[Hiring] Manager, Paid Search @Dept

Role Description

We are seeking a Manager of Retail Paid Search to join our team and be part of strategic initiatives for several enterprise retail accounts, focusing on search execution within Amazon. This is an individual-contributor role owning Amazon Sponsored Ads strategy and activation for enterprise clients; it has no direct reports today, with opportunities to coach junior practitioners as the team grows.

• Develop and execute paid search strategies that drive performance and growth.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with client objectives and deliver impactful results.
• Deliver reporting, insights, and projects in a timely manner and within budget plans supporting the team with flawless execution.
• Set a positive example and guide the growth of careers of junior team members.
• Report and optimize client marketing campaigns within the Amazon retail media network, specifically within the Amazon Sponsored Ecosystem.
• Build and execute large-scale campaigns and tests that deliver on our strategy for the client.
• Make recommendations on the alignment with Amazon and other retail media platforms.
• Create roadmaps and work closely with your team and other internal teams to drive success for our clients.
• Strive for strong communication and presentation skills and contribute to client presentations confidently.
• Support the expansion of our Retail Media practice within the Creative & Media team at DEPT within North America and globally.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ paid marketing / ecommerce experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ paid search experience.
• At least 2 years of experience building paid search campaigns within the Amazon platform.
• At least 2 years of experience with client-facing engagements with a consultative approach.
• Familiarity with Amazon Vendor/Seller Central is required.
• Proven track record of managing successful paid search campaigns for enterprise-level accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Must possess proactivity, creativity, and enthusiasm; demonstrating eagerness to learn and grow beyond knowledge of eCommerce advertising.
• Demonstrated consultative communication skills.

Requirements

• Develop & execute cutting-edge digital campaigns from conception to launch across platforms like Amazon (bonus if you have experience on Walmart and Target).
• Manage and oversee executions and optimizations of your sponsored campaigns.
• Develop, execute and oversee the appropriate account management monitoring and optimization techniques to drive performance toward client targets and budgets.
• Qualify ideas from team members and prioritize initiatives that will have the greatest impact on account performance.
• Own updates, monitoring, and communication of (daily/weekly) budget pacing and high-level campaign performance.
• Demonstrate and coach consistent time management skills, balancing workload independently and prioritizing based on impact & urgency.
• Grow a thorough understanding of retail search, constantly embodying a “forever student” mentality.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401K plan, plus matching.
• PTO.
• Paid Company Holidays.
• Parental Leave.