Sr. Director, Search Engine Marketing (SEM)

Accountabilities:

• Own and scale the end-to-end SEM strategy across Google, Bing, Shopping, YouTube, app ecosystems, and emerging search channels.

• Manage and optimize a large-scale, 9-figure annual SEM budget, ensuring efficient spend allocation tied to revenue, CAC, LTV, and profitability targets.

• Develop performance frameworks that directly connect search marketing activities to business outcomes such as conversion, retention, and operating income.

• Lead the adoption of automation, AI, and machine learning tools to enhance bidding strategies, keyword targeting, creative optimization, and overall campaign performance.

• Build systems and processes that improve operational efficiency, decision-making speed, and scalability of SEM execution.

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, and Lifecycle teams to optimize landing pages, conversion funnels, and onboarding experiences.

• Drive experimentation programs across bidding strategies, creatives, and funnel optimization to continuously improve performance.

• Influence broader go-to-market strategy, ensuring SEM insights inform product positioning, pricing, and acquisition planning.

• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing SEM team while fostering a culture of accountability, testing, and continuous improvement.

• Communicate performance insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership on a regular basis.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in performance marketing with deep specialization in SEM.

• Proven experience managing large-scale SEM budgets (typically $20M+ annually) with strong, measurable ROI impact.

• Strong track record of driving incremental revenue growth and improving marketing efficiency at scale.

• Experience implementing automation, scripting, or AI/ML-driven solutions within paid media environments.

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to connect channel performance to broader business metrics and outcomes.

• Experience working cross-functionally with product, UX, engineering, and lifecycle teams to improve conversion and retention.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing senior-level marketing teams.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence executive decision-making.

• Bonus: experience in high-growth, consumer subscription, or healthcare-related industries.

• Bonus: familiarity with experimentation frameworks and advanced attribution modeling.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with equity compensation for full-time roles.

• Unlimited paid time off, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid parental leave and family support benefits.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

• Offsite team retreats and company gatherings.

• Flexible, people-first work culture focused on wellness, inclusion, and performance.

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