Team Lead Performance Marketing (all genders) I Search

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Remote eligibility (source wording): Candidate may choose fully remote work within Germany or optional office work in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf or Berlin. EnglishC1 required; German preferred only for Searchlead.. See the original requirements below for state, residency, timezone, work-authorization and gathering restrictions.

Your tasks – this is what awaits you in detail

• You lead our Search team and support the team’s growth through regular feedback and development conversations
• You translate our company goals and OKRs into clear team goals, defining the strategies and actions needed to reach them
• You drive the continuous development of our Search area. This includes campaign structure, bidding strategies, automation, and new trends like AI-driven developments and Search campaign innovations like AI Max
• You oversee our account setup across different storefronts and use tools like Search Ads 360 to manage this. You make sure our account and campaign structure stays scalable and efficient as we grow
• You initiate and lead cross-team projects, especially around automation and marketing technology. You coordinate everyone involved and act as the driving force behind these projects
• You build regular reports using common BI and analytics tools. You turn results into clear, actionable next steps
• You help build and improve processes around automation, scripts, and structured testing within the team

Your profile – this is what we expect from you

• You successfully completed a technical, scientific or economics degree
• You have experience in leadership as well as dealing with complex Search Ads accounts in an e-commerce setting
• You are up-to-date with the relevant online marketing tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Tableau, BigQuery…) and PPC advertising tools (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Search Ads 360), as you use them regularly
• You understand what scripts and automation can do for SEA processes, and know how to translate that potential into concrete actions for your team
• You are GenAI savvy (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude) and bring your own use cases to the table
• You have an excellent grasp of mathematical, analytical and technical subjects, complemented by the structured, reliable and independent way that you get work done
• You are fluent in English (C1) and German language skills are a plus

What we offer Create your own work-life balance: You have the flexibility to choose between working remotely (within Germany) or from one of our locations in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or in Berlin! Urban Sports Club and RSG Group Fitness Studios: Get top deals for fitness, swimming, yoga and more Mental Well-Being: We support you on your well-being journey with special offerings such as Instahelp, the digital platform for online psychological counseling Vacation & Sabbatical: Enjoy 30 days of vacation per year and the opportunity to take a sabbatical once you have been part of the team for a certain period!Option for Pluxee restaurant vouchers: Buy Pluxee vouchers through us and benefit from tax-advantaged meal allowances! ‘Deutschlandticket’: We subsidise your train season ticket for more mobility Employee Discount: You will receive a monthly coupon for Kaufland.de Free choice of operating system: MacOS, Windows or Ubuntu Linux, it’s up to you Boost your growth: Benefit from our online language learning programs, diverse in-house training, and our automated 360-degree feedback. We cover the costs for relevant conferences, training opportunities, and approved team workshops to strengthen personal interactions This is who we are: Our dynamic culture combines flat hierarchies, a start-up mentality, an international team of over 65 nationalities, and the strength of the Schwarz Group to provide you an agile and secure working environment We are team players: From day one, you will connect not only with your team but also with others through our digital onboarding journey, the buddy program, and regular team and company events, all-hands meetings, powerful mornings, and much more! Check out our Principles & our blog for even more insights into our company culture!