Senior Paid Search (SEA) Consultant

This role is part of our Creative & Media team based in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Programmatic and Marketing Automation Consultants. Together, we blend imaginative storytelling and performance-driven strategies with cutting-edge technology to create engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients.

Responsibilities

Being able to spot client challenges together with the team member and knowing how to stimulate the team member to work towards a solution; Lean into automation and use of data within campaigns, including utilizing AI to improve performance; Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and provide regular reports to clients, highlighting key metrics and recommendations for improvement; Stay informed about changes in search engine algorithms and adjust strategies accordingly; Drive innovation within the Paid Search team by championing new approaches, frameworks, and performance methodologies; Deliver compelling presentations and communicate complex concepts clearly during sales meetings and client workshops; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns and alignment with client goals; Direct point of contact with the client and being the POC for any SEA related matter; Growing the client by upselling

Requirements

Extensive (at least 5 years) experience in creating, managing and optimizing paid search & shopping campaigns, preferably within a digital agency or similar environment; Have a self-confident, competent and empathetic appearance with which you manage to convince colleagues as well as clients of your ideas; Strong knowledge of paid search platforms, such as Google Ads and Bing Ads; Proven track record of driving results and optimizing campaigns to meet client objectives; Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive campaign optimization; Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to clients and internal stakeholders; Are analytical, flexible and can work independently; Can present complex results in clear and understandable language; Directly available to start working from either our Amsterdam or Rotterdam office; Full working proficiency in English

Nice to have

Experience in mentoring/guiding co-worker(s) or a team of digital specialists

Benefits

A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year; 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days; DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs; Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office; Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style; A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards; Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!