SEM Team Lead

SEM Team Lead - (Hybrid)
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We are building a world-class Search Engine Marketing organization and are seeking a highly dedicated, analytically-driven, and meticulous
SEM Team Lead
to join one of the most efficient SEM teams in Europe. We are among the top Google and Microsoft Bing customers by spend globally, working in a collaborative, agile environment composed of SEM Specialists, Analysts, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers.

This pivotal leadership role is responsible for the strategic ownership and operational governance of specific, high-impact business area.

We are looking for a professional with a strong ownership mindset who thrives on complexity, demands operational excellence, and uses exceptional analytical qualifications to translate strategic objectives into reliable, structured execution. You will guide the execution team while maintaining the highest standard of data integrity and performance rigor within your assigned area.

This role focuses on performance ownership, process management, and team development for a defined scope, reporting directly to SEM Performance & Operations Lead.

Why eDreams ODIGEO
Join the world's leading travel subscription platform.

2 1 million customers – 44 markets – 5 brands – over 7.7 million Prime members since launching in 2017.

More than 100 million searches per day - Up to 6 billion daily AI predictions

Over 1,700 employees – More than 60 different nationalities from all continents – 99% permanent contracts -

We're the world's leading travel subscription platform. We pioneered Prime, the first and largest travel subscription programme, which has topped over 7.7 million members since launching in 2017. Prime members are subscribed to global travel, gaining access to a comprehensive multi-product offering for all their travel needs—including hotels, rail, flights, dynamic packages and car rental, among others— compounded by industry-leading flexibility features and exclusive, member-only benefits. This entire Prime experience is powered by a proprietary, industry-leading AI platform that delivers a smarter, hyper-personalised service and comprehensive travel experience globally to its members.

What you will do:
The Role's Key Responsibilities and Tasks

As an eDOer, you will have clear objectives, great challenges and a clear overview of how your work contributes to the global company project and its customers. As a
SEM Team Lead
, y you drive performance and process integrity within your defined area of accountability:

• Strategic Performance Ownership: Own the P&L performance, budget, and contribute to the strategic direction for your specific assigned business scope and its contribution to the overall PPC Program. You are fully accountable for monitoring performance and challenging deviations.
• Operational Execution & Process: Lead the application of operational processes for your area, including detailed Bid Management Actions, Target Adjustments, and Campaign Optimizations.
• Analytical Drive & Detail: Drive performance maximization up to most granular sub-scopes by translating high-level guidance into detailed actions. Use deep analytical skills to identify new opportunities and need for optimization.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop team members assigned to your scope, establishing efficient team ceremonies and communication flows.
• Innovation & Excellence: Proactively identify structural needs and automation potential. Ensure the highest level of Ads Excellence and overall operational quality within your assigned area.
• Strategic Alignment: Actively collaborate with the broader leadership team to ensure execution and operational standards remain consistent and aligned with overall program objectives.

What can you expect:

• Significant Business Impact: Direct accountability for the strategy and operational integrity of a major, defined business area, enabling you to drive substantial, high-visibility business impact.
• Highly Professional Peer Group: Work alongside a team of highly proficient Senior SEM Specialists, Data Analysts, Products Experts, etc., fostering a culture of mutual challenge, learning, and unrivaled operational standards.
• Strategic Autonomy: High autonomy to define and perfect execution within your scope, backed by a clear mandate to drive results and enforce operational excellence.
• Data-Driven Leadership: An environment where your deep analytical expertise directly translates into strategic decisions, allowing you to maximize performance and uncover complex opportunities.
• Career Advancement: Opportunity to mentor and develop team members, strengthening your leadership skills in a data-centric organization focused on innovation.

What you need to succeed:
Good to have

Bring your unique perspective, speak up, and offer disruptive solutions. You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow while making a real impact on our team. Here's what you need to succeed:

• Proven Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience in a Team Lead or operational management role, including responsibility for team development, process definition, and performance guidance.
• Analytical Excellence (Mandatory): Excellent analytical qualifications are essential. Proven ability to deep-dive into performance data, uncover sub-scope opportunities, and translate complex analysis into detailed operational plans and strategic recommendations
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of core business drivers, company KPIs (beyond immediate PPC metrics), and the ability to link SEM strategy directly to broader business objectives.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex operational and strategic plans clearly to both team members and senior management. Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and influence decisions.
• Strong PPC Foundation: Solid experience and understanding of large-scale PPC management and trading, sufficient to oversee and challenge technical execution details (does not require expert-level tactical experience).
• Ownership & Dedication: A strong ownership mindset is a must. You must be dedicated to end-to-end operational quality, process integrity, and business outcomes.
• Language Skills: Fluent English is mandatory.

What's in it for you?
The best talent deserves the best benefits

At eDO, we want you to be a part of our success story and great culture.

Here's what we offer:

• A rewarding Compensation package Prime Plus membership, competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible benefits, performance-based bonuses, birthday day off, discounts and partnerships, relocation support and the possibility of choosing your equipment and, even better, keeping it for free after 3 years.
• Continuous learning to fuel your growth and explore new horizons Learn and grow with free Coursera access, soft skills workshops, tech training, leadership development, and more. Plus, enjoy a great onboarding program.
• G row opportunities to empower your career, and unleash your potential Personalised career paths and the eVOLVE Program will help you discover, grow, and thrive. Internal mobility opportunities let you pursue horizontal career changes and promotions.
• Your Well-being is our priority. Embrace Freedom and Flexibility At eDO, we value flexibility, employee care, and transparency. We offer a hybrid home-office model focused on outcome, not time-in-seat. You'll be able to find the right work-personal life balance that suits you best.
• Work hard, party hard We believe in having fun and connecting with colleagues Join eDO for after-work events, padel tournaments, parties, and more. Create communities based on your passions, like sports and music. Come to work as you are, with no dress code, and enjoy free fruit, coffee, and tea at our offices.
• Enjoy a dynamic and healthy environment Be innovative, take risks, and share your ideas. Our diverse and open-minded teams support high performance, learning, and growth. You'll work in an Agile mindset environment with recognition at our core.

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If you are ready for a career opportunity with unmatched benefits, continuous learning, and a supportive work-life balance, look no further Take your career to new destinations by applying now and help our diverse, inclusive, and passionate team shape the future of travel.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Our people are the key to our success. Each one of them is unique in their own way and the respect for their uniqueness is and will always be a passion and motivation. Don't meet every requirement? If you're excited about this role but do not feel your experience aligns perfectly with all the requirements we strongly encourage you to apply nevertheless.