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Team Lead Paid Media (SEA/SMA)

datashake • Paris, FR

Performance MarketingSemi-seniorOn-siteFull time€45K - €55K
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Team LeadPaid MediaSEA/SMAParisOn-site€45K-€55KAgency

The Challenge

datashake is a fast-growing digital acquisition agency where you'll lead a team of 4-6 consultants managing mid-to-large client portfolios. You'll own both team leadership and campaign strategy, with training from ex-Google acquisition experts.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Onboard and assess your team of 4-6 consultants, establish management cadence and technical mentorship framework

2

Audit current client portfolio performance, identify quick wins and optimization opportunities across Google Ads and Facebook

3

Define and document paid media strategy playbook for your team (audience segmentation, bid strategies, creative testing)

4

Build trust with top 3-4 key accounts through initial strategy reviews and performance presentations

By 6 Months
1

Deliver 15-25% improvement in ROAS or CPA across at least 3 major client accounts through systematic testing and optimization

2

Develop two team members into independent account managers ready to handle mid-tier clients solo

3

Establish monthly performance review cadence with all direct reports with documented growth plans

4

Create and deliver training sessions on latest platform features (Google AI, Meta Advantage+) to team and clients

KPIs You'll Own

Team ROAS

Aggregate return on ad spend across your managed client portfolio—core proof of paid media effectiveness.

CPA Performance vs. Target

Cost per acquisition tracked against client KPIs—direct indicator of campaign optimization impact.

Team Utilization & Billable Hours

Percentage of team capacity allocated to client work—measures efficiency and revenue generation.

Client Retention Rate

Percentage of accounts retained quarter-over-quarter—reflects service quality and team execution.

Team Development Score

Internal metric tracking consultant skill growth, certifications earned, and promotion readiness.

Tools & Stack

Google AdsFacebook Ads ManagerGoogle AnalyticsData analysis/BI toolsCRM/account management platformSlackFigma or design tools

Your Team

Your Manager

Likely Head of Agency or Founder

Current Team

Team of 4-6 paid media consultants reporting to you

Backfill/expansion role for growing agency

The Package

Salary

€45K-€55K base

Remote

On-site (Paris, 2nd arrondissement) with flexibility for occasional remote work

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive acquisition training from ex-Google experts
Monthly team-building activities (climbing, escape rooms, ice skating)
Swile meal vouchers, Alan health insurance, Gymlib gym access
Unlimited tea, drinks, fruits, snacks and office perks (foosball, Mario Kart)

Company Intelligence

datashake is a 80-person digital acquisition agency specializing in paid media strategy and performance marketing. Built on data-driven methodology and collaborative culture, the agency works with mid-to-large brands optimizing SEA and SMA campaigns.

Team Size

80

Customers

Mid-to-large DTC and B2B brands

Culture

Challenge-driven, feedback-rich, collaborative. Values: data, challenge, benevolence, leadership, trust, professionalism, innovation, service quality, mutual support, respect.

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've managed 2-5 years in a performance marketing or agency environment and own end-to-end campaign strategy
  • You're certified in Google Ads or Facebook Ads and comfortable explaining campaign performance to non-technical stakeholders
  • You're proactive, detail-oriented, autonomous and genuinely interested in mentoring junior consultants
  • You care about data quality and can spot anomalies in reporting that others miss
  • You're energized by challenge and can thrive in a fast-growing agency with high feedback culture
Won't Work If
  • You're looking for a fully remote role—this is 100% on-site in Paris
  • You want to focus purely on execution without team management responsibilities
  • You're uncomfortable with regular feedback loops and being challenged on strategic decisions

Interview Process

1

HR Screening Call

30-minute video call covering background, motivation, and agency experience

2

Case Study

45-minute video session: You'll analyze a real/realistic paid media brief and present a strategy

3

Team Fit Interview

1-hour in-office session with team members evaluating collaboration style and technical knowledge

4

Founder Round

30-minute video call with founders discussing vision, culture fit, and growth trajectory

Interested in this role?

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