Senior Account Manager, SEM

Monks; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401k with company contribution

Parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion programs

Job summary

Monks in New York is seeking a Senior Account Manager, Paid Search to drive KPI improvements and tailor cutting-edge strategies for client goals. You will develop and execute paid search strategies, manage campaigns across Google and Bing, and guide client relationships from onboarding through quarterly reviews.

You will analyze performance data, optimize keywords and ad copy, and present insights with strong storytelling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct paid search client management, strategy, and execution
• Strong data analysis and proficiency with Excel/Sheets
• Performance Max experience required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Google and Bing search campaigns for B2B, lead generation, and ecommerce clients
• Lead paid search efforts for small to enterprise clients
• Define, monitor and analyze KPIs; develop short and long-term strategies
• Communicate performance results and recommendations to clients and secure buy-in
• Create client-facing presentations and quarterly business reviews
• Delegate tasks to junior team members and guide the team
• Stay updated on SEM trends and contribute to internal discussions

Skills

Paid search management

Strategy development

Data analysis

Excel/Sheets

Performance Max

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Ads

Bing Ads

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website ( monks.com/careers ).

About the Role

Our Sr. Account Managers, Paid Search are responsible for driving KPI improvements and developing cutting-edge strategies tailored to client goals. Your core responsibilities in this role include strategy development, tactical execution, and management of client relationships.

• Taking on clients in month 1, you will build & optimize Google and Bing search campaigns for a roster of B2B, lead generation, and/or ecommerce clients across various industries
• Client assignments will be a mix of leading paid search efforts on small-spending clients and acting as a supporting paid search team member on medium to enterprise clients
• Define, monitor and analyze trends in clients’ KPIs
• Develop both short & long term paid search strategy based on client-specific goals
• Actively test and analyze keywords, advertising copy, landing pages, campaign types and positioning to drive results in line with client's goals
• Communicate performance results and strategy recommendations to clients clearly & secure buy-in from decision-makers
• Create slides with good design & strong storytelling for clients
• Create quarterly business reviews & other client-facing presentations that outline performance, insights from testing, and key strategic opportunities
• Delegate work to junior team members & provide clear direction & feedback when needed
• Stay current on SEM industry trends, contribute to internal agency conversations around SEM (including but not limited to monthly department meetings, trainings, case studies, etc.)

About You

The essentials:

• 2+ years of direct paid search client management including paid search strategy development, execution & client relationship management
• Passion for crunching numbers, analyzing data, and navigating Excel/Google sheet spreadsheets
• Possess high attention to detail and be able to execute with a high degree of accuracy
• Performance Max experience is a must
• Hands-on product feed management and shopping experience a plus
• You are a communication guru both on calls and through written communication
• ‘Driven’ and ‘Innovative’ are attributes commonly associated with you
• You are proactive & willing to raise your hand to support your team members
• Highly collaborative & works well with a team
• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

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What We Offer

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here !
• Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here !)

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Salary Range: $69,000—$81,000 USD

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.

This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant: for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.

Monks does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.