Sr. Paid Search Manager (SEA)

<p></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p><b>About dentsu</b></p><p>As champions for meaningful progress, we help our clients to win, keep and grow their best customers with best-in-class services and solutions in media, CXM, and creative. We all are striving to be a force for good — for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the centre, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.</p><p></p><p>With more than 66,000 dedicated specialists teaming across 143 markets, our ‘8 ways’ shape and guide the way we do things here, so that, together, we can achieve the ‘never before’ for our clients, for society and for each other. We dream loud. We inspire change. We team without limits. We all lead. We make it real. We climb high. We choose excitement. We are a force for good. <b>We are dentsu.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Your team</b></p><p>The Global Addressable Media team is working across London and Amsterdam, delivering digital media services to connect brands with consumers via best-in-class digital ad experiences and drive sustainable growth. We believe in the core principle of Value for All, by leading the transformation of the digital advertising industry so it creates an honest, clear &amp; meaningful value exchange for our people, clients, society, consumers and the media industry. Together with 100 like-minded colleagues we run digital campaigns for advertisers over 50+ markets around the world. We have over 30 different nationalities in our teams and work closely with teams of Google, Meta, Amazon and many others to learn and use the most of those technologies. If you want to lead the transformation of the digital advertising industry with us, this role is just for you!</p><p></p><p>If you are interest in learning more about our team, have a look at our team<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dentsu-benelux_join-our-global-addressable-media-team-activity-7193913980875063297-5So1/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> video</a> here!</p><p></p><p><b>What are you going to do?</b></p><p>Do you have extensive experience in SEA and consultancy and want to join a leading, dynamic agency with a diverse portfolio of A-brand clients? We’re seeking a new Senior SEA Specialist to join our team. We collaborate with (inter)national clients such as Vodafone and Mastercard, working together to deliver outstanding results through advanced SEA strategies.</p><p></p><p>As a Senior SEA Specialist within the Addressable Team, you will play a vital role in both the strategic planning and hands-on execution of Paid Search (SEA) campaigns. You will lead the development and implementation of multi-market SEA strategies, partnering closely with clients, the Paid Search Lead, and Client Director to ensure alignment with their business objectives. In this role, you act as the right hand to the Paid Search Lead, managing budget allocation and driving client goals. You take full ownership of the campaign lifecycle, from setup and tracking to detailed analysis and continuous optimization across search, shopping, display, and retargeting channels.</p><p></p><p>You will oversee SEA campaigns across multiple markets, ensuring consistent, high-impact performance. A key priority will be developing a standardized SEA framework that can be scaled and implemented across global markets for efficient and effective campaign delivery.</p><p></p><p>We are looking for someone with deep SEA expertise who is ready to elevate the practice by addressing complex client challenges, contributing to pitches, and fostering knowledge sharing within the team.</p><p></p><p><b>What are you going to achieve?</b></p><p>The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the implementation and execution of Paid Search campaigns and strategies, while maintaining day-to-day communication with clients to help achieve their business goals. You will develop and execute multi-market SEA strategies in close collaboration with clients, Paid Search Lead, and Client Director, ensuring full alignment with business objectives.</p><p></p><p>Your primary focus will be to enhance client visibility by leading major client accounts. As a Senior SEA Specialist, you will manage a dedicated client team, define and oversee campaign strategy, delegate activities, and ensure deadlines and performance targets are consistently met.</p><p></p><p>Additionally, you will play a key role in training and mentoring junior and mid-level specialists, sharing knowledge and best practices through case studies and hands-on guidance. You will also contribute to the ongoing innovation of our SEA products and