Director of Paid Search

The Director of Paid Search will lead the planning and execution of all paid search initiatives across platforms including Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Connexity. This role is responsible for driving profitable growth, ensuring WebstaurantStore remains at the forefront of digital advertising innovation, and reporting marketing performance and strategy to the C-suite. The Director of Paid Search will also be tasked with managing a team of PPC specialists and working with the Marketing Data Science and Analytics teams to design, develop, and report on PPC experiments. 

Job Location

Remote: Legal residents of one of the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY

We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.

• Own and drive the paid search strategy across all channels, aligning with company goals and marketing objectives 
• Lead and mentor a team comprised of a PPC Manager who is supported by Sr., Mid, and Jr. Paid Search Specialists
• Oversee campaign architecture and strategy for Search, Shopping, PMax, and AI Max campaigns
• Lead a culture of experimentation by designing and overseeing paid search tests—including ad copy, bidding strategies, audience segmentation, landing pages and more
• Oversee budget allocation and monthly spend pacing across platforms 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including SEO, CRO, Analytics, Merchandising, and Data Science 
• Champion innovation by identifying new opportunities, testing emerging formats, and evolving account structures 
• Ensure reporting accuracy and actionable insights through partnership with the Marketing Data team 
• Present performance updates, strategic plans, and growth opportunities to senior leadership 
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development within the Paid Search team 

You’ll manage a team that includes: 

• A Paid Search Manager for PPC platforms and a Paid Media Manager for social, video, and direct mail 
• Sr. Paid Search Specialists who act as mentors and strategic contributors 
• Mid-level and Junior Specialists focused on execution, optimization, and reporting 
• Interns and new hires who require onboarding and training in ad platforms and campaign strategy 

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

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