Associate Director of Search Experience

Power Digital is an AI-Native Growth Firm built at the intersection of world-class talent and proprietary technology. We help leading and emerging brands grow by combining deep vertical expertise, strategic thinking, and enterprise intelligence to drive measurable business outcomes. As the Associate Director of Search Experience, you are a player-coach leader who owns two things above all else: the people on your pod, and the quality of the work that pod produces. You are the person whose judgment, craft, and consistency has earned the genuine trust of the people you lead. You lead from the front, capable of sitting in a new business pitch or an existing client meeting and speaking to Search Experience strategy directly, while also being capable of stepping into execution when needed and doing it at an exemplary standard.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a pod of search experience professionals, including 2-4 direct reports from specialist to senior strategist level; Build and maintain individual development plans, coaching cadences, and mentorship for every member of the pod; Own team retention via positive team sentiment and clear paths for growth; Drive performance management using the ARC framework (Activities, Resources, Capabilities); Oversee capacity planning and staffing for search experience pod; Generate innovation and foster team training and development in conjunction with R&D team; Provide executive-level oversight for client accounts within the pod, including direct, hands-on support and/or act as an Account Director; Serve as the first point of escalation for client concerns; Support high-level strategy development, performance tracking, and internal audit requests; Track client churn and churn trends within the pod's book of business; Contribute to new business efforts by supporting audits, pitches, and opportunity identification; Develop compelling case studies to highlight team and client successes; Identify and act on key areas of opportunity for service expansions; Own product quality for the pod through consistent, accountable QA processes; Proactively pursue Search Experience channel evolution outside of day-to-day client work; Centralize learnings from the pod's tests and share them with the division; Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and quarterly brainstorms to push the Search Experience product forward; Use Claude, Omega, Iris, and Nova tools daily to automate repetitive search analysis; Maintain full working knowledge of the Power Circuit and Nova ecosystem, and drive completion and adoption across the pod; Drive team growth by supporting recruitment efforts, conducting interviews, assessing channel-specific skills, and building business cases for new hires; Employ AI technologies to enhance and optimize business processes; Utilize and leverage Power Digital's Nova ecosystem as it relates to your department; Effectively manage your pod to create a positive team member experience aligned with company objectives; Delivery of a top-tier product for our clients by our team; Own the growth and evolution of the Search Experience product offering, not just its day-to-day delivery; Oversee the growth and retention of the team and clients

Requirements

Proficiency in spoken and written English at an advanced level is required for this role.; 4-5 years of digital marketing experience, 3+ in an agency setting; Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with search experience execution; 3+ years of experience managing a team, including performance management and development planning; Strong understanding of search experience’s place in the marketing funnel; Working knowledge of organic search, GEO/AEO concepts, AI search behaviors; Strong written and verbal communication skills.; Self-motivated with a strong desire to build the team and the product.; Strong demonstration of AI usage to optimize workflows.; Strong organizational and project management skills.; Excellent interpersonal skills.; Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly and independently.; Interested in a long-lasting relationship with a growing company.

Benefits

Base salary paid in USD + commission opportunities; Unlimited Time Off available on day one; Fully flex work environment: full-remote, in-office, or hybrid; Healthcare stipend: $50/month to support your healthcare or insurance costs; National Holidays + 2 Mental Health Recharge Days per year; Unlimited opportunities for growth & leadership within a rapidly growing firm; Ongoing employee development programs for personal and professional growth (Hedgehog and Vital 5s); Quarterly awards including prize money and recognition for outstanding performance; Opportunities to be involved in company DEI initiatives