Managing Director, Paid Search

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As with everything here we always seek to adapt and improve so The Brainlabs Handbook has been fine-tuned to become The Brainlabs Culture Code.

This Culture Code consists of 12 codes that talk to what it means to be a Brainlabber. It’s a joint commitment to continuous development and creating a company that we can all be proud of, where Brainlabbers can turn up to do great work, make great friends and win together.

You can read The Brainlabs Culture Code in full here.

So you’re interested in becoming a Managing Director, Paid Search? Let's dive into what that means:

Classification: Full-time
Reporting to: Chief Product Officer
Location: On-site in New York City, New York | Denver, Colorado
Compensation: We are open to hiring candidates in our various office locations across the United States. We also receive applications from, and hire, candidates with varying levels of experience for example those who have a few years experience in a role to those who are looking to make a step up. The salary ranges on our job postings are set so as to account for these variable factors with decisions on the salary to be offered only made once we know the experience and location of our new hire.
Work Authorization: This role is open to US Citizens/Permanent Residents. We are unable to sponsor any work authorizations for this role.

What's the Role:

The Managing Director, Paid Search is responsible for driving the expansion of Brainlabs’ Paid Search revenue. You have the strategic vision to build a world-class Search proposition, hire and utilize the best people, processes and technology and deliver results to clients. You are a respected industry thought leader and have a pedigree in building profitable, long-term, high-value relationships with clients, partners and future talent.

In this role you will:

• Manage the P&L and grow revenue across the NAMER Paid Search practice
• Be a Paid Search thought leader, promoting Brainlabs through partnerships, events, marketing/PR and case studies
• Manage the Paid Search Head of Practice and support building out in-market teams
• Collaborate internally to set an industry leading & AI first Paid Search GTM and strategy for Brainlabs
• Focus on new business pitches and existing client revenue opportunities

We’re looking for someone who:

• 10+ years of Paid Search experience including leading teams and proven thought leadership
• A hunter - you like winning, enjoy competition and sharing success
• Highly commercial with demonstrable experience in managing a successful practice P&L and a profitable business unit
• Strong presentation, pitching and selling capabilities on $1m+ clients
• Comfortable in a QBR, on stage or writing a POV
• A natural problem solver and a confident, dynamic, engaging and authentic communicator
• Have hired and managed teams and can create success through others

And this is what success looks like in the role:

• You will live our culture code every day!
  
• You will grow Paid Search revenue in line with annually agreed targets (YoY growth)
  
• You’ll hit our internal P&L metrics including profitability
  
• You’ll meet the PR targets agreed with you each year including internal/external events, publications, case studies
  
• Develop a leading Paid Search proposition that brings in new client revenue 
  
• Internal learning metrics being met each year 
  
• Client satisfaction targets being met (internal & external)

What happens next?

We know searching for a job is tough and that you want to find the best career and employer for you. We also want to ensure that this position is the best fit for both you and us. Therefore, you will participate in a comprehensive interview process that includes skills interviews with our team. The goal of this process is to allow you to get to know us as we learn more about you.

Brainlabs actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace: we are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the application process, please let us know!

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