SEA Consultant (d/f/m)

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DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster.

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Job Purpose Our Paid Search (PPC) consultants team is working on helping our clients developing and growing their online businesses. The ideal candidate can manage and optimize paid search campaigns, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and provide strategic recommendations to clients.

As a key member of the team, you will contribute to the growth and success of our clients’ digital campaigns. You combine data and media insights to build smarter strategies, collaborating closely with our Data Science team to deliver innovative, AI‑driven solutions to client challenges.

What You’ll Do • Being able to create valuable personal development plans together with its team members and offers structural guidance in order to help them achieve the goals that have been agreed on; • Being able to define the expectations for the whole team and knows how to convey this well; • 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; • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment; • Directly available to start working from either our Berlin, Cologne or Hamburg offices; • Full working proficiency in the English language; What You’ll Bring • 5+ years of solid experience in creating, managing and optimising paid search & shopping campaigns, preferably within a digital agency or similar environment; • Strong knowledge of paid search platforms, such as Google Ads and Bing Ads; • Proven track record of driving results and optimising campaigns to meet client objectives; • Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive campaign optimisation; • 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; • Can communicate in English and German fluently (spoken and written); We Offer • Flexible hybrid working policy (1‑2 days at the office, depending on location); • Company pension scheme; • Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket; • Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays; • €30 per month – You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/or public transport; • Future Bens – Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals; • Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform; • Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations; • A reputation for doing good.

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. We are looking for a Senior Paid Search Specialist who shares our Growth Marketing mindset and has the right experiences to match. This role requires a deep understanding of paid search, strategic planning, and a passion for driving results.

You are a critical thinker and analytical problem solver, equally curious and creative. You have a strong command of paid search platforms, such as Google Ads and Bing Ads, and can effectively communicate complex ideas to clients and internal stakeholders.

You have a track record of driving results and optimizing campaigns to meet client objectives. Beyond campaign execution, you play a fundamental role in driving business growth.

You actively contribute to sales pitches, confidently representing our Paid Search vision and translating complex media strategies into clear, compelling narratives for potential clients. You are energised by innovation and constantly explore new ways to push boundaries, whether through emerging ad technologies, automation, or AI‑driven solutions.

As an advocate for innovation, you experiment, prototype, and help shape new products and opportunities, ensuring we stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. Your blend of strategic thinking and technical expertise makes you a key driver of client growth and our wider commercial success.

DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named “Agency of the Year” at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards; • Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries.

And we celebrate all of our successes together! • The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.

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? Apply, and let us decide!

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. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.