Head of Paid Search, AI Advertising

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Head of Paid Search & AI Advertising leading complex Paid Search strategies for international clients at an independent agency. Fully remote role with a focus on strategic ownership and collaboration in multilingual environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the strategic direction of complex Paid Search setups and international client accounts
  • Develop and evolve cross-channel Paid Search and full-funnel strategies
  • Lead and prioritize operational initiatives with a clear focus on impact, scalability, and sustainability
  • Establish and continuously improve a strong testing and learning culture within Paid Search – including clear hypotheses, structured testing, and systematic derivation of insights
  • Ensure that new ideas, formats, and platform features are continuously evaluated, tested, and refined
  • Provide strategic consulting at eye level – including close collaboration and sparring with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Take functional leadership of the entire international SEA / Paid Search team: methodologies, standards, quality, and development
  • Enable, mentor, and support team members in their day-to-day operational work
  • Lead pitches, client presentations, and internal knowledge-sharing formats

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of experience in Paid Search / SEA / Search Advertising
  • Strong strategic understanding of performance marketing, business objectives, and digital ecosystems
  • Experience with complex account structures, automation, and modern Paid Search setups
  • A passion for developing hypotheses, testing ideas, and continuously improving performance
  • Proven experience in strategic consulting and direct client interaction
  • Structured, self-driven working style – especially in a remote environment
  • Fluent (business-level) German and English skills are required

Benefits:

  • 100% remote work with flexible working hours
  • A high level of trust and ownership from day one
  • Short decision-making paths and direct collaboration with strategy, tech, and management
  • International client projects with high visibility and strategic impact
  • No micromanagement – we measure outcomes, not hours
  • A collaborative, highly skilled team with a hands-on mindset
  • Plenty of room for professional growth, knowledge sharing, and personal development