Overview
Search Directors oversee the strategic planning and complete implementation across paid search initiatives for assigned clients. The position handles client stewardship and is responsible for all aspects of campaign success. Directors work with the integrated media, creative and data teams across national offices. Directors must have deep search experience as well as multichannel expertise with excellent client management skills.

Responsibilities
Client Management

Completely own senior client relationships to continually stay abreast of priorities and business objectives

Engage with clients to build a strong understanding of their needs and how they can best utilize search media for their competitive advantage

Oversee and provide guidance on long‑term strategic plans respectively of the client’s business goals including but not limited to annual and quarterly planning, QBRs and EOC reports

Oversee and contribute to in‑person meetings on a monthly/quarterly basis to build and maintain a deep rooted partnership driving excitement for paid search opportunities

Uncover/understand objectives, challenges and needs by performing regular client needs assessments, check‑ins and interfacing regularly with senior level

Stay abreast of and disseminate relevant industry trends to keep the brand at the top of the latest paid search opportunities

Foster a deep rooted understanding for the OMD business proposition and be able to clearly communicate the value to the clients

Team Management

Manage, lead and grow a team of 2‑3 search professionals varying in roles and responsibilities





Allocate resources to allow for both meeting the client’s current needs but also investing and focusing efforts for future growth

Lead the development and implementation of internal process and quality control initiatives that ensure error‑free execution of all tasks

Facilitate communication and process between team and internal as well as external stakeholders to collectively attain client objectives

Act as the main point of escalation for the internal and external teams to quickly troubleshoot questions, concerns, or challenges

Participate in weekly team meetings to provide insight into leadership viewpoints, client priorities and industry trend updates

Analytical ability to extract insight/actions from data and relate the “story” back to client’s business goals

Lead innovation and vision‑regarding new search products and enhancements

Identify and test new channels and search products, highlighting results and sharing across organization and with external clients

Negotiate partnership opportunities on behalf of the client to ensure the most value for the respective investment

Partner with publishers to influence roadmap and future product rollouts on respect of client business goals

Qualifications





Outstanding ability to manage and develop a cohesive team in a fast‑paced setting while maintaining a high level of stress tolerance

Eager to deliver best‑in‑class search, transformational attitude

Obsessed with data and with a growth/performance mindset

Excellent relationship building with internal and external stakeholders

Strong communicator and presenter, able to present and articulate persuasive and cohesive presentations and points of view

Trusted advisor to senior client and be seen as a vital part of their team; represent the voice of the client within OMD

Highly analytical and creative mind in strong communication skills with experience in building and managing a team through a use of excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self‑motivation

Demonstrated ability to manage client relations including handling difficult client situations to optimal results for both the client and the company

8+ years of experience in a complex, technical product environment, including at least five years of management experience

In‑depth understanding of search media campaign management and optimization practices

Be a proactive self‑starter with experience leading large accounts within an agency in an integrated fashion (collaboration, data sharing, co‑leading efforts focused on client satisfaction, growth, performance vs KPI’s)

Seniority level
Director

Employment type
Full‑time

Job function
Advertising

Industries
Advertising Services

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📌 Search Director (Ontario)
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