Senior Director of Search Engine Marketing

  • The Senior Director of Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is a critical growth leader responsible for scaling one of the company’s largest and most efficient acquisition channels
  • This role owns strategy, execution, and performance across Google, Bing, and emerging search surfaces (including Shopping, YouTube, and app ecosystems), managing a 9-figure annual budget with clear accountability to revenue and operating income
  • This leader will go beyond channel optimization—driving end-to-end growth across the full user journey, from keyword to landing page to onboarding experience
  • They will also define how automation, AI, and machine learning are embedded into SEM workflows, dramatically improving efficiency, speed, and performance
  • Success in this role requires a combination of deep SEM expertise, strong operator instincts, and the ability to influence product, brand, and go-to-market strategy
  • Own and Scale a High-Impact Growth Channel:
  • Define and execute a best-in-class SEM strategy across core and emerging surfaces (Google, Bing, Shopping, YouTube, app acquisition, etc.)
  • Manage and optimize a 9-figure SEM budget, ensuring efficient allocation of spend to maximize revenue and contribution margin
  • Establish clear performance frameworks, tying SEM directly to business outcomes (LTV, CAC, payback, operating income)
  • Lead Automation & AI-Driven Transformation:
  • Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual execution through automation and tooling
  • Act as the strategic owner for AI/ML integration across SEM, including bidding, creative generation, query expansion, and performance optimization
  • Build systems and processes that enable the team to operate faster, with higher leverage and improved decision-making
  • Drive Growth Beyond the Ad:
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Design, and Lifecycle teams to improve landing page performance, conversion rates, and onboarding flows
  • Identify and execute opportunities to improve the full acquisition funnel, not just media efficiency
  • Influence go-to-market strategy for new categories and products, ensuring SEM is integrated early and effectively
  • Build and Lead a World-Class Team:
  • Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing SEM team (managers through directors)
  • Establish clear operating rhythms, performance expectations, and development paths
  • Build a culture of experimentation, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Drive Experimentation & Insights:
  • Develop a robust testing roadmap across bidding, creative, landing pages, and funnel optimization
  • Leverage data to identify growth opportunities and prioritize the highest-impact initiatives
  • Regularly communicate performance, insights, and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
  • Cross-Functional Leadership:
  • Partner closely with Growth, Product, Operations, Business Development, and Medical teams
  • Ensure SEM insights inform broader company strategy, including pricing, packaging, and positioning
  • Act as a key stakeholder in company-wide growth planning

Benefits

  • Generous PTO: Take the time you need, when you need it - including generous parental leave
  • Full healthcare: High-coverage medical, dental & vision coverage for individuals and families
  • Retirement planning: Take advantage of our 401(k) plan including contribution matching
  • Work from anywhere: We are a remote-first company, so you can work from anywhere you like in the uS
  • Robust compensation: We offer competitive salary bands and stock options
  • Employee discount: Employees can take advantage of product discounts
  • Utility stipend: A extra $75 each month to cover extra cell phone, internet, or data usage
  • Spending accounts: Options for additional HSA and FSA plans to help toward healthcare costs
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