DEPT · Cologne
Senior SEA Consultant (d/f/m)
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 ...
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 (PPC) consultants team is working on helping our clients developing and growing their online businesses. We are
looking for a Senior Paid Search Specialist who shares our Growth Marketing mindset and has the right experiences to match. 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 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.
Beyond campaign execution, you play a fundamental role in driving business growth. You actively contribute to sales pitches,
confidently representing our Paid Search vision and translating complex media strategies into clear, compelling narratives for
potential clients. You are energised by innovation and constantly explore new ways to push boundaries, whether through emerging ad
technologies, automation, or AI-driven solutions.
You combine data and media insights to build smarter strategies, collaborating closely with our Data Science team to deliver
innovative, AI-driven solutions to client challenges. As an advocate for innovation, you experiment, prototype, and help shape new
products and opportunities, ensuring we stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. Your blend of strategic thinking and technical
expertise makes you a key driver of client growth and our wider commercial success.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- 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;
- 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;
- Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- 5+ years of solid experience in creating, managing and optimising paid search & shopping campaigns, preferably within a digital
agency or similar environment;
- Strong knowledge of paid search platforms, such as Google Ads and Bing Ads;
- Proven track record of driving results and optimising campaigns to meet client objectives;
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive campaign optimisation;
- 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 Berlin, Cologne or Hamburg offices;
- Can communicate in English and have native German proficiency (spoken and written).
WE OFFER
- Flexible hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location);
- Company pension scheme;
- Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket;
- Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays;
- €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios,
internet costs, and/ or public transport;
- Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals;
- Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform;
- Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations;
- 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.
WHY DEPT®?
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.
Role
Senior SEA Consultant (d/f/m)
Category
Paid Search
Locations
Published
July 14
Deadline
August 16