Senior Retail Paid Search Lead

DEPT®; Illinois; Remote; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision

401k plan, plus matching

PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

DEPT® is seeking an Account Lead, Retail Search to lead strategic paid search initiatives for an enterprise retail account. You will develop and execute campaigns across Amazon Advertising, Walmart Connect, Best Buy Ads, and Target Roundel, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with client goals and timely, budget-aware delivery.

You will mentor a team of paid search specialists, analyze performance data, and present insights and strategic recommendations to clients and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic paid search campaigns across retail media networks to drive performance for an enterprise retail account.
• Lead and manage a team of paid search specialists, providing guidance and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with analytics, creative, and account management to ensure cohesive media plans.
• Analyze campaign performance data to provide actionable insights and optimization recommendations.
• Oversee day-to-day execution of paid search campaigns within budget and quality standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in paid search and retail media.

Skills

Paid search

Retail media

Team leadership

Client facing

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Advertising

Tools

Google Ads

Bing Ads

Analytics tools

Job description

DEPT® is seeking an Account Lead, Retail Search to lead strategic paid search initiatives for an enterprise retail account. You will develop and execute campaigns across Amazon Advertising, Walmart Connect, Best Buy Ads, and Target Roundel, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with client goals and timely, budget-aware delivery.

You will mentor a team of paid search specialists, analyze performance data, and present insights and strategic recommendations to clients and