Clever Digital Marketing is hiring : Associate SEM Director in Chicago

Associate SEM Director

Department : Paid Search

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Chicago

Overview

Description

Who We Are

Mission : At Clever Digital Marketing, we are on a mission to empower large-scale home improvement companies by fueling their top-line revenue through innovative digital marketing strategies. By bridging the gap in the industry for a highly profitable digital lead vendor, we’ve created a unique space where growth isn’t just supported—it’s catalyzed.

Product : Clever Digital Marketing delivers outcome-driven paid advertising and strategic advising solutions. We don’t focus on clicks and impressions—we focus on net sales. Our customized, data-driven strategies are tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring measurable impact and scalable profitability.

Scale : In just three years, we’ve partnered with over 50 large-scale home improvement companies across the USA and Canada, helping them generate $250 million in revenue. By integrating seamlessly with our partners and leveraging our core value of Extreme Ownership, we’ve set bold targets, driving shared success. We’re on track to help our clients achieve $325 million in revenue next year.

Impact : As trusted subject matter experts in the home improvement space, we are redefining what it means to deliver value. Our commitment to authenticity and collaboration ensures we remain a powerhouse of growth, innovation, and measurable results for every client we serve.

Who We’re Looking For

CDM is seeking an Associate SEM Director who will oversee multiple Pod teams, helping lead strategy for a portfolio of clients and be a part of the driving force in delivering unmatched performance. You will play an integral role in scaling and innovating the department.

This position is designed for a leader with a never-ending passion for Paid Search and an expert at navigating the complex, evolving challenges in SEM. Your leadership will help set the pace and standards for our A-player environment, championing a culture of excellence and high output. We seek a leader who can inspire confidence - through transparency, expertise, and leading by example - and foster a high-performance environment.

What You'll Do

• Support Strategy : Oversee the client strategy to ensure campaigns are focused on achieving client performance objectives and supporting Clever’s strategic vision

Coach the Team : Develop high performing and high producing Pods by providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management to a team of 8-12+ performance marketers. Ensure that team members are motivated, skilled, and aligned with the company’s objectives

Client Performance : Coordinate with Sr. Managers to manage and optimize large-scale budgets, ensuring efficient allocation to maximize investment and hit agency benchmarks

Raising the Bar : Meet the department’s leadership standards to support high functioning Pods and effectively communicate success within the agency, including :

What We're Looking For

Bonus Points

What We Offer

Clever Digital Marketing values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of support during the recruitment and selection process.

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