Director, Paid Search (Retail)

TL;DR

Director, Paid Search (Retail): Leading Paid Search strategy for high-stakes retail brands, ensuring performance aligns with P&L and business goals with an accent on strategic advisory and hands-on execution across marketing, creativity, data, and technology disciplines. Focus on driving sustained performance growth through strategic roadmaps, testing frameworks, and innovation.

Location: Hybrid working with 40% of time in the office based in London, UK, on a schedule that suits you. Flexible working hours and ability to work remotely internationally.

Company

hirify.global is a leading European marketing and technology agency that helps brands and retailers grow through strategic advisory and hands-on execution across marketing, creativity, data, and technology disciplines.

What you will do

• Lead Paid Search strategy for 4–5 high-stakes retail brands, ensuring performance aligns with P&L and business goals.
• Develop Paid Search offering with the Head of Paid Search by testing new features and betas, and lead commercial discussions on scope, pricing, and growth opportunities.
• Translate strategy into clear targets and action plans.
• Build senior client partnerships focused on long-term growth and innovation.
• Work with the Head of Paid Search to define frameworks, playbooks, and QA processes.
• Mentor Specialists and Senior Specialists, and raising delivery standards, with potential to grow into a Paid Search Team Lead role.

Requirements

• 8–11 years of Paid Search experience from agency or in-house environments, with strong exposure to eCommerce and retail.
• Proven experience leading complex, high-budget accounts and senior client relationships.
• Advanced expertise across platforms such as Google Ads and SA360, with the ability to translate technical setups into commercial impact.
• A track record of driving sustained performance growth through strategic roadmaps, testing frameworks, and innovation.
• Strong commercial judgement, including experience managing scope, priorities, and client expectations.
• A hands-on mindset and the credibility to guide teams while remaining close to execution.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with 40% of time in the office based on a schedule that suits you.
• Flexible working hours and ability to work remotely internationally.
• Between £1,000 annual professional development budget based on your seniority.
• 25 days annual leave + your birthday off + 2 MIND mental health days + 1 volunteering day + tenure based additional leave.
• Parental leave policy with up to 6 months at full pay as a primary carer.
• Summer Fridays with early finishes in June, July & August.