Senior Director - Paid Media

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director - Paid Media based in India.

This role offers an opportunity to lead high-impact paid media strategies and drive measurable growth for global clients. You will oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of paid search campaigns while ensuring strong performance against business objectives. The position combines strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, and client partnership in a fast-paced digital environment. You will collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and platform specialists to deliver innovative media solutions. As a senior leader, you will mentor team members, improve operational excellence, and shape best practices across paid media initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced digital marketing professional passionate about performance, analytics, and building successful client outcomes.

Accountabilities:: Develop and execute comprehensive paid media strategies aligned with client objectives, business goals, and performance targets.

Manage end-to-end paid search campaigns, including campaign planning, setup, optimization, monitoring, reporting, and performance analysis.

Use data insights to identify growth opportunities, improve campaign effectiveness, and maximize return on investment.

Collaborate closely with clients, internal strategy teams, and advertising platform representatives to deliver high-quality media solutions.

Lead client meetings, present strategic recommendations, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Partner with senior account leadership and oversee junior team members to ensure successful delivery, quality standards, and continuous improvement.

Mentor and empower team members by sharing expertise, providing guidance, and supporting professional development.

Stay informed about evolving paid media trends, platform updates, industry innovations, and emerging best practices.

Ensure campaigns follow established quality assurance processes and contribute to improving operational efficiency.

Requirements:

Proven experience managing and developing paid search campaigns, ideally within an agency or client-facing digital marketing environment.

Strong knowledge of paid media principles, campaign optimization strategies, and performance marketing best practices.

Hands-on experience managing campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads and Microsoft Ads; experience with Skai or international search platforms is a plus.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex performance data, identify insights, and make strategic recommendations.

Demonstrated ability to deliver successful campaigns while achieving key performance indicators and business objectives.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence clients and internal teams.

Experience leading, mentoring, or developing marketing professionals in a collaborative environment.

Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for digital innovation.

Benefits:

Permanent full-time employment opportunity.

Remote working flexibility with collaboration across international teams and offices.

Flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance.

Competitive salary package aligned with experience and expertise.

Tailored benefits package designed to meet individual needs.

Opportunity to work on global client campaigns and impactful digital marketing initiatives.

Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and ideas.

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