ROLE PURPOSE

Join our Starcom team and work on a globally recognised and loved travel client who are progressive and continuously evolving their paid media activity – There have been many campaigns that have led to winning Google Honours awards and so many other prestigious industry awards, such as the Mumbrella Travel Awards!

We're looking for a Search Manager to work on one of Starcom Australia’s largest paid search client.  This role is unique in that we're looking for someone who would be a part of our Starcom AU team, but would be based in New Zealand to allow for closer connection and collaboration in-person with our New Zealand based client.

As the Search Manager, you will be responsible for campaign management, optimisation and analysis and work closely with our internal team, as well as the client to build out future-focussed testing and optimisation roadmaps.

Paid search campaign management for the New Zealand market - working in-platform across SA360, Google and Microsoft Ads. Annual paid search media budgets of approximately $3M.

• You will have strong client servicing experience and provide client leadership on search strategy, partnerships and tech opportunities
• Develop and grow relationships with clients and client teams through paid search excellence Meet or surpass client performance targets
• Oversee the execution and optimisation of paid search programs and campaigns
• Support the Search Director in managing client WIP and reporting meetings to discuss upcoming initiatives and provide analysis & insights that go beyond just the numbers, alongside key actions

IDEAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in managing multimillion-dollar budgets for paid search campaigns
• Strong project management skills with the ability to concurrently manage a team and individual task list
• Strong experience across SA360, Google Ads & Bing Ads + GA360/GA4
• Demonstrated ability to articulate media strategy into performance media solutions and responsibility for reaching performance targets

What we’ll offer you:

Be a part of one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:

• Taking time out – enjoy your Birthday off, additional 5 days leave after 2 years’ service, inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Flexible Public Holidays, Gender Affirmation and Parental leave.
• Work Your World – our program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Diversity and Inclusion – we care about people showing up as their authentic self. Get involved in one of our Employee Resource Groups to contribute beyond your day to day.
• Wholeself – free access to Sonder, flu vaccinations and regular seminars and events helping your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Grow & develop – enjoy extensive L&D opportunities through our online learning platform, Marcel, a Next Gen board, regular internal sessions, Buddy Up (our mentor program), paid study days and access to the MFA and ACA for industry learnings.
• Celebrate – we’re big on celebrating and shouting out about great work. We’ve got informal and regular formal awards, anniversary celebrations and referral bonuses.
• Work, your way – our Publicis Liberté flexible working approach means we value your contribution, not where you’re based.

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. 

Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way. 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.