Monks is hiring: Director, SEM (Remote) in Salt Lake City

Director, SEM (Remote)

Join Monks as a paid search leader, driving growth and strategic oversight across our largest accounts. You should be passionate about search‑driven performance marketing, well‑versed in digital acquisition channels, and eager to collaborate across functions to help clients achieve ROI.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Paid Search Lead on large accounts, delivering strategy and hands‑on optimizations with the Paid Search team.
• Own Paid Search strategy for multiple accounts and present performance and tactical priorities to client stakeholders, using storytelling to simplify complex strategies.
• Partner with cross‑channel leads to create holistic media plans, including forecasting, budgets, testing, tactical plans, and reporting.
• Define client Paid Search roles, delegate work, and manage pacing to meet spend targets.
• Drive innovation and testing to improve performance and develop quarterly or annual roadmaps.
• Manage or mentor team members (Account Managers to Associate Directors), deliver feedback, and guide client relationships.
• Attend in‑person team meetings and client presentations 1–2 times per quarter.
• Collaborate with Google, Bing, and other vendors on strategy, goals, testing, and account health.
• Contribute to department trainings, POVs, award submissions, and case studies.
• Participate in new business pitches and conduct audits across the Google ecosystem.

Client & Revenue Oversight

• Generate and oversee strong revenue growth from client renewals.
• Participate in onboardings, renewal calls, and other client communications for top Google advertising accounts.
• Develop a detailed understanding of clients’ products, industry, marketing goals, and objectives.
• Analyze performance data and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Paid Search experience.
• Passion for automation and AI; comfortable with script adoption and AI reporting.
• Insight into the future of search and the role of AI/automation across SEM/Shopping.
• Direct management of paid search budgets of at least $1MM monthly ad spend.
• Experience directing strategy for B2B lead generation clients (bonus for multiple business lines).
• Experience with YouTube, App Campaigns, Performance Max, Demand Gen, plus traditional paid search and shopping.
• Advanced slide presentation skills; intermediate to advanced Excel and Google Sheets.
• Strong communication and collaboration across large teams.
• Experience presenting paid search strategy to senior audiences (VP+).
• 3+ years of management experience with at least two direct reports.
• Experience with bid‑management platforms such as SA360, Skai, Marin, etc.
• 4‑year college degree or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Full‑coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO and 15 company‑wide holidays.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Work‑life balance with emphasis on personal well‑being.
• Career growth in a disruptive space with entrepreneurial opportunities.
• A globally diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
• Commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth.

Salary Range

$118,000 – $139,000 USD

About Monks

Monks is a global, purely digital agency that accelerates business possibilities through AI‑driven technology and data science. With recognition as an AI Agency of the Year and award‑winning culture, Monks serves leading brands across the world.

Monks is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and a respectful workplace.

Applicants are encouraged to reach out even if they do not meet all qualifications. Please apply through our official website.

Return‑to‑office policy: If you live within commute of an office, you may be required to work on site a set number of days per week, based on the current RTO policy.