[Remote] Account Lead, Retail Paid Search

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DEPT® is a Growth Invention company that helps ambitious brands grow faster at the intersection of technology and marketing. The Account Lead, Retail Paid Search is responsible for managing paid search performance, client relationships, and project management, while developing and executing strategies to meet client goals.ResponsibilitiesMaintaining an advanced understanding of primary paid media channels and how they fit within the funnel – to include Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, etcDriving account strategy geared towards achieving or exceeding client efficiency and growth goalsDeveloping and executing the appropriate account management monitoring and optimization techniques to drive performance toward client targets and budgetsQuantifying and prioritizing initiatives that will have the greatest impact on account performanceDriving the creation of client roadmaps, testing plans, reports/dashboards, and QBRs/FBRs to meet client needsManaging the performance of designated client portfolio to client performance goals and practicing good stewardship of client budgetsWriting, reviewing and ensuring that agendas meet client needs for status calls and adhere to all important and upcoming management updatesEffectively leading client calls, speaking to completed projects, performance, and planned initiatives/long-term optimization strategyEnsuring all account management efforts go through a QA process and are executed/delivered error-freeOwning the relationship between DEPT® and dedicated platform reps (i.e. Google). Working with reps to identify and vet new opportunities while maintaining platform best practices, etcOwning the paid media strategic roadmap on all accounts and supporting the Account Lead to help in coordinating initiatives with growth teams for the holistic client roadmapManage at least one direct report, working closely to develop this team member's skills while efficiently helping to move the accounts forwardSkillsMinimum of 5 years of experience in paid search advertising, with a focus on retail media networksMinimum of 3 years of experience in client facing rolesProven track record of managing successful paid search campaigns for enterprise-level accounts and comfortable with topics such as budgeting, bidding, and testing methodologyProven prior work experience presenting findings and making recommendations for account optimizations to internal or external clientsProficiency in paid search tools and technologies, including Google Ads, Bing Ads, and analytics platformsProven track record managing full-funnel paid media campaigns, including awareness, consideration, and conversion-stage tacticsStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insightsExperience leading and managing a team, with a focus on mentorship and professional developmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teamsAbility to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environmentAbility to develop and implement strategic paid search plans that align with client objectives and drive business growthStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions and client needsWhile DEPT® is a remote-first company, this role requires candidates to be located in either the Mountain or Pacific time zonesYou are an energetic and creative marketing enthusiast; eager to roll up your sleeves and be hands on, learn, and grow in the marketing spaceYou are entrepreneurial spirited and a self-starter; able to work both independently and in a team environmentBenefitsHealthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage401K plan, plus matchingPTOPaid Company HolidaysParental LeaveCompany OverviewDEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, DEU, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://xavamedia.com/de/.