dept

Associate Director, Paid Search

Apply Now

At a Glance

Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mar del Plata, Argentina
Work Regime
hybrid
Experience
5+ years
Posted
2026-03-10T06:58:02-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Advertising

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in paid search advertising.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in client facing roles.

Proven track record of managing successful paid search campaigns for enterprise-level accounts.

Proficiency in paid search tools and technologies, including Google Ads, Bing Ads, and analytics platforms.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

Experience leading and managing a team, with a focus on mentorship and professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

We enjoy spending time together, working closely with other local colleagues, and getting to know one another. Our Buenos Aires offices (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) are fully equipped with refreshments and great common spaces!

Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members

Prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases

Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses

Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes

100% covered "Plan Total" membership at Sportclub

Responsibilities

As an Associate Director, you are a strategic paid search leader with a proven ability to manage complex SEM accounts from end to end. You excel at developing and executing paid search strategies, building and leading high-performing teams, and translating insights into clear, compelling roadmaps and client-ready presentations. Your leadership combines analytical rigor, creativity, and a strong commitment to performance excellence, ensuring both client success and sustainable growth.

As a trusted mentor and collaborator, the Associate Director fosters strong team cohesion and maximizes individual potential through hands-on coaching and thoughtful guidance. You take a deep-dive approach to onboarding and development, helping new team members quickly understand client priorities, business objectives, and technical best practices. In this role, you set the standard for paid search excellence—driving profitability, elevating strategic thinking, and empowering your team to consistently deliver outstanding results.

Lead channel-specific paid search strategy for complex, multichannel accounts, leveraging deep expertise in paid search, SA360, and DEPT’s broader service offerings to drive client growth across the funnel.

Serve as the day-to-day paid search strategist for the largest and most complex paid media accounts, aligning tactics with client goals, attribution models, and spend levels.

Own the paid search component of client roadmaps, ensuring strategic alignment with client priorities, performance goals, and cross-channel initiatives.