Associate Director, SEM

S4 Capital Group

. Lead and manage a team of Paid Search Senior Managers, Account Managers, and Analysts .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $118,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading paid search strategies across Google and Microsoft Ads, with a strong focus on optimizing KPIs and managing substantial advertising budgets. Proven ability to mentor and develop team members while effectively communicating performance insights to clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Google Advertising ExperienceB2B/B2C Paid Search ManagementLeadership and Team DevelopmentData Analysis and OptimizationClient Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Paid Search StrategyKPI OptimizationBudget ManagementData VisualizationAnalyticsForecastingReportingExcel ProficiencyAccount TroubleshootingPerformance Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Persuasive CommunicationLeadership OrientationTeam SupportFeedback and RecognitionGoal Setting

Tools & Technologies

Google AdsMicrosoft AdsBing Ads

Industry Keywords

B2BB2CLead GenerationDTC EcommerceAgency Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a team of Paid Search Senior Managers, Account Managers, and Analysts
Oversee team members’ day-to-day work and professional development
Lead paid search across B2B/B2C lead generation and DTC ecommerce clients
Optimize core KPIs through planning and execution
Train the team in advanced Google, Bing, and other search partner advertising skills, including strategy, forecasting, reporting, analytics, and data visualization
Provide ongoing feedback, goal reviews, quarterly 1-on-1s, support, and recognition
Support department and agency-wide thought leadership and training initiatives
Generate and oversee revenue growth from client renewals
Participate in onboarding, renewal calls, and client communications with top Google advertising accounts
Develop understanding of clients’ products, industries, marketing goals, and objectives
Create and oversee paid search strategies across Google and Microsoft Ads
Conduct weekly account reviews with account managers
Provide optimization assistance and account troubleshooting
Analyze performance data and KPIs

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of agency Google advertising experience
Directly managed paid search budgets of $100,000+ in monthly ad spend
Experience directly managing both B2B and B2C Google advertising efforts
Passion for crunching numbers, analyzing data, and navigating Excel spreadsheets
Leadership orientation and commitment to helping others succeed
Strong and persuasive communication when discussing paid search performance with clients and team
Ability to identify broader team and paid search industry direction while working in the details

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance
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