTO and half‑day Fridays.
• Philanthropic efforts and paid time off to volunteer.
• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• Hybrid work environment with NYC & Dallas offices.
• Suite of parental benefits, including paid leave, 529 scholarship fund, Milk Stork, and fully stocked mother’s room.

The base salary range for this role in New York City is $125,500 to $155,000. Compensation also includes a bi‑annual performance bonus, free health insurance, annual wellness stipend, company 401(k) contribution, and more.

January Digital is committed to providing employees with flexible work options. Employees are required to work in either the Dallas or NYC office at least 5 days per month, but may work remotely where appropriate.

January Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.