Lead SEA & Paid Social (m/f/x)

Work in Progress Nederland B.V.

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Berlin - Germany Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Your Responsibilities

  • Shape and execute our paid media strategy across Google/Bing Ads and key social platforms (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest), driving an omni-channel experience that connects our web shop, app, and physical stores. 

  • Stay ahead of digital trends, bringing fresh tools and approaches into paid media. 

  • Report results clearly, identify growth opportunities, and drive continuous improvement. 

  • Leverage data insights and automation to sharpen campaign strategy and execution. 

  • Work closely with creative teams to deliver localized, platform-tailored assets that connect with audiences. 

  • Plan and optimize prospecting and retargeting campaigns with a sharp focus on KPIs (ROAS, CTR, CPA, CPM). 

  • Lead a small in-house team and guide agency partners, building expertise and collaboration. 

  • Take ownership of campaigns end-to-end, embedding a culture of testing, learning, and optimization.

Your Profile

  • Several years of hands-on performance marketing experience, with a strong track record in paid social and paid search. 

  • Genuine connection to subcultures like electronic music, hip-hop, skateboarding, streetwear, or art; excellent English required (German a plus). 

  • Proven ability to manage large budgets across media platforms. 

  • Skilled in product feeds, automation and MMM tools, alongside advanced use of Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, Excel, and Google Analytics. 

  • Deep understanding of performance marketing metrics and optimization techniques, paired with a data-driven mindset. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, thriving in fast-moving, agile environments. 

  • Confident communicator with experience mentoring team members and leading cross-functional projects to completion. 

  • Passion for technology, testing, and innovation — with a collaborative approach across departments. 

About this role

Summary

Lead paid media strategy, manage campaigns, lead a team, optimize KPIs in performance marketing.

Job title

Lead SEA & Paid Social (m/f/x)

Experience level

several years

Industry

advertising

Location requirements

Berlin, Germany; remote work not explicitly allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Google AdsMeta Business ManagerExcelGoogle Analyticsbudget managementperformance metrics

Preferred skills

product feedsautomation toolsMMM toolscampaign optimizationmentoring

Specializations

performance marketingpaid socialpaid searchautomationanalytics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Berlin, Germany

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