Vice President, Director, Search

Company Description
We're Razorfish. We've been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What's different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So, we push for inclusion, challenge convention, and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives.
Job Description
This role is out of our Plano, TX office and does require being office 3x/week.
The VP, Director, Paid Search is responsible for managing the Paid Search team within their market on a global electronics client. This individual leads the strategic vision for their office and client base. This person is a lead for new business opportunities, provides industry expertise, thought leadership, and maintains training and development opportunities for the team.

• Core Craft Skills
  • Provides strategic oversight across the client base.
  • Analyzes program results and uses them to create thought leadership pieces (e.g., POVs and case studies).
  • Consults on staffing levels and pricing with the Client Engagement team.
• Client Exposure
  • Serves as client team lead on medium account managing $20 million in total paid search including a robust audience targeting strategy and some element of cross channel alignment.
• Business Development
  • Responsible for upselling services.
  • Key participant in business development for media pitches
• Business Operations
  • Engages Directors and Client Engagement teams to scale search marketing programs and introduce new opportunities.
  • Leads new business presentations.
  • Supports business development efforts with existing and new clients.
• Team Leadership
  • Manages a regional team with three or more direct reports.
  • Manages Search team staff and workflow across client base.
  • Inspires and equips the team to deliver their best work.
• Agency Leadership
  • Facilitates cross-agency innovation and collaboration.
  • Supports VP and/or Discipline Lead with practice vision; participates in third-party assessments and contributes to marketing collateral.
  • Facilitates internal training programs and best practices within search/social landscape.
  • Administers operational activities (performance management, recruiting, retention, knowledge sharing, etc.).

Qualifications

• Milestones
  • Has successfully managed paid search strategy on several large enterprise accounts across a variety of industries.
  • Has managed teams up to 20 employees.
  • Has demonstrated the ability to administer operational activities (staffing, training/performance development, P& L management, etc.).
  • Has led search strategy on several high-profile pitches.
  • Has consistently demonstrated the ability to solve complex business problems.
  • Has developed a reputation for being a strong collaborative and strategic partner (by clients and the internal team).
  • Has regularly contributed valuable thought capital and participated in industry events.
  • Has maintained strong relationships with senior-level clients on key accounts.
• Experience
  • 12+ years search experience required.
  • 4+ years in a supervisory role and a proven track record of leadership and coaching.

Additional Information
The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we must offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness benefit offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual sick days, Volunteer Days, Holiday, and identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for 6 weeks a year (based on eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multipole affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Compensation Range: $143,000- $240,500. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.
The Company anticipates the application window for this job posting will end 3/12/24.