Senior Director of Paid Media

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Lead the Paid Media department to deliver profitable growth, exceptional client outcomes, and a high-performing team through strategy, operational discipline, and strong cross-functional leadership.

Single Grain is a fast-moving, AI-driven digital marketing agency helping top brands like Amazon and Uber grow through Paid Media, SEO, Content, and Creative — powered by a lean, high-performing team focused on smart, impactful work.

Mission of the (Sr.) Director of Paid Media:
Lead the Paid Media department to deliver profitable growth, exceptional client outcomes, and a high-performing team through strategy, operational discipline, and strong cross-functional leadership. They are a trusted partner to key stakeholders and partners. They will have the opportunity to shape the future of our company by fostering growth, innovation, and market diversification at Single Grain.

• Client Retention and Growth (inc. cross-dept growth)
• Team performance and Development
• Operational Maturity
• Strategic and Creative Output Quality
• Profitability and Forecast Accuracy

Single Grain is an award-winning digital marketing agency that has been dedicated to driving persistent growth for remarkable companies like Amazon, Uber, and Salesforce since 2009. We do this by providing industry-leading services around Paid Media, SEO, Content Marketing, CRO, and more. We are a team of digital marketers. We love what we do, and we help pioneers grow by empowering our clients with winning strategies that lead to faster growth.

As a top digital marketing agency, we understand how fast-paced the marketing industry is. We pride ourselves on staying up to date with new algorithms, technology, and trends because that's what keeps us one step ahead of the competition. As a testament to our digital marketing expertise, we have a Digital Marketing blog, a podcast called ‘Marketing School’, and a You Tube channel.

It’s our mission to level up every human by educating and moving the digital industry forward. Our goal is to help you level up and succeed. We accomplish this through mentoring or training, but also by providing great resources and tools.

Check out our website for more on our company culture and values.

Include the words "Paid Media is cool" in the first sentence of your cover letter (or your application will be disqualified).

We are seeking a Director of Paid Media who embodies our values of humility, hunger, and intelligence. You are a self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends, and an insatiable curiosity. Your effective time management, organizational skills, excellent communication, and interpersonal abilities are second to none. You thrive in a dynamic environment, exhibit a growth mindset, and consistently demonstrate respect for others.

If you are a results-oriented, innovative, and growth-driven professional with a passion for leading high-performance teams in the dynamic world of digital marketing, we encourage you to apply for the Director of Paid Media role at our agency. Join us in shaping the future of digital advertising.

• Performance & Strategy
  • Lead performance marketing strategy across a multi-client B2B portfolio, guiding the team in planning, experimentation, attribution, and optimization.
  • Own the roadmap and long‑range planning for the Paid Media department, ensuring the team is ahead of platform changes and B2B industry trends.
  • Develop frameworks for testing, measurement, insights, and quarterly planning.
• Leadership and Team Development
  • Lead and develop managers, specialists, and multi‑disciplinary pods; build career paths, training, expectations, and succession plans.
  • Set and uphold standards for delivery, QA, reporting, and cross‑team collaboration.
  • Build a team culture rooted in clarity, curiosity, consistency, and accountability.
• Client Leadership
  • Act as a senior advisor to C‑suite and VP‑level client stakeholders.
  • Guide annual planning, investment decisions, KPI alignment, and performance…