Search Account Director

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About dentsu

Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. As part of Dentsu Group Inc. we are headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and our 65,000 employee-base of dedicated professionals work across four regions (Japan, Americas, EMEA and APAC). Dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion sits at the heart of our Social Impact strategy – our fully integrated sustainability strategy which includes our ambition to build a fair and more equal society, where everyone is equipped to thrive.

We’re hiring a Paid Search Partner as part of our team based from our Manchester office.

Purpose of the Role

As a Paid Search Director your role will be to ensure that all Paid Search activity is executed using best in class implementation techniques. Your primary focus will be the improvement of existing accounts, particularly tier 1 and tier 2 clients, fostering strong relationships with suppliers and ultimately the development of our product.  

Success will be measured through meeting and exceeding client targets both in terms of results as well as maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Account quality will be measured through internal audit scores. You will also produce case studies to showcase your work and help the agency demonstrate excellence. 

Key Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled activation meetings for key clients.  

• Develop account hygiene working with the Paid Search management team to improve processes and ensure they are carried out at appropriate intervals.  

• Ensure internal accounts are audited regularly identifying areas for improvement for individuals, client accounts & the department.  

• Encourage teams to test and implement new product features measuring success through increased product adoption fed back from suppliers.  

• Develop your team(s) ensuring everyone has a clearly defined role with clear progression plans.  

• Providing feedback on errors to highlight individual, team and departmental weaknesses with the aim of providing solutions to make improvements with a target of zero revenue lost to errors.  

• Produce case studies in collaboration with the planning team for the purpose of building confidence in our product, new business pitches and winning awards.  

• Maintain appropriate supplier relationships to ensure that we get the best use out of them, gaining key support and access to new alphas and betas.  

Key Skills

•  Have excellent communication skills and the aptitude to build and maintain strong working relationships.  

• Ability to pre-empt issues and be pro-active in producing solutions.  

• A high degree of numeracy and literacy are essential.  

• Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines and excellent time / project management skills  

• Highly literate in MS excel, PowerPoint and Word.  

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail  

• Excellent presentation skills.  

• Passionate about the internet and technology, with a keen interest in the development of PPC as a channel, keeping track of new developments within the industry.  

What we offer

This is a permanent role. The team is based from our Manchester office on a hybrid working basis. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs which includes:

• Competitive Salary

• Company-provided Medical Healthcare

• Generous Pension provisions

• Health and Wellness benefits

• Volunteering days

• Life Assurance

• Working in diverse teams where you can make a real impact.

• Exciting and rewarding environment.

• Varied work across industries

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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