Associate Director of Paid Media (Remote Worldwide)
Do you feel like you’ve hit a growth ceiling in your current role in Paid Media?
If you're delivering outstanding results but feel constrained by traditional agency or in-house environments, we want to talk.
We're seeking a driven, strategic Associate Director of Paid Media who can both lead teams and drive results for our premium B2B SaaS clients.
Our Mission at Powered by Search
We are on a mission to be the best in the world at SaaS marketing — doing work we love, with people we like, how we want. As trusted advisors to the world's fastest-growing B2B SaaS and tech companies, we're rated 5/5 ★★★★★ on Glassdoor, with 99% of our team recommending us to peers.
The Opportunity
As Associate Director of Paid Media, you'll be responsible for team leadership and hands-on client success. You'll manage 2-4 paid media consultants, with your primary objective being to ensure the team is driving client results, maintaining a positive client relationship and ensuring client retention and growth.
Core Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Paid Media, you'll:
- Lead and develop a team of 2-4 paid media consultants, ensuring consistent quality and results
- Drive demonstrable pipeline growth and ROI on the client’s investment with Powered by Search
- Oversee strategic direction of our client engagements and drive innovation across the agency
- Maintain executive-level client relationships and communication
- Identify and execute cross-sell and upsell opportunities within your portfolio
- Contribute to agency thought leadership and best practices
You're Our Ideal Candidate If You:
- Have a proven track record of driving multi-million dollar B2B SaaS paid media campaigns
- Excel at both strategic thinking and tactical execution
- Demonstrate strong leadership abilities and emotional intelligence
- Hold yourself and your team to exceptional standards
- Are naturally curious and continuously learning
- Can translate complex paid media concepts into clear business value
Required Experience
- 2+ years of team leadership or management experience
- 5+ years of paid media experience, with at least 2 years managing B2B SaaS accounts
- Demonstrated success managing enterprise-level paid media budgets ($50K+/month)
- Deep expertise in Google Ads and LinkedIn Ads, with strong knowledge of Meta Ads
- Experience with marketing automation and CRM platforms (Hubspot, Salesforce, etc.)
- Track record of achieving or exceeding MQL, SQL, and pipeline targets
- Remote work experience and excellent virtual communication skills
Why Join Powered by Search?
- Drive results without the typical agency constraints
- Work with premium B2B SaaS clients who respect expertise
- Join a team with 3+ year average tenure and 70+ NPS
- Advance your career without becoming purely managerial
- Learn from top 1% SaaS marketing experts
Core Values
- Give a Sh!t
- Always Be in It To Win It
- Be Obsessed with Serving Others
- Practice a Growth Mindset
- When We Fail, We Don't Lose the Lesson
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary + quarterly performance bonuses
- 5 weeks paid time off
- Flexible remote work (4-hour overlap with Americas time zones)
- Comprehensive health benefits for Canadian residents
- Regular in-person team meetups and annual retreat
- Weekly 1:1 coaching and professional development
- Work directly with clients (no account managers)
Your Growth Trajectory
At Powered by Search, one year of growth equals 3-4 years elsewhere. You'll have direct client access, strategic autonomy, and the support of world-class SaaS marketing experts.
Ready to level up your impact in B2B paid media? Join the team that's transforming how B2B SaaS companies approach paid acquisition.
