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Director of Paid Media + SEO (multi-location, direct to consumer)

Director of Paid Media + SEO (multi-location, direct to consumer)

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Overview

One of our clients is seeking a data-driven Director of Paid Media + SEO to lead performance marketing and search engine optimization initiatives.

*This is a B2C / D2C role for multi-location / franchise marketing; B2B candidates cannot / will not be considered. You must have recent Paid and SEO experience in a direct to consumer space.

**Also, this is not an eComm role, and those titles will not be considered.

***While this is a Director role, this is also a hands-on role and player / coach style; you must have recent / fresh experience in the noted digital tools below and not just strategy or full delegation all the time. You will be called upon to execute on projects / campaigns when needed.

This role will focus on driving B2C / D2C customer acquisition, conversion, and retention through high-impact, scalable digital strategies across paid media channels - social, display, video, and SEO. You’ll play a key role in supporting the company’s expanding national footprint and driving measurable business outcomes with its customers and prospects.

Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Regular business hours

Bonus: Up to 10% annual

Travel Required: Yes, but not often or long

Director of Paid Media + SEO Responsibilities

  • You'll lead the planning, the execution, and the optimization of paid digital campaigns across platforms including Google, Meta, display, video, affiliate, and programmatic.
  • Own and implement a holistic SEO strategy (local + national) to drive organic visibility and traffic.
  • Analyze performance data to optimize campaigns and provide insights to senior leadership.
  • Develop and manage A/B testing strategies to improve conversion rates and maximize ROI.
  • Collaborate with other teams across MarTech, Analytics, Sales, and Web to integrate media and SEO with broader customer acquisition and lifecycle efforts.
  • Manage external media agencies and platform partners to maximize efficiency and performance.
  • Stay current with digital marketing trends and algorithm changes to keep the strategy ahead of the curve.
  • Align media plans with key promotions, seasonal moments, and product launches.

Director of Paid Media + SEO Requirements

  • 9+ years of experience in B2C / D2C paid media *and* SEO, preferably within a multi-location or franchise environment.
  • Proven track record of driving growth through performance marketing and SEO.
  • Advanced knowledge of Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO tools (SEMRush, Ahrefs, etc.), Google Analytics, and media management platforms.
  • Experience working with CRM/CDP platforms such as HubSpot, Amperity, or Klaviyo (HubSpot experience is a must)
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience using BI tools like Tableau or DOMO.
  • Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage high-performing teams.
  • Experience in a membership-based or franchise business a plus.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Director

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Advertising and Marketing
  • Industries

    Retail and Retail Health and Personal Care Products

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401(k)

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