One of the world’s top performance marketing agencies combines enterprise client work with a growth-focused, entrepreneurial culture and leading-edge AI capabilities. Structured AI training, shared learning and the freedom to improve workflows support continued development.
As Managing Director, you’ll lead a team across paid media channels while owning senior client relationships with some of the world’s leading brands. You’ll combine technical depth, strategic judgment and people leadership to improve campaign performance and grow accounts.
Who You Are
You have 8–15 years of experience in performance media
You bring current or recent hands-on expertise in search, paid social or programmatic, with strategic fluency across channels
You have proven people management experience and can lead a team immediately
You bring eCommerce/DTC expertise; relevant experience from 2–3 years ago is acceptable
You can lead executive-level client conversations, manage escalations and translate performance data into decisions
You’re comfortable and curious about using AI aggressively to improve campaign performance
You combine executive presence with an autonomous, hands-on approach
Claude Code proficiency is a plus
What You’ll Do
Lead a paid media team across search, social and programmatic, aligning campaign strategy with client business objectives
Own senior client relationships, guide performance discussions and resolve escalations
Analyze cross-channel results to identify optimization, testing and account growth opportunities
Translate client priorities into clear campaign direction, budgets and forecasts
Develop team members and provide hands-on platform support when coverage requires
Use AI tools and improve workflows to strengthen campaign performance and team efficiency
What Success Looks Like
Campaign decisions reflect clear analysis and advance client KPIs
Clients receive actionable recommendations, clear expectations and responsive leadership
Team members execute effectively, develop their capabilities and collaborate across channels
Strong performance supports client retention and account expansion
Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000 (annually based on experience)
Location: Remote
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