Senior Paid Search Leader - Growth & Strategy

twentysix; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 99,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage (medical, 
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Generous PTO

401k with company contribution

Parental leave

Career growth in a disruptor space

Diversity & inclusive culture

Job summary

Monks is seeking a seasoned Paid Search Lead to drive growth and strategic oversight across major client accounts. You will lead the paid search function, deliver end-to-end strategy, and work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ROI.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on optimization, and the ability to present insights to senior stakeholders. Hybrid work arrangement applies with periodic in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Paid Search experience.
• Passion and willingness to embrace Automation and AI.
• Strong POV on the future of search and the role of AI/automation across SEM/Shopping.
• Experience handling direct management of Paid Search budgets of at least $1MM in monthly ad spend.
• Experience directing strategy for B2B Lead Generation clients.
• Experience with YouTube, App Campaigns, Performance Max, Demand Gen, plus traditional paid search/shopping.
• Advanced slide presentation skills; proficient in Excel/Sheets.
• Strong communication for discussing performance with clients and teams.
• Ability to collaborate across large teams and present to executives (VP+).
• 3+ years of management with at least two direct reports.
• Bid management platforms such as SA360, Skai, Marin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Paid Search Lead on large client accounts, delivering strategy and hands-on optimization.
• Own Paid Search strategy for multiple accounts.
• Present strategy, performance, and priorities to client stakeholders.
• Create holistic media plans with forecasting, testing, and reporting.
• Translate insights into actionable optimization decisions.
• Define roles and delegate work within Paid Search teams.
• Manage pacing and ensure campaigns spend to targets.
• Drive strategy, innovation, and quarterly/annual roadmaps for top accounts.
• Develop advanced SEM skills across teams and with clients.

Skills

Paid Search

Automation & AI

Budget management

B2B Lead Gen

YouTube Campaigns

Performance Max

Executive communication

Team leadership

Bid management platforms

Excel/Google Sheets

Slide presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

SA360

Skai

Marin

Job description

Monks is seeking a seasoned Paid Search Lead to drive growth and strategic oversight across major client accounts. You will lead the paid search function, deliver end-to-end strategy, and work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ROI.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on optimization, and the ability to present insights to senior stakeholders. Hybrid work arrangement applies with periodic in-person meetings.