Senior Paid Search (SEA) Consultant

DEPT®; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

24 vacation days + carryover

Job summary

DEPT® in the Netherlands seeks a seasoned Paid Search specialist for our Creative & Media team, based in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. You will spot client challenges, drive data-informed optimization, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results.

The role requires 5+ years of paid search experience, strong Google Ads/Bing Ads knowledge, and excellent presentation skills. We offer hybrid work, international clients, and a culture that rewards curiosity and impact.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years creating and optimizing paid search & shopping campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of Google Ads and Bing Ads.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Great communication and presentation abilities.
• Fluent in English; autonomous and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Spot client challenges with the team and drive toward solutions.
• Lean into automation and use data to improve campaigns, including AI tools.
• Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and report insights to clients.

Skills

Paid search

Campaign optimization

Google Ads

Bing Ads

Data analysis

Client communication

Tools

Google Ads

Bing Ads

Job description

Amsterdam/Rotterdam, hybrid

Climate Neutral since 2021.

Job Purpose

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.

Amsterdam/Rotterdam, 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

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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;
• Nice to have: Experience in mentoring/guiding co-worker(s) or a team of digital specialists;
• Directly available to start working from either our Amsterdam or Rotterdam office;
• Full working proficiency in English;

WE OFFER

• 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. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• 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. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card.
• 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!
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

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? 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.

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