Job Description:
Account Manager - Paid Search
Job Level: L30 | Function: Paid Search / SEM
Experience 4-6 years of SEM / Paid Search experience
Role purpose
Own paid search accounts end to end, ensuring campaigns meet client goals through disciplined
execution, budget control, optimization and insight-led reporting.
Company Description
Dentsu Media is the largest area of specialism within the dentsu network. It is brought to markets globally through three
award-winning agency brands: Carat, iProspect and dentsu X. All three are underpinned by a scaled network offering of
talent, capabilities and services to support, grow and transform the world's leading advertisers. Operating across more than
145 countries, dentsu Media is trusted by leading brands across a broad range of sectors. Dentsu leverages technology,
creativity and in-depth data analytics to drive superior results that amplify its clients' brands.
Key Responsibilities
Manage paid search accounts and campaigns end to end, from setup and launch through optimization, reporting and
billing.
Own campaign budgets and pacing; proactively flag risks, recommend corrective actions and ensure efficient spend
delivery.
Apply advanced bid, budget, keyword, audience and creative optimizations to achieve client KPIs such as CPC,
conversions and impression share (SOV).
Conduct regular account audits and health checks and translate findings into prioritized action plans.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports with clear insights, performance narratives and recommendations.
Prepare QBR materials and present performance updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Manage billing and insertion order (IO) setup accurately and within timelines.
Coordinate effectively with internal teams, clients and offshore/onshore stakeholders.
Create and improve templates, SOPs and project documentation; guide junior team members on campaign processes and
quality.
Qualifications & Skills
Any bachelor's degree.
Strong hands-on expertise in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, ad editors and Google Analytics.
Proven experience managing sizable accounts, international brands and meaningful media budgets.
Strong understanding of campaign measurement, optimization, reporting and performance troubleshooting.
Advanced Excel, analytical and statistical skills.
Confident presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
Experience handling offshore clients is preferred.
What Success Looks Like
Consistent KPI delivery, proactive account ownership, actionable insights and trusted day-to-day stakeholder management.
Location:
DGS India - Chennai - Anna Nagar Tyche TowersBrand:
ParagonTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- 4-6 years of SEM or paid search experience
- Hands-on expertise with Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, ad editors, and Google Analytics
- Experience managing sizable accounts, international brands, and meaningful media budgets
- Strong understanding of campaign measurement, optimization, reporting, and performance troubleshooting
- Advanced Excel, analytical, and statistical skills
- Confident presentation and stakeholder-management skills
- Experience handling offshore clients
dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about dentsu and has not been reviewed or approved by dentsu.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
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