Director, Search Investment

About The Company

Decoded Advertising is a new kind of agency, built from the ground up by award winning creatives, top data scientists and cutting-edge media people willing to defect from the old agency model to create smarter work. Decoded has the first truly integrated creative, tech and media process designed to drive better performance for clients by uncovering the levers that produce powerful ideas and drive real media performance. A spirit of curiosity, relentless creativity and data informed decision making define our culture and people.

In everything you do, you will be data driven at heart, leveraging core statistical principles to help us separate the signal from the noise, and ensure your strategic decisions are backed with analytical rigor.

* Please note that for this position, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located and will be working from the New York Tri-state area at the moment.

We offer competitive salaries, fully paid health and dental insurance, 401K, and a relaxed & flexible work environment

CHARACTER QUALIFICATIONS

• You have a growth mindset with a proven track record of building businesses.
• You have excellent communication skills w/ ability to build deep client relationships.
• You are seeking to make a large impact at a rapidly growing startup.
• You are a self starter with very high standards for your work.
• You possess excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• You have the desire to grow as a leader and mentor to colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strategic testing plans based on client goals to maximize both performance and learnings.
• Main point of contact for sr. client stakeholders and main point of escalation for all day-to-day operations and communications.
• Partnering with Search Practice Lead on all enterprise-level initiatives to drive both client and agency Search practice forward.
• Partnering with clients solutions and other investment teams to drive holistic impact for clients.
• Developing strong relationships with all key internal and external business stakeholders to grow  our relationship.
• Mentor and develop junior Search team to ensure we are growing client business across Search Marketing platforms including Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and SA360.
• Drive industry leading intelligence through the development of innovative A/B tests and experiments.
• Drive internal processes and best practices for colleagues and team members.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 6 years in a SEM performance marketing role
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing teams
• Proficiency with Google Ads and / or SA360
• Proficiency with website analytics tools like Google or Adobe Analytics
• Proficiency with Excel and Powerpoint
• BA/BS degree (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics a plus)
• Demonstrated record of excelling in previous roles and responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to thrive in a very fast paced environment.
• BONUS EXP: Advanced skills in Excel, SQL, R, Python.