Senior Paid Media Strategist (Remote Canada)

Das ist der Job

Directive Consulting is the performance marketing agency for SaaS and Tech companies.

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We use Customer Generation (a marketing methodology developed by us) which focuses on SQLs and Customers instead of traditional metrics like MQLs. We offer Paid Media, SEO/Content, CRO, and Video to our clients by creating comprehensive digital marketing strategies that allow our clients to hit their SQL targets, every time.

The Paid Strategists are a crucial, client-facing role that is responsible for day-to-day client deliverables, creating and managing custom client strategies, and communicating both with clients and internal stakeholders on executing Paid Media deliverables.

In this role, you will gain experience creating high‑performing Paid strategies for enterprise SaaS businesses.

Internally listed as Senior Account Strategist, Paid Media* Roles & Responsibilities • Oversee and lead a collection of Paid Media accounts • Serve as direct support to client contacts • Weekly communication with vendors or operational partners to ensure alignment on tasks, work quality, and improvements • Drive referrals via client relationships and professional network • Build strategies for clients each quarter • Create, maintain, and optimize budgets for paid media campaigns across multiple channels • Deeply understand client positioning and unique value propositions • Confirm lead routing is accurate within a CRM • Understand the value of Programmatic campaigns • Responsible for personal productivity and utilization • Work directly with Associate Director to ensure internal and client goals are being achieved • Execute and optimize PPC advertising campaigns across Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and LinkedIn Ads, focusing on keyword research, ad copywriting, and audience targeting to maximize ROI What You Offer • 3+ years experience working at a performance/digital marketing agency • Experience working specifically with B2B SaaS/tech clients in an agency setting • Deep expertise across paid search and paid social advertising campaigns (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, etc.) • Proficiency in using advertising platforms and tools such as Google Ads, Facebook Business Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager • Strong understanding of PPC principles, including keyword research, ad copywriting, bid management, and campaign optimization • Ability to analyze campaign performance data using tools like Google Analytics, GA4, Excel, or other analytics platforms to make data‑driven decisions and optimize performance • Ability to drive results and measure via OCT • Proven and measurable success with mid‑market or enterprise accounts • A unique perspective on how to drive value for SaaS • Ability to translate and articulate strategy and tell stories with data • Equal parts competitive and curious; you’re a true problem solver • You live on the cutting edge of the industry, always looking for opportunities to grow and share • Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously • You’re quality‑obsessed and have not lost your soul for advertising • Driven to stay ahead of industry trends, including actively learning how AI and automation can enhance marketing and operations • Travel to visit clients approximately once per year, per client or as needed What Success Looks Like • You encompass our core values through every interaction internally and externally • Effectively manage approximately five mid‑tier and enterprise accounts • Meet and exceed department level OKRs, such as client growth and goal attainment • Build client trust and relationships that create consistent renewals • Cross‑sell services that align with client goals and objectives • Clearly communicate results with client point of contact and executives • Exceptional decision making regarding the strategic direction for accounts What We Offer • 🏠 We have a set living wage at Directive • 🙏 Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle, including a 100% employer‑paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for dependents • 🧠 Mental – Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace • 💪 Physical – Gympass • 🛫 Time Off – Unlimited PTO (minimum 2 weeks), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed Dec 24 – Jan 1), Paid Parental Leave • 💰 Financial – Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match • 🌟 Bonus – Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time • 🌴 Annual Anniversary Trip with peers and executive leadership for fun and entertainment Work Environment Requirements As a remote‑first company, you can work from anywhere in the US, with the option to enjoy our state‑of‑the‑art offices in Irvine, CA.

For some positions, we also accommodate global opportunities where we have established businesses, including Canada, the UK, and Australia – provided you are authorized to work and permanently reside in that country. The role can be operated 100% virtually.

You will collaborate mainly through Zoom and Slack, and will need a laptop (PC or Mac), software platforms, and other office productivity tools. You must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, have reliable internet access, and maintain a professional background during virtual meetings.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional Information At Directive, one of our core values is People First.

We’re committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.