Paid Search Director

Job Title:
Paid Search Director

Job Description:

Introduction

Dentsu is the network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centred approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce, and experience, underpinned by modern creativity.

Summary

As a Paid Search Director, your role will be to ensure that all Paid Search activity is executed using best-in-class implementation techniques. Your primary focus will be the improvement of existing accounts, particularly tier 1 and tier 2 clients, fostering strong relationships with suppliers and ultimately the development of our product.

We pride ourselves on the loud drumbeat of innovation that sounds through the company. It drives the way we help solve clients' problems, the way we build teams and products as well as the way through which we train and develop our people.

We strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, celebrates creativity, and encourages our employees to champion superior work and for us to develop superior working lives.

The difference you'll make

• Attend scheduled activation meetings for key clients.

• Develop account hygiene by working with the Paid Search management team to improve processes and ensure they are carried out at appropriate intervals.

• Ensure internal accounts are audited regularly identifying areas for improvement for individuals, client accounts & the department.

• Encourage teams to test and implement new product features measuring success through increased product adoption fed back from suppliers.

• Develop your team(s) ensuring everyone has a clearly defined role with clear progression plans.

• Providing feedback on errors to highlight individual, team and departmental weaknesses with the aim of providing solutions to make improvements with a target of zero revenue lost to errors.

• Produce case studies in collaboration with the planning team for the purpose of building confidence in our product, new business pitches and winning awards.

What you'll bring

• 4+ years' experience in channel working at tier 1 Google agencies/clients.

• Passionate about the internet and technology, with a keen interest in the development of PPC as a channel, keeping track of new developments within the industry.

• Have excellent communication skills and the aptitude to build and maintain strong working relationships.

• Ability to pre-empt issues and be proactive in producing solutions.

• A high degree of numeracy and literacy are essential.

• Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines and excellent time/project management skills.

It would also be nice for you to have

• Highly literate in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

What else do you need to know

This is a Fixed Term Contract Role. The team is based in our Staffordshire office (other locations also considered) but operates under flexible working arrangements.

About dentsu Group (dentsu)

Led by dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees dentsu's agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees dentsu's agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands-Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, dentsu Creative, and Merkle-as well as through dentsu Japan Network companies, including dentsu Inc., the world's largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

How we'll reward you

As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about. So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

Location:
Stafford

Brand:
Dentsu Media

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)]]>