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Director, Paid Search

Monks · Chicago

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
92 days
Monks's roles stay open a median of 102 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Monks's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Monks
high
362 stale, 18 reposted of 362 open
Hiring momentum
125 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Monks's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Monks.

About this role

The Director of Paid Search will lead strategy and optimizations for major search accounts, focusing on performance marketing and cross-channel collaboration. This role involves managing teams, presenting strategies to clients, and driving innovation in paid search while ensuring campaign effectiveness and budget management. The position also requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Monks as an employer.

What you need

  • 7+ years of Paid Search experience
  • Experience handling direct management of Paid Search budgets of at least $1MM in monthly ad spend
  • Experience directing strategy for B2B Lead Generation clients
  • Experience in YouTube, App Campaigns, Performance Max, Demand Gen, in addition to traditional paid search and shopping
  • Advanced slide presentation skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel and Google Sheet skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with a bid management platform such as SA360, Skai, Marin, etc.

What you get

  • Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
  • Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the RTO policy
  • The role requires in-person attendance for team meetings and client presentations 1-2 times per quarter
  • Salary range provided, but actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors

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Listed by Monks on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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