Junior Paid Search (SEA) Consultant

DEPT

Skopje, Budapest, hybrid DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE Our Paid Search (SEA) consultants team is working on helping our clients developing and growing their online businesses. As a Lead you’ll be managing a team of SEA specialists ranging from junior to senior level working across various clients in different industries. Here you do not only run campaigns, but you also act as a business partner for our clients. This means that you’re thinking with the client and you’re consulting them based on marketing needs, challenging their goals, assessing feasibility and carrying on with a resolution. This role requires a deep understanding of paid search, strategic planning, and a passion for driving results. The ideal candidate can manage and optimize paid search and shopping campaigns, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide strategic recommendations to clients. You are a critical thinker and analytical problem solver, equally curious and creative. You have a strong command of paid search platforms, such as Google Ads and Bing Ads, and can effectively communicate complex ideas to clients and internal stakeholders. You have a track record of driving results and optimizing campaigns to meet client objectives. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to the growth and success of our clients’ digital campaigns. Besides your client responsibilities, you’ll also be working on developing your team. It’s your responsibility, alongside the department head, to make sure every member has what they need to deliver their best work and that they grow professionally. WHAT YOU’LL DO * • Develop and implement effective paid search strategies that align with client objectives and target audience; • Being able to spot client challenges together with the team member and knowing how to stimulate the team member to work towards a solution; • Manage multi-market paid search, shopping/performance max, and demand gen campaigns for clients; • 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 up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in paid search advertising; • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns and alignment with client goals; • Stay informed about changes in search engine algorithms and adjust strategies accordingly; • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; • Being aware of the well-being, development and progress of its team members; • Being able to create valuable personal development plans together with its team members and offers structural guidance in order to help them achieve the goals that have been agreed on; • Being able to define the expectations for the whole team and knows how to convey this well; WHAT YOU’LL BRING * 6+ years of solid experience in creating, managing and optimizing paid search & shopping campaigns, preferably within a digital agency or similar environment; * Experience in mentoring/guiding co-worker(s) or a team of digital specialists; * 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; * Can communicate in English fluently (spoken and written); *   WE OFFER Please note that benefits may vary by location. Feel free to reach out to your recruiter for more details * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021. * 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! * The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. * Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities. WHO ARE WE?  We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

DEPT

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE We’re looking for an experienced Senior Paid Media Specialist with a strong track record in either paid search (SEA) or paid social. You’ll lead strategy and execution for high‑impact digital campaigns, working closely with internal creatives, data analysts, and external clients. You can focus on search or social, depending on your expertise and interest, helping shape how paid media drives performance and growth. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Search: Lead paid search strategy and optimization across platforms like Google Ads and Bing Ads, leveraging data and automation to enhance performance and client results. * Social: Drive paid social strategy, campaign planning, and execution across Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn and more, while mentoring junior team members and developing best‑in‑class approaches. * Own performance measurement, reporting and optimization to ensure scalable results. * Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (creative, analytics, tech) to deliver integrated solutions. * Present strategy and performance insights to internal teams and clients. WHAT YOU’LL BRING *  3+ years in paid search or paid social environments, preferably in an agency or performance‑focused in‑house setup. * Deep understanding of campaign strategy, budgeting, and KPI‑driven performance. * Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable strategy. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Leadership experience (mentoring or guiding junior team members) a strong plus. WE OFFER * Dynamic, supportive, and creative team environment. * Career growth opportunities in digital marketing and performance advertising. * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. * Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities * Benefits depend upon location, please feel free to check with the recruiter on more details WHO ARE WE?  We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

RYZE Digital

DEINE AUFGABEN * Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Performance-Marketing Strategien mit Schwerpunkt auf Search (SEA) sowie angrenzenden Bereichen wie SEO und GEO  * Planung, Steuerung und Optimierung von Google Ads Kampagnen (Search, ggf. Display/YouTube) für unsere B2B-Kunden  * Analyse von Kampagnen- und Website-Daten sowie Ableitung konkreter Optimierungsmaßnahmen  * Enge Verzahnung von Search, Paid Social und Content im Rahmen ganzheitlicher Kampagnen  * Unterstützung bei der Entwicklung von kanalübergreifenden Digitalstrategien (z. B. LinkedIn, Meta)  * Beratung unserer Kunden und Verantwortung eigener Projekte/Kampagnen  * Zusammenarbeit mit internen Teams (z. B. Content, Kreation, Tech) zur Umsetzung integrierter Maßnahmen DAS BRINGST DU MIT * Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Marketing, Kommunikation oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation  * Mehrjährige Erfahrung im Bereich SEA / Google Ads – idealerweise im Agenturumfeld  * Sicherer Umgang mit gängigen Tools wie Google Ads, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio  * Grundverständnis von SEO sowie Interesse an neuen Themen wie Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)  * Idealerweise erste Erfahrungen im Bereich Social Advertising (z. B. LinkedIn oder Meta)  * Analytisches Denken sowie ein gutes Gespür für Zielgruppen und Performance-Zusammenhänge  * Lust, über den Tellerrand hinauszudenken und dich in einem breiteren Digital-Marketing-Setup einzubringen DAS BIETEN WIR DIR * Eine dynamische, wachsende Agentur mit einem Portfolio namhafter Kunden, die Dir individuelle Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten für Deine Karriere bietet * Ein kompetentes Team mit unterschiedlichen Fähigkeiten, das gut und gerne zusammenarbeitet – aber auch feiern kann * Offene Türen und eine Unternehmenskultur, in der Deine Eigeninitiative und Dein Engagement gefördert werden * Hybrides Arbeitsmodell nach individueller Absprache, eine regelmäßige Anwesenheit bei uns vor Ort ist uns allerdings wichtig * 30 Tage Jahresurlaub bei einer 5-Tage-Woche * Ansprechende und helle Büroräume mit moderner Ausstattung * Kostenfreie Getränke, regelmäßige Events und weitere Annehmlichkeiten sind für uns selbstverständlich * Gute Anbindung an den ÖPNV und eine zentrale Lage, dadurch leider aber auch eingeschränkte Parkmöglichkeiten