Associate Director, SEM

S4 Capital Group

. Report to the Paid Search Director of Account Services .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing paid search strategies across Google and Microsoft Ads, with a strong focus on B2B and B2C lead generation and DTC ecommerce. Proven ability to lead teams, analyze performance data, and communicate effectively with clients to drive revenue growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Google Advertising ExpertiseB2B And B2C Paid Search ManagementLeadership And Team DevelopmentData Analysis And ReportingClient Communication And Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Paid Search AdvertisingGoogle AdsMicrosoft AdsData VisualizationKPI AnalysisBudget ManagementForecastingReporting AnalyticsExcel ProficiencyOptimization Assistance

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPersuasive CommunicationLeadership OrientationTeam Success Commitment

Industry Keywords

B2BB2CLead GenerationDTC EcommerceDigital Acquisition ChannelsAgency ExperienceClient RenewalsThought LeadershipOnboardingAccount Troubleshooting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Paid Search Director of Account Services
Lead and coach Paid Search Senior Managers, Account Managers, and Analysts
Oversee team day-to-day work and professional development
Lead paid search across B2B/B2C lead generation and DTC ecommerce clients
Train team members in advanced Google, Bing, and other search partner advertising skills, including strategy, forecasting, reporting analytics, and data visualization
Provide ongoing feedback, goal reviews, quarterly one-on-ones, support, and recognition
Support department and agency-wide thought leadership and training initiatives
Oversee revenue growth from client renewals
Participate in onboarding, renewal calls, and client communications with major Google advertising accounts
Understand clients’ products, industries, marketing goals, and objectives
Create and oversee paid search strategies across Google and Microsoft Ads
Conduct weekly account reviews
Provide optimization assistance and account troubleshooting
Analyze performance data and KPIs
Directly manage paid search efforts for 1–3 large client relationships, including strategy, execution oversight, and client communication

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 analyzing data and navigating Excel spreadsheets
Strong and persuasive communication when discussing paid search performance with clients and the team
Leadership orientation and commitment to team success
Ability to identify broader team and paid search industry direction
Paid search advertising expertise
Knowledge of other digital acquisition channels

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 and entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
Globally diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more
Commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth