About Dentsu India:

Dentsu international comprises of six leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, dentsuMB and Merkle Sokrati, each supported by its specialist divisions and scaled services. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 66,000 dedicated specialists.

Part of dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients every day to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, CXM (Customer Experience Management) and Creative, Dentsu India is the 2nd biggest Advertising agency network in India while the dentsu international is the 5th largest in the world.

In good times and bad, we partner with brands to achieve meaningful progress as we are a force for good & for meaningful growth. Our teams of optimists, entrepreneurs and first-movers coalesce around the needs of our clients, unlocking unique possibilities for sustainable value and lasting change.

Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency. For over 30 years, Fortune 1,000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with us to build and maximize the value of their customer portfolios. We work with world-class brands like Dell, T-Mobile, Samsung, GEICO, Regions, Kimberly-Clark, AARP, Lilly, Sanofi, NBC Universal, DIRECTV, American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, and many others to build and execute customer-centric business strategies. With more than 9,000 smart, dedicated people in more than 50 offices around the world, we are still growing at a rate that outpaces the market, with 2018 net revenue of $846million.

Learn more at:

https://www.dentsu.com/

https://www.dentsu.com/careers

https://www.merkle.com

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Google Ads Senior Strategy Manager to lead our strategic efforts and drive outstanding performance for our clients. As a Senior Strategy Manager, you will take ownership of client performance and returns on ad spends while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize results and revenue growth. You will be responsible for driving adoption of Google Initiatives, sharing valuable business insights with clients, and cross-selling Merkle Sokrati tools, solutions, and Google Ads campaigns. Additionally, you will publish case studies, negotiate targets, and lead client engagement to ensure the highest level of service and expertise in Google Ads.

Responsibilities:

• Own client performance and ROI, delivering exceptional results.
• Drive adoption of Google's latest initiatives and best practices for maximum campaign effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve quarterly revenue targets.
• Proactively share valuable business insights with clients.
• Cross-sell Merkle Sokrati tools, solutions, and services to existing clients.
• Publish case studies showcasing service quality and negotiate monthly targets.
• Identify quarterly themes a
• nd gain client alignment.
• Work closely with the engagement team, providing insights on relevant services and client concerns.
• Demonstrate capability leadership and drive thought leadership in the business line.
• Collaborate for smooth client onboarding and exceptional service, becoming the key point of contact.
• Proactively share channel insights with clients, including new features and products.
• Develop comprehensive monthly and quarterly plans for each client.
• Define bandwidth allocation for clients and maintain a robust team structure.
• Resolve client escalations and provide detailed solutions.
• Engage with clients regularly, track KPIs, and take appropriate actions based on performance.
• Prepare and deliver monthly or quarterly business review presentations.
• Monitor revenue growth and devise improvement strategies.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions with channel partners and manage relationships for optimal results.
• Ensure a high Quarterly Client Satisfaction Index (CSI) rating and conduct root cause analysis for lower scores.
• Conduct a comprehensive account audit once every quarter and realign campaigns with client objectives.
• Participate in business development pitches and contribute as a channel expert.
• Communicate progression paths and create Performance Development Plans for team members.
• Act as a neutral party for conflict resolution, always prioritizing client and organization benefit.

• 6-8 years of business operations management experience.
• 2+ years of people management experience (must-have).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven track record of successfully managing Google Ads campaigns and achieving exceptional results.
• Strong understanding of the Google Ads platform, best practices, and industry trends.
• Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Experience in cross-selling, client relationship management, and team management.
• Demonstrated capability and thought leadership in the digital marketing space.
• Previous experience in Partner Management and unlocking new revenue opportunities.
• experience of managing a team size of more than 10 people.

Apply only if:

- You are ready to relocate to Pune. 
- You have 4-6 years of relevant experience in Paid Google Ads.