Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
The Paid Search Strategy Director is a standout expert in the field of B2B paid media (search, display, social, retargeting, etc.). They are the lead day-to-day subject matter expert (SME) for their assigned B2B clients, providing strategic recommendations, analysis, and reporting as well as responding to ad-hoc requests. They have a proven track record of B2B digital marketing success and their peers often recognize them as the “go-to” resource for campaign execution and strategy. Through years of building and launching successful digital marketing campaigns in the B2B space, they have gained the expertise necessary to develop winning strategies for highly complex, high profile clients. Because of their extensive agency / client experience, attention to detail and strong problem solving skills, they are involved in all new client strategy and onboarding stages to ensure clients hit performance targets. Their primary focus is on managing and coordinating the activities that drive increased marketing qualified leads, sales opportunities and revenue goals. But they also play a pivotal role in coaching and leading others on the team and are deeply involved in departmental initiatives and innovation.
Key Results Areas
- 75% client retention trailing 9 months
- Positive client feedback scores from our quarterly client survey
- Positive team 360 feedback from our quarterly team survey
- Account performance; YOY and / or quarter-over-quarter improvement in key back-end metrics (MQLs, Ops, Revenue, Cost per X) or front-end conversion lead data
- Maintain quality deliverables for clients, ensuring deliverables are free of errors, on strategy and on time
- Support the paid media department initiatives outlined by the Director of Data & Optimization
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of clients’ paid media accounts including day-to-day client communication, deliverables, monthly reports and all research and strategy efforts pertaining to B2B client engagementsOptimize client accounts to client business objectives including cost per sales qualified lead / customer, ROI / ROAS and / or volume of MQL / Opps / RevenueExpand client paid media efforts onto new networks, channels and tacticsCoordinate with technical team on the implementation of tracking codes for effective return on investment (ROI) measurement and analysisUnderstand & manage the entire client sales lifecycle from impression to closed sale (revenue)Develop and review monthly and ad hoc client reporting that illustrates performance, progress made, with highlighted next steps and appropriate action plans based on analysisMaintain good communication with clients and articulate current performance (& reasons behind performance) to both the client & upper managementResponsibly manage an annual investment of digital media expenditure, including meeting weekly and monthly budget goalsCreate budget recommendations and projection models that determine allocations within paid mediaMaintain expertise of current best practices and strategies in the management of online paid media and emerging digital marketing platformsMaintain a schedule of regular 1 : 1 meetings with Account Coordinators ensuring that processes are being followed and that training objectives are being metTake part in the creation and quality assurance process of all new client strategy documents, including initial strategic recommendations and implementationTake an active role in determining and implementing key department initiatives, goals and strategiesProvide senior-level support to clients managed by other team members as neededWrite regular blog posts (1-2 per quarter) both on obilityb2b.com and on industry blogsContribute to marketing efforts for Obility via case studies and thought leadershipAnd above all, treat others with respect, maintain a positive attitude, recognize and celebrate the success of your teammates, meet deadlines and follow through on commitments, look for ways to make your co-workers smile and look for opportunities to help us improve processesDesired Experience and Skills
4+ years of digital marketing experience with a proven track record of B2B lead generation successAt least 2 years working directly with notable B2B clients and B2B company stakeholders, including working with lead generation of long sales cyclesBachelor's degree in a related field preferredStrong presentation and communication skills with the ability to present effectively and persuasively to both internal and external audiencesGreat attention to detail with a track record of strong analytical skillsAbility to manage multiple clients / assignments in a fast paced environmentExcellent management and motivational skillsAdvanced experience with Google Analytics, AdWords, Bing Ads, and AdWords editorGoogle Adwords certifiedAdvanced experience with paid media tools such as SpyFu, KeywordSpy, Google Keyword Planner, etc.Extensive, expert experience with marketing automation platforms (Marketo, Hubspot, Eloqua, etc.) and / or CRM reporting and programs (Salesforce, MS Dynamics)Advanced experience with social media paid platforms (LinkedIn Ads, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) and retargeting platformsProficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerpointAdvanced experience creating and customizing PPC reporting, including creating pivot tables highlighting PPC performance in ExcelExperience in using AI tools for data analysis and creating new processesExperience training others in paid media and marketing automation platformsExperience with management of other team members and building departmental processesBenefits for Team Members
25 paid days off in your first year and 9 paid holidaysFully remote work policy4.5 Day work week100% Employer-paid Health Insurance100% Employer-paid Life Insurance policy3% employer contribution to 401(k) retirement plan12-weeks paid family / parental leave20 days paid sabbatical after 7 yearsRegular virtual happy hours and game sessions to help you get to know your team membersOnce or twice yearly in-person, company-wide get-togethersFun and inclusive company culture that supports employee development and team work