MuteSix is the real-time performance marketing agency with a proven track record of accelerating growth for disruptor and challenger brands.  Delivering over $1B in trackable revenue in 2021, enabling funding and acquisition, real business outcomes for brands at every stage of growth.  

As a Paid Search, Associate Director  you will act as a senior leader of our client’s Paid Search programs. In this role, you will nurture and build credible and trusting relationships with clients, account teams, and cross-functional partners in both Strategy and Analytics. You are accountable for client satisfaction, profitability, and resource management.

You Will:

• Develop and author overall team strategy and approach to paid search management, in cooperation with Director, Paid Search
• Immerses self in clients' business: understanding their goals, external economic environment, industries; also know their business model, how it is performing and what success looks like
• Work collaboratively with the internal teams (Account Management, Analytics, Client Solutions) to manage internal & external relationships as related to paid search strategy, team and performance
• Work collaboratively with the client services team to manage client relationships as related to paid search strategy, team and performance
• Ensure best practice and innovation in all paid search activities; ensure knowledge sharing across teams.
• Manages and develops direct reports and is accountable for complete team development
• Serve as point of escalation, identifying and successfully resolving problems in a client-centric environment.
• Accountable for achievement of KPIs and deadlines across 6 client accounts
• Liaise with other channels and client programs to share and learn strategies internally to ensure the innovative ideas/new tactics and strategies are always being thought about
• Ensure proper vendor management and communication, amongst team and client
• Work collaboratively with client services and analytics teams for annual and monthly budget forecasting and is responsible for growing account profitability
• Contribute to new business development when required
• Willing to provide tactical/operational help amongst the Media team as needed

• 7-10 years of experience in Paid Search, specifically in a digital agency
• Exceptional knowledge of Paid Search, market development and trends
• Deep understanding of how Paid Search / SEM interacts with Display Media, Paid Social, SEO, Affiliate, Feeds, Mobile, Social and Attribution
• Broad range of experience managing across verticals and direct response/branded campaigns
• Strong managerial experience, including experience developing and mentoring a team
• Well-honed communication skills with senior audiences
• Ability to think strategically, make innovative recommendations that drive client goals
• Ability to nurture and retain client and employee relationships
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with financial data and budgets
• Ability to analyze complex issues and to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs and recommendations to solve client challenges
• High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000-$110,400. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.  A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com  

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About dentsu 
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