Paid Search/Discovery Director, Auckland

BrightSpark Recruitment

Paid Search/Discovery Director

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Auckland


Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

A leading Media Agency with an enviable client list.  They offer an exceptional working environment and the chance to work with some of the best in the business.


ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Paid Search/Discovery Director you will play a key role in leading and elevating best-in-class Search solutions, while helping evolve this agency's approach; as the way people discover, evaluate and choose brands continues to change.


Working closely with the leadership team, this role connects Paid Search with the wider Discovery landscape, including SEO, GEO/AEO, AI Search, Social Search and emerging platforms and experiences.  This role brings together targeting, data, measurement, testing and customer experience to help clients navigate an increasingly connected Search and Discovery journey.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will support the leadership and evolution of this company’s Discovery product offering; championing its value across the agency and with their clients.  You’ll assist to drive the adoption of AI-led Search approaches, while helping shape how they belnd Paid Search and SEO into a cohesive and modern Search strategy.  In addition, you will contribute to their thought leadership within Discovery, and support new business growth through product storytelling, case studies and pitching.


ABOUT YOU:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader, able to build trusted client relationships and consistently deliver high-quality investment outcomes.  In addition you will need:

  • Advanced Goole Ads + Microsoft Ads expertise (social search platform experience is desirable)
  • A strong understanding of SEO & GEO concepts
  • Excellent reporting and analytics skills (GA4 basics)
  • Strong performance analysis and insight storytelling (clear recommendations, not just reporting)
  • Experience running structured test-and-learn/experimentation frameworks


WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Join a respected agency that works with some of NZ’s best brands
  • Work on groundbreaking campaigns and utilise the latest technologies
  • Work with passionate and committed specialists who love what they do
  • Work life balance, awesome office space and competitive salary package


Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply online today!


Desired Hard Skills

  • SEO
  • Performance Analysis
  • Google Ads
  • Microsoft Ads
  • Reporting and Analytics

Desired Soft Skills

  • Client Relationship Building
  • Insight Storytelling
  • Leadership

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🎂 Birthdays Off
  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • ❤ Care and Appreciation
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🏋 Gym Membership
  • 🧠 Mental Health Workshops
  • 💪 Physical Health Workshops
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
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  • 🌏 Sustainability Policy

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