International Paid Search Planner

Operating Company

MediaCom

Job Title

Search Planner

Department / Team

Search & Biddable Department, EMEA

Reporting To

Account Manager

Location

London, 26 Red Lion Square

About MediaCom

Welcome innovators, initiative takers and instigators.

We are 8,500 of the world’s leading media communications specialists, in 125 offices, across 100 countries.

We have a global client roster that’s the envy of our peers. Adidas, Coca-Cola, Mars, P&G, PSA, Richemont, Shell and Sony to name but a few.

We help brands unlock growth through media. We do this using our Systems Thinking approach to data, technology and creativity and design communication strategies that build brands and generate sales. We’re part of WPP, the world's largest marketing communications services group, which gives us access to the richest data sets and most robust benchmarks in the business.

All this has helped us become the first network to hold the big six Media Network of the Year titles concurrently.

But the real secret to our success is simple (and not really a secret). It’s our People First, Better Results philosophy.

We know that when we invest in our people, we’ll deliver better results not only for them, but also for our clients.

We also know that talent comes in all shapes, sizes, genders and ethnicities. That’s why our agencies are open environments that celebrate difference.

Do you want to work with smart, creative, enthusiastic people? So do we.

Welcome to MediaCom

The team & the role

We are the MediaCom International Search & Biddable team, consisting of approx. 60 people, working on a mix of blue chip clients including: Shell, Brand USA, GSK, adidas, Sony & Bose.

We are looking for the new Planner to come and join the Paid Search team based in London.

Key highlights of this role, the team and the client:

1. It sits within a great team; with team members from international backgrounds currently servicing adidas & Reebok
2. It’s a role within the retail vertical, with an EMEA remit, offering the opportunity to work on one of the leading sports brands
3. It’s data-driven and analytical role for someone who loves analysing data and working with large data sets.
4. It has ample scope to be proactive, because we love entrepreneurial people who bring us their own ideas and show us their passion for Paid Search
5. You will be constantly learning, and developing your knowledge in the Paid Search vertical.
6. It’s busy but it’s a lot of fun too; we work hard, but are a close team, and enjoy the occasional jolly.

The candidate

Essential:

• Passion for Paid Search demonstrated by proven track record of driving performance and enabling innovation to help increase revenue
• Numerate, analytical, administratively competent, with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge in building Dashboard solutions for the client
• In depth knowledge of 3rd party bid technologies
• Ability to keep abreast of industry knowledge, and adapt to a revenue driving strategy

Desirable

• Experience with working on bid management solutions
• Previous experience in practicing Search for both branding & revenue driving clients
• Fluency in a European language
• Experience working with clients with large budgets

In return, MediaCom will offer the candidate the opportunity to:

• Be in a fantastic working environment – our work/life balance is important to us
• Work on a well-established award winning account, and gain exposure working on multiple Ecommerce channels.
• Build a career here – we are long-term focused and reward great performance
• Training opportunities – we encourage continuous learning