Associate Director Of Search Marketing
Current- Lead the Search Marketing department for ICON, inclusive of Paid Search (SEM), Organic Search (SEO) and Affiliate Marketing for 15+ clients, annual media buy of $25MM.- Ensured operation of the department, including management of search professionals.- Developed long-term execution plans for the SEM, SEO and Affiliate marketing team, proving direction on planning for all client accounts inclusive of lead generation, e-commerce, brand awareness, direct response and performance marketing.- Collaborated with clients to understand business goals to translate into effective marketing campaigns across SEM, SEO and Affiliate.- Led the business development by auditing and assessing the accounts of paid search prospects, devising / presenting ICON’s capabilities, and assessing prospect’s profitability.- Effectively presented strategic and tactical plans to clients, staff and internal teams.- Presented business concepts and client objectives to identify opportunities for campaign expansion and growth. Used business scenarios to provide ICON with business growth with new media/marketing verticals.- Sets performance goals and conducted periodic performance reviews with the Managers, in concert with the HR policies of ICON International.- Works with Managers on setting the search strategy for individual clients, including KPIs and goals, budget recommendation, keyword approach, bid strategies, expansion opportunities, etc.- Responsible for the strategic level relations between the department and ICON’s clients’ management teams, ensuring work is completed and according to the timeline and agreed-upon roadmap.- Works with the Manager to ensure all client expectations are met, supports the Manager on any issues and assigns periodic audits of ICON’s search account to ensure efficiency and adherence to best practices.