Senior Paid Search Director | Growth & Performance

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe ANZ is seeking an Associate Director, Paid Search in Chicago to lead the development and optimization of paid search campaigns for multiple clients. You will manage budgets, drive industry best practices, and report performance to stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in Paid Search with hands-on expertise in Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and SA360, plus strong leadership and communication skills. This is a senior, client-facing role within a dynamic agency environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Paid Search experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Hands on keyboard experience in Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and/or SA360.
• Experience in applying search marketing to brand-building and direct response initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead and manage performance teams.
• Strong command of search platform research and reporting resources.
• Knowledge of syndicated research tools.
• Familiarity with third-party ad serving technologies.
• Technically strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, with polished presentations skills a must.
• Ability to work successfully with teams on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Desire to work in an industry which is constantly evolving and presenting new and unique challenges.
• Ability to sell ideas clearly and deliver value.
• Self-driven to meet and exceed revenue and goals for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of paid search campaigns, including budget management, for assigned clients (branded and direct response campaigns)
• Leverage search best-practices across all search tactics
• Ensure all campaign billings are up to date and all finance queries are followed up in a timely manner
• Analyze search campaign performance against client KPI's and report on trends and insights to key stakeholders
• Continuously develop and grow skills by participating in ongoing training, workshops, etc.
• Support in any new business pitches and related work as required
• Responsible for delegating work and managing career progression of direct reports

Skills

Leadership

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Team leadership

Deadline management

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

SA360

Job description

Publicis Groupe ANZ is seeking an Associate Director, Paid Search in Chicago to lead the development and optimization of paid search campaigns for multiple clients. You will manage budgets, drive industry best practices, and report performance to stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in Paid Search with hands-on expertise in Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and SA360, plus strong leadership and communication skills. This is a senior, client-facing role within a dynamic agency environment.