Remote Retail Paid Search Lead

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision

401k plan with matching

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

DEPT® is seeking an Account Lead, Retail Search to drive enterprise paid search programs across major retail media networks. You will lead a team, collaborate with analytics, creative, and account management, and deliver proactive insights and reporting to clients.

This remote-first role requires time-zone alignment with Central, Mountain or Pacific regions. You will own strategy development, optimize campaigns for ROI, and grow client partnerships by delivering measurable results across

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of paid search advertising experience, focused on retail media networks.
• Minimum 3 years in client-facing roles.
• Proven track record managing paid search campaigns for enterprise accounts.
• Deep understanding of major retail media platforms (Amazon Advertising, Walmart Connect, Best Buy Ads, Target Roundel).
• Proficiency with Google Ads, Bing Ads, and analytics tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic paid search campaigns across retail media networks.
• Lead and mentor a team of paid search specialists.
• Collaborate with analytics, creative, and account management teams to align media plans with client goals.
• Analyze campaign data to provide actionable optimization insights.
• Oversee day-to-day execution, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in paid search and retail media networks.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as trusted advisor.
• Develop performance reports and strategic recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Skills

Paid search strategy

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics interpretation

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Ads

Bing Ads

Analytics platforms

Job description

DEPT® is seeking an Account Lead, Retail Search to drive enterprise paid search programs across major retail media networks. You will lead a team, collaborate with analytics, creative, and account management, and deliver proactive insights and reporting to clients.

This remote-first role requires time-zone alignment with Central, Mountain or Pacific regions. You will own strategy development, optimize campaigns for ROI, and grow client partnerships by delivering measurable results across