Paid Social & Search Specialist, Leapsome
German Speaker
€80-100k
+ Pre-IPO equity package + Bonus
AI-powered HR software and people platform
Open for applications
AI-powered HR software and people platform
101-200 employees
Open for applications
€80-100k
+ Pre-IPO equity package + Bonus
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make work more fulfilling for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of experience working in a performance marketing team at a brand or agency, focusing on hands-on keyboard experience with paid search, paid social channels and creative development
- Native-level fluency in German with proven ability to write high-converting German ad copy and adapt campaigns for German-speaking audiences
- Passion for combining storytelling with data to create high-converting ad creatives
- Experience in directing creative teams, agencies, and UGC creators
- Knowledge of digital marketing technologies, media buying strategies, and how to impact performance marketing critical metrics with campaign optimizations and creative strategies (CPA, CVR, CTR, etc.)
- Outstanding organizational skills and experience with project management systems
- Experience in using Google Analytics or equivalent analytics platforms
- An experimental mindset and curiosity about applying AI tools in marketing workflows
- Experience with creative analytics platforms such as Motion is a plus
- If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Paid Social & Search Specialist to help drive the next stage of our customer acquisition
- In this role, you’ll be managing paid search and paid social campaigns, working across Google, Bing, Meta, LinkedIn, and more
- You’ll be hands-on in building, optimizing, and scaling campaigns — using data to guide decisions while also contributing to the creative strategies that power performance
- This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys working end-to-end: from writing and testing ad copy and creatives, to shaping full funnel media buying strategies
- You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to shape how we grow and engage with our customers
- Hands-on keyboard experience with managing and optimizing paid campaigns on platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, etc
- Experience in building out full funnel campaigns (Brand Awareness, Consideration, Conversion, Retargeting)
- Write, test, and optimize ad copy, ensuring continuous performance improvement
- Demonstrated ability in managing paid media budgets, along with forecasting and budgeting for paid media channels
- Proficient in translating data into insights using tools like Google Analytics
- Work closely with Growth, Product Marketing, and Design teams to develop effective campaigns
- Lead the creative learning agenda, focusing on performance acquisition, creative strategy and development
- Write converting creative briefs for UGC creators and in-house Design teams
- Strong project management and communication skills to manage and direct static/video editing reviews, paying close attention to transitions, text placements, hooks, etc
- Drive continuous innovation by integrating creative performance insights, creative trends (both paid and organic), and customer insights
- Experience with conducting creative research through platforms like Ads Library, as well as, deep dive into customer research
- Curiosity to explore and apply AI tools for generative creatives, ad copy, and workflow improvements
Application process
- Excited to be part of Leapsome?
- Just send us your CV. You won't need to input any information already mentioned on your CV later on - promise! 🤙
- A cover letter isn’t necessary, but we’d really appreciate a brief answer to these questions: Why Leapsome? Why you?
- We look forward to getting to know you!
Our take
Berlin-founded, New York-based Leapsome is a ‘people enablement’ platform that works to improve employee performance and satisfaction through various methods from feedback and OKRs to employee engagement and corporate learning options.
Recognizing the amount of time a person will spend in a work environment, the company aims to help employees grow and develop in this time, whilst boosting a company’s efficiency and productivity. Over a relatively short time, it has amounted trust and respect within the industry.
The company has now accrued over one thousand customers across Europe, U.S, Asia and Australia, including impressive clients such as Spotify and Mercedes-Benz. Leapsome has also raised considerable funding towards accelerating its US market presence whilst continuing to develop new products and features.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
87% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Mar 2022
$60m
SERIES A
Total funding: $60m
Company benefits
- Stock options: You'll get to own a part of Leapsome via our stock option program.
- Development budget: You'll receive a yearly budget of €2,000 for professional development.
- Flexible schedule: Whenever the role allows, you'll be able to adjust your schedule to your needs.
- Work-life balance: We want you to enjoy yours to the fullest and we respect your time!
- International colleagues: We’re an international team and are happy to support your visa and relocation.
- Team activities & sports: We host regular team events (even remotely), and offer a sports membership.
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
Leadership
Jenny von Podewils
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Previously co-founded udexter and has served as Advisor to the CEO for DIE ZEIT.
Kajetan von Armansperg
(Co-CEO)Previously co-founded Alive and served as Vice President of Product for Zencap.
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