Paid Search Associate Director

• Lead a team of over 10+ Paid Search specialists and managers based in Dubai, UK, US and China and other locations as needed.
• Own the client relationship end-to-end to cultivate a strong partnership to achieve business results as a team.
• Lead quarterly business reviews and strategy meetings to report and plan globally.
• Provide strategic thought leadership across paid search to ensure the account is leveraging the most advanced tech capabilities and testing new opportunities that make sense given business objectives.
• Develop and deploy relevant testing strategies and provide inspiration to the team to inject greater automation and use of AI.
• Ensure best practices and processes are adhered to as per agency and client defined standards.
• Own key platform partnerships to drive results for the client and ensure we are at the peak of Paid Search advancements at all times.
• Train team members where needed to keep a high standard of technical and operational excellence and provide ongoing hands-on technical guidance to the team as needed.
• Manage projects and deadlines across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Drive personal development for your direct reports and set career paths and plans for all.
• Ensure all client KPIs and annual targets are met.

• At-least 5+ years of Paid Search agency experience managing global accounts.
• Ecommerce experience is a must, travel experience is a bonus.
• Managed a large team of 10+ people.
• Google Ads and Microsoft Ads is a must, Yandex, Naver, Baidu and other local platforms are an advantage.
• Must be an expert in Search Ads 360.
• Have a solid understanding of Paid Search measurement within GA4.
• Good storytelling and data visualization skills.
• Ability to interpret large datasets into actionable insights.
• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced, everchanging environment.
• Able to solve problems quickly and communicate solutions effectively.
• Attention to detail and takes pride in providing a high level of service to clients

• Competitive financial package
• Family medical insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Internal mobility and regional exposure across MENA
• Diverse, multicultural & collaborative team spirit
• Global experience with one of the most sought after brands in the world

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