Head of Paid Search, AI Advertising

hurra.com™

Head of Paid Search & AI Advertising managing international accounts for a digital performance agency. Developing strategies with high responsibility and collaborative impact in a remote environment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Paid Search and Search Advertising, with a strong focus on developing data-driven strategies and optimizing complex account structures. Capable of fostering a testing culture and providing strategic insights to clients and stakeholders.

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Paid Search ExpertisePerformance Marketing StrategySmart BiddingAnalytical MindsetClient Consulting

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Hard Skills

Paid SearchSearch AdvertisingData-Driven StrategyComplex Account StructuresAutomationPerformance MaxTesting and ExperimentationHypothesis DevelopmentStructured TestingDigital Growth Levers

Soft Skills

Confident PresenceIndependent WorkingCoaching and DevelopmentStrategic SparringCommunication

Industry Keywords

SEACross-Channel StrategyTesting CultureClient PresentationsProfessional Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You lead our Paid Search area from a subject-matter perspective and take responsibility for complex, international client accounts
You develop modern Paid Search and full-funnel strategies — data-driven, cross-channel and focused on sustainable growth
You translate strategic objectives into clear priorities for operational execution and ensure resources are deployed where they will have the greatest impact
You foster a strong testing and learning culture: formulating hypotheses, running experiments, capturing clear learnings and producing concrete recommendations for action
You evaluate new platform features, formats, automation and AI capabilities and convert them into scalable standards for the team and clients
You advise clients and internal stakeholders as an equal partner — acting as a strategic sparring partner for performance, growth and development
You establish professional standards for methods, quality, account structures and strategic approaches in Paid Search
You coach and develop colleagues professionally and support the team in day-to-day operations
You bring our Paid Search expertise to pitches, client presentations and internal knowledge-sharing sessions in a high-impact way

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Paid Search, SEA or Search Advertising
Strategic understanding of performance marketing, business objectives, data and digital growth levers
Experience with complex account structures, automation, Smart Bidding, Performance Max and modern search setups
Analytical mindset: you identify patterns, set clear priorities and derive concrete recommendations for action
Testing mindset: you develop hypotheses, run structured tests and systematically improve accounts
Confident presence in client consulting, strategic sparring and presentations
Structured, independent way of working
Business-fluent German (C2); English skills are an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work with flexible working hours
Responsibility and trust from day one
Short communication channels, fast decision-making and direct collaboration with strategy, tech and management
International client projects with high visibility and strategic impact
No micromanagement — quality, impact and reliability are what matter
An experienced, collegial team with strong expertise that works pragmatically
Space to develop professionally, share knowledge and advance your own initiatives
Great perks such as a company bike or EGYM Wellpass