Onward Search is hiring: Director of Paid Media + SEO (multi-location, direct to
Onward Search, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
Director of Paid Media + SEO (multi-location, direct to consumer)
Director of Paid Media + SEO (multi-location, direct to consumer)
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$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
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401(k)
Medical insurance
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