Senior Search Manager (SEM/Paid Search)

Job Description: dentsu Media | Auckland | Permanent | Full time | R1096161

• Be a force for good. Work with iconic brands and make a positive impact to society in Aotearoa.
• Best the best you. We want you to be your best so at dentsu we have additional wellness benefits, volunteering days, and leave for employees who do the mahi.
• Innovate to impact. Join a high performing, award-winning media team in our newly renovated Auckland office.

About us dentsu Aotearoa is a uniquely kiwi business raised in New Zealand and born in Japan. We’re an award-winning, world-class agency that prides itself on creating experiences that impact society and challenge the way we think. We are more than an advertising agency. We are positioned at the forefront of innovation. We understand our purpose in society is to create meaningful impact through technology and data, and to craft human experiences through our dentsu Creative, dentsu Media and Merkle brands. At dentsu Aotearoa we are approximately 250 strong across Auckland and Wellington. We are part of a global network of over 70,000 craft experts across 145 countries, with our global dentsu Group HQ in Tokyo, Japan. When you join us, you are becoming part of one team. One team with diverse talents and a shared ambition to innovate the way brands are built. One team that collaborates across disciplines and boundaries. One team that wants to innovate with a purpose. What your role and typical day might look like Key to this role is managing SEM campaigns from concept through to their launch, and their ongoing optimisation. The successful candidate will possess strong numeracy skills, and excellent attention to detail. They will also collaborate with the wider SEM & Account Service teams and have excellent communication skills. Responsibilities could include:

• Utilising your strong knowledge of paid search, e commerce, managing Google Search campaigns (Including Google Shopping) to support client projects
• Manage and drive search projects end to end, from conception to completion
• Presenting and articulating search opportunities, strategies and solutions to clients
• Delivers timely optimisations, manages pacing and delivers meaningful campaign insights to clients
• Proactively reviews and manages client data to ensure optimal performance on all campaigns
• Provides overall support for Search Directors and wider team members

A bit about you:

• Ideally between 4 - 5 years’ experience in a Paid Search or similar PPC/SEM role
• Experience working within a Media Agency or similar environment
• A good understanding of Google suite of products, namely Google Ads, SA360 and Google Analytics
• Excellent presentation and strong client relationship management skills, able to lead and communicate/present ideas to a wide range of audiences

Be a champion of meaningful progress. At dentsu Aotearoa we are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. It enables our employees to bring the best version of themselves to work, which in turn fosters innovation, and generates better outcomes for our people, partners, and communities. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures to apply. If you want to contribute towards how we represent ourselves, you can join one of our communities/committees that drive awareness and inclusion at dentsu Aotearoa. Next Steps.
Let’s connect! Apply via our dentsu careers page to share your interest with your CV and cover letter (optional). Please note, we are only able to consider applicants who possess (or are in process of) working rights for New Zealand Location: Auckland Brand: Dentsu Media Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent