We Love X GmbH is looking for a strategic and people-focused SEA Team Lead (m/f/d) to lead our small team of SEA Managers. This role combines hands-on campaign management with leadership responsibilities to deliver outstanding PPC results within our driven, founder-led culture.
What You'll Do
- Lead, coach, and inspire a small team of SEA Managers through clear feedback and development plans.
- Own and manage your own SEA accounts, ensuring world-class execution and measurable performance.
- Prioritize, delegate, and empower your team, setting clear ownership and accountability.
- Oversee and optimize day-to-day performance of Google and Bing campaigns, driving continuous improvement.
- Enhance and streamline workflows, templates, and processes for scalable, efficient SEA operations.
- Track, analyze, and report campaign results using SEMrush, Qlik Sense, and Excel/Sheets.
- Act fast on performance issues, ensuring campaign stability and ongoing results.
- Experiment and innovate, testing new strategies, formats, and channels to improve ROI.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Vertical Managers and key business stakeholders to align paid search with company goals.
- Stay ahead of the curve by bringing the latest trends, tools, and best practices in digital advertising to the team.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in digital performance marketing, with deep expertise in SEA campaign management and scaling for ROI.
- Solid leadership experience, guiding small teams with an emphasis on accountability, autonomy, and growth.
- Analytical mindset with hands-on experience to uncover insights and opportunities.
- Data-driven decision-making paired with strong executional skills.
- Collaborative communicator who builds strong relationships with Vertical Managers and other stakeholders.
- Fluent in German and English, able to align, influence, and challenge constructively.
- Proactive, curious, and results-focused.
- Creative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
- Feedback-friendly and committed to maintaining high standards across your team.
Technical Stack
- Analytics & Tracking: SEMrush, Qlik Sense, Excel/Sheets
- Campaign Platforms: Google Ads, Bing Ads
Team & Environment
You will lead a small team of SEA Managers, collaborating closely with Vertical Managers and stakeholders. We operate in a culture of curiosity, growth, and accountability, driven by a bootstrapped and independent structure that allows for quick adaptation.
