Search Manager

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Gurugram, Haryana, IND
Hybrid
Senior level
Agency • Marketing Tech • Consulting • Design
The Role
Manage paid search strategy and execution for APAC clients, lead SEM account teams, oversee performance against KPIs, and maintain best practices. Responsibilities include client relationship management, account audits, testing frameworks, automation evaluation, vendor collaboration, new business support, and developing junior staff. The role requires agency paid search experience, strong analytical and communication skills, team management ability, and proficiency with major search advertising platforms.
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About Us

We are a leading performance marketing agency with a mobile-first legacy and a strong track record for delivering data-driven, ROI-focused solutions. Operating across continents, we pride ourselves on blending media strategy with creative excellence to drive impactful results for our clients.
Responsibilities

  • Support search engine marketing activities for all APAC clients

  • Work with Associate Director to develop and oversee the implementation of SEM strategy across APAC clients.

  • Lead paid search team members in daily account management and implementation, tracking performance against goals.

  • Working collaboratively with client services team to manage client relationships related to paid search campaigns, team, and performance.

  • Ensure adoption of best practices around SEM and efficient work processes are maintained by the team.

  • Work with search vendors to keep abreast on all SEM related developments and test opportunities.

  • Work on SEM account audits and build testing frameworks.

  • Audit and test various automation tools and scripts to improve SEM performance for team efficiencies.

  • Work with Director and AD on new business development for clients looking for search strategy and expertise.

  • Training and giving direction to junior staff, managing their workload, and providing support where needed.

  • Managing and developing direct reports

  • Requirements·

  • 5+ years experience in Paid Search Marketing within an agency.

  • Knowledge of: Google SEM, Google SA360, Google Ads Editor and Bing Ads

  • Knowledge of Apple Search Ads, Google Shopping and Google Ads script would be a bonus

  • Experiencing managing a team of junior members and promoting their growth

  • Knowledge of reporting tools; hands on experience with MS Office a must, Experience with data visualization platforms such as Datorama a plus

  • Highly numerate and an ability to analyze results and derive insights from data.

  • Good communication (both written and verbal) and people skills.

  • Ability to build strong relationships with media partners, internal teams, and clients.

  • A desire to work in fast-paced, quickly changing, technology-focused industry.

  • Proven track record delivering on clients’ KPIs.

  • Self- starter, committed to achieving results.

  • Ability to problem solve and proactively seek solutions that improve team efficiency.

  • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast- paced environment.

M+C Saatchi Performance as part of M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.
All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of paid search marketing experience within an agency
  • Knowledge of Google SEM
  • Knowledge of Google SA360
  • Knowledge of Google Ads Editor
  • Knowledge of Bing Ads
  • Experience managing junior team members and supporting their professional growth
  • Knowledge of reporting tools
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to analyze results and derive insights from data
  • Strong written and verbal communication and people skills
  • Ability to build relationships with media partners, internal teams, and clients
  • Proven track record delivering against client KPIs
  • Ability to problem solve and proactively improve team efficiency
  • Exceptional attention to detail, multitasking, and deadline management
  • Knowledge of Apple Search Ads
  • Knowledge of Google Shopping
  • Knowledge of Google Ads Scripts
  • Experience with data visualization platforms such as Datorama
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The Company
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

M+C Saatchi Group is a global creative solutions company and independent creative network. It combines creativity, data, technology, specialist expertise and strategic consulting to help clients build famous brands, address complex business challenges and tackle societal issues. Its capabilities span marketing and communications, experience and technology, consulting, media and sponsorship, social issues, sport and entertainment marketing, and talent management.

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