Director Paid Search (Human)

WPP stands for creative transformation. With the power of creativity, we shape a better future for our employees, our customers, our communities, and our planet. This is exactly where WPP Media comes in: As WPP's global media network, we combine the best platforms, talent, and partners to create new opportunities for boundless growth in a connected media world.

What we offer you:

• Work-Life Balance: Thanks to flexible working hours with a focus on personal interaction in the office and complementary remote work, your job adapts to your life. You can flexibly compensate for overtime.
• Vacation mode on: You receive 30 vacation days plus a flexible day – additionally, December 24th and 31st are off.
• Wellbeing first: Health benefits, attractive pension plans, and Mental Health Awareness Days put your health center stage.
• Practice makes perfect: Develop yourself with our diverse further training opportunities and use our internal career programs for your development within the WPP network.
• More than just a job: Unforgettable events, employee discounts, and other highlights like the Job Ticket, Wellhub, or the Job Bike await you.
• Be yourself: Everyone is welcome here – diversity and equal opportunities are important to us.

What you will achieve:

As Director Paid Search (Human) you will take on the strategic and technical leadership of our paid and organic activities and continuously develop both your teams and our client portfolios. You will combine strategic expertise, leadership, and commercial thinking, ensuring that Holistic Search sustainably contributes to the business success of our clients.

In addition, you will take on the following tasks:

• Leadership & People Development: You will lead and develop your search teams, assist with capacity and resource planning, and support recruitment processes. Through coaching, feedback, and targeted development measures, you will foster the professional and personal development of your employees.
• Strategic Paid Search: You will develop advanced search strategies for your client portfolios and ensure their clear alignment with business goals, KPIs, and the respective industry environment. At the same time, you will identify trends, new products, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Client & Partner Relationships: You will build strong and long-term relationships with key clients and partners and take over strategic communication with relevant stakeholders. You will gain a deep understanding of your clients' business requirements and derive suitable solutions from them.
• Operational Excellence & Innovation: You will be responsible for the operational quality of our search activities – from data integrity and financial accuracy to end-to-end campaign management. At the same time, you will develop best practices, learning agendas, and test plans, driving continuous innovation.
• Thought Leadership & Change: You will develop thought leadership content and case studies, thereby strengthening the role of a holistic search approach within the media community. Furthermore, you will guide your team through change processes and participate in agency-wide initiatives to improve processes and quality standards.
• Commercial Acumen: You will ensure that our services are delivered in accordance with client requirements, service level agreements, and contractual agreements. In doing so, you will develop efficient working methods that maximize customer benefit while minimizing operational effort.

What makes you stand out:

• You have successfully completed a degree in business administration, business informatics, marketing, or a comparable qualification and have several years of experience in online marketing or SEA/ SEO/ Paid Search.
• You possess sound strategic and operational knowledge in Paid Search and can holistically manage and further develop complex client portfolios.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in leading and developing teams and have a proven ability to inspire, develop, and align employees towards common goals.
• You have strong analytical, conceptual, and commercial skills and can reliably derive strategic decisions from data, client requirements, and business objectives.
• You are a strong communicator, convince clients and partners, and can present complex issues and strategic recommendations clearly and confidently.
• You work in a structured, solution-oriented, and independent manner, enjoy innovation and continuous improvement, and are fluent in German and English.

Furthermore, you are: #solution-oriented #committed #focused #analytical #strategic #communicative

If you find this job exciting, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification listed above.

Working at WPP Media:

As WPP Media, we are shaping the future of media and consistently invest in our employees. Every colleague enjoys the benefits of WPP Media's and WPP's global network to develop further and learn at the forefront of marketing and advertising. We live diversity and cohesion through numerous Employee Resource Groups and regular internal events – for exchange, inspiration, and celebrating our successes together.
 
WPP Media is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We consider all applicants for all positions without discrimination. Our goal is a culture of respect and belonging, where everyone has the same opportunities to contribute and grow professionally.

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