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Current Vacancy:

SEM Specialist - DE & NL


Job Description

We are looking for a highly-motivated and organised Search Engine Marketing Specialist - DE & NL to join the central SEM team.

Reporting to the European Marketing Manager, the main purpose of the role is to manage and grow SEM traffic in the German & Dutch markets as well as supporting central SEM projects. As a member of the central SEM team, which either fully manages or partly supports keyword buying activities in 10 European markets, the Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Specialist DE & NL will work closely with the team optimising and expanding keyword campaigns on Google, Y!SM and MSN.


As SEM Specialist - DE & NL, your key responsibilities are

  • Budget Planning and Control
  • Account Management & Optimisation
  • Bid Management & Optimisation
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Traffic Analysis & Reporting
  • Identify Opportunities for Growth & Implement
  • Best Practice Testing
  • Support Central SEM Tasks  

Requirements

  • University degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years hands-on SEM experience on Google, Y!SM and MSN; ideally client side
  • Experience working with bid management and/or other SEM publishing tools
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions for manipulating text and data)
  • Languages: Fluent in English + German and Dutch; both written and verbal
  • Strong organisational skills including ability to manage time effectively, and work under pressure.
  • Must have experience working in a team, and be able to interact with diverse groups of technical and non-technical people
  • If necessary, able to work independently, with a confident, competitive, thorough and tenacious attitude
  • Excellent presentation and demonstration skills
  • Strong communication & social skills
  • Drive for results

This is a hands-on role for someone who has a passion for SEM, loves working in the Internet and wants to take SEM to another level. Candidates must have a keen interest in the way Search Engine Marketing works and must demonstrate an inquisitive mind with an eagle eye for detail. Logical thinking, a passionate desire for accuracy and a can-do attitude are key.

Desirable

  • Languages: English (fluent) + 3 more European languages (mother tongue/fluent); ideally German + Dutch and Norwegian/Swedish or Danish; the more the better.
  • IT skills such as programming would be a distinct advantage

If you have a passion for the internet industry, possess excitement and enthusiasm for your work, and are willing to take up the challenge - then get in touch with us by sending a covering letter and CV to: jobs@kelkoo.co.uk


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The company

Within 2 years of launching, Kelkoo became Europe's largest e-commerce website after Amazon and Ebay and the largest e-commerce advertising platform both in the UK and Europe. According to Hitwise, the leading online competitive intelligence service, Kelkoo is one of Europe?s favourite shopping comparison sites and has been for more than 4 years.
Kelkoo now operates in 10 European countries and is a one-stop shopping service, which helps shoppers to find, research and buy products online with confidence. Kelkoo provides shoppers with essential tools to compare prices and product features in seconds. According to Nielsen "Kelkoo is one of the top 10 most influential websites of the decade".
Kelkoo.com was founded in 2000, following mergers with Zoomit, Dondecomprar and Shopgenie. Kelkoo was sold by its former owner  Yahoo! in November 2008 to UK-based private-equity firm Jamplant.