Junior SEA Manager (m/f/d)

StepStone Group; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Hybrid working model

Company pension scheme

Company life insurance

Volunteer days

Job bike

In-house gym

In-house barista

Discounted Wellhub membership

Discounted parking

Deutschlandticket

Dog at office

Job summary

The Stepstone Group in Düsseldorf is seeking a data-driven Junior SEA Manager to elevate our performance marketing strategy. You will manage SEA campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising, focusing on CPA, ROAS, and CLTV, and work with AI tools to optimize processes.

You will collaborate with international teams in Online Marketing, Analytics, Product, and Tech, bringing hands-on SEA experience and a strategic mindset to an international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration or Economics.
• Initial professional SEA/Paid Search experience in an in-house environment.
• Strong understanding of bidding strategies, campaign architecture, and Quality Score in Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.
• Experience with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) and automation (Google Ads Scripts, Python, n8n).
• Proficient in analytics/BI tools (GA4, Adobe Analytics, Tableau, Looker) and turning data into decisions.
• Analytical mindset, ability to work independently, fluent in English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, execute, and optimize SEA campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising with focus on CPA, ROAS, and CLTV.
• Develop data-driven campaign strategies and scale them across bidding architectures, audiences, and ad copy.
• Drive automation and AI usage from Google Ads Scripts and n8n to Claude Code and Python.
• Create meaningful performance analyses and forecasts and translate findings into actionable recommendations for management.
• Collaborate with international teams across Online Marketing, Analytics, Product, and Tech to drive cross-functional projects.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Fluent in English

Independent work

Education

Degree in Data Science / Computer Science / Business Administration / Economics or comparable qualification

Tools

GA4

Adobe Analytics

Tableau

Looker

Python

Claude

ChatGPT

Gemini

n8n

Google Ads Scripts

Job description

At The Stepstone Group, we have a clear and very important mission: to find the right job for everyone. Using our data, platform and technology, we connect jobseekers and companies worldwide to create the perfect match for both sides.

With more than 20 brands across over 30 countries, we are committed to fair and unbiased recruitment. Join our team of around 4,000 employees, help us reshape the job market and be part of our journey to becoming the world's leading online job platform.

For our Performance Marketing team in Düsseldorf, we are looking for a data-driven Junior SEA Manager (m/f/d) who is ready to take our performance marketing strategy to the next level. You already have some hands-on SEA experience, think strategically, and are excited to make a real impact in an international environment?

Your Responsibilities

• You independently manage the planning, execution, and optimization of our SEA campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising, with a clear focus on CPA, ROAS, and CLTV
• You develop data-driven campaign strategies and scale them across bidding, campaign architecture, audience segmentation, and ad copy
• You actively drive automation and the use of AI, from Google Ads Scripts and n8n workflows to AI-powered processes using Claude Code and Python
• You create meaningful performance analyses and forecasts and translate your findings into clear, actionable recommendations for management
• You collaborate closely with international teams across Online Marketing, Analytics, Product, and Tech and drive cross-functional projects forward

• You have a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable qualification
• You have gained initial professional experience in in-house SEA/Paid Search
• You have a solid understanding of bidding strategies, campaign architectures, and Quality Score factors in Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising
• You actively work with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini and use automation effectively, whether through Google Ads Scripts, Python, or tools such as n8n
• You are confident using analytics and BI tools such as GA4, Adobe Analytics, Tableau, or Looker, and independently turn data into informed decisions
• You have an analytical mindset, work independently, and are fluent in English, German is a plus

As a community, it is important to us that you feel comfortable not only at work and with us, but also outside of it. Because your job should enrich your life. That is why we offer you the following benefits among others:

• 30 days of vacation + 1 local holiday + 2 extra days for Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working model
• Company pension scheme
• Company life insurance
• Volunteer days
• Job bike
• In-house gym
• In-house barista
• Discounted Wellhub membership
• Discounted parking, job ticket or Deutschlandticket
• And you can bring your dog to the office!