Search Marketing (SEM) Lead

At PMG, we exist to inspire all people to feel that anything is possible personally and professionally. It’s what powers us to deliver value, innovation, results, and Digital Made for Humans™ for the world’s most ambitious brands by bringing a more human-centric approach to digital. 

General Description:

The PMG team is looking for innovative problem solvers to join our growing Paid Search Marketing (SEM) team in which you can own the SEM strategy and/or implement the strategy for our clients while continuing to innovate and forge a path within the SEM channel. We are looking for agile individuals who have a passion for SEM and are looking for engaging challenges that will help shape the search landscape for our clients and the industry. Your opportunity to drive innovation, build teams, grow your own skillsets, and work with some of the biggest and smartest brands is limitless and PMG.
Our team thinks about search marketing in a unique lens, finding new ways to solve old problems--and embracing new opportunities--while creating an environment where everyone has opportunities to thrive as professionals and people.
SEM Leads are responsible for meeting client goals and initiatives within the paid search channel. These individuals are responsible for being able to provide quality assurance, technical guidance, and tactical support as needed. Additionally, they are responsible for coaching junior team members, their day-to-day work, and are the primary contact for SEM client relationships. They help manage the overarching strategy, direction of the search program, and participate in agency thought leadership. In addition, leading SEM strategies hand-in-hand with other PMG team members and the client directly, will be a key facet of the SEM Lead position.
Skills & Experience: 

• 5+ years of related work experience, plus 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong interpersonal and training skills
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Ability to provide thought leadership within the search landscape
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong team player
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel or SQL
• Self-motivated and likes to learn new tools and technology

About PMG: 

PMG is a global independent digital company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG uses strategy, creative, media, and insights, as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform Alli, to deliver Digital Made for Humans™. Our team is made up of over 500 employees globally, and our work for brands like Apple, Athleta, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Kohler, McDonald’s, Nike, Old Navy, Sephora and Shake Shack runs across 85+ countries and has received top industry recognition from Cannes Lions to Adweek Media Plan of the Year.

Ranked by Deloitte, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Adweek as one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation, PMG has grown because of its commitment to continuous improvement, business integrity, cultivating dynamic relationships, and putting people first. The company has been named Adweek's Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year, MediaPost's Independent Agency of the Year, 7X Ad Age Best Places to Work, 3X Best Places for Working Parents, and one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators.

Being part of PMG means being part of a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We’re willing to work hard to serve our clients and deliver value, results, and innovation -- which often requires true grit and remaining agile. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other so that we continuously improve in every way. 

We’d love to get to know you and share more about why we love PMG and the work we do.  

Join us in making digital more human