About Us 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com 

Client Description

Volvo Cars – Driving Change Together

Many brands talk about purpose, but Volvo embodies it. Its values, deeply ingrained in its identity, drive its success.  

Volvo places its brand and purpose at the core of its business. The guiding principle, For Life, reflects its mission to provide freedom of movement in a personal, sustainable, and safe way. 

Personal – For Life 

Life is precious, and so is living. Volvo helps people embrace life, celebrating individuality and the freedom to be themselves. The company strives to simplify life, reduce stress, and enable joy and peace of mind. Rooted in Swedish values, Volvo prioritizes quality of life as much as life itself.

Sustainable – For Life 

Volvo protects people and the planet, aiming for net-zero emissions and a circular economy. Its commitment to sustainability improves lives globally. 

Safe – For Life 

Since 1927, when co-founder Gustaf Larsson declared, “Cars are driven by people. The guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo, therefore, is and must remain, safety,” Volvo has been synonymous with safety. It continues to pioneer the safest, smartest mobility technologies to protect lives. 

 Missions 

Volvo’s five missions drive its business: 

People: Empower employees to live the company’s values, positively impacting customers, partners, and society. 

Product: Deliver people-centered, fully electric products by 2030. 

Technology: Develop innovations benefiting people and the planet. 

Customers: Foster growth through strong consumer relationships and omni-channel approaches. 

Digital: Build secure digital infrastructure to enable scalability and efficiency. 

Volvo Cars is advancing toward full electrification. Electric and hybrid models now make up nearly 50% of sales, making this a pivotal time to help shape the future of mobility with Volvo’s inspiring teams. Our job as Volvo’s global media agency partner – as part of a fully integrated team with Initiative - is to help them meet their ambitious sales and electrification goals in 31 countries worldwide. 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Composed of 6 specialists (2 per channel) in addition to the activation lead, this unit focuses on planning and overseeing the activation of Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic campaigns across 20 European markets plus South Africa. They work in step with dedicated resources at the centralised biddable activation hub (based in Mumbai, India) to execute and optimize biddable media plans aligned with regional and global performance objectives across campaign types. By maintaining expertise across channels and following the playbooks and guidance of Global channel leads, the regional biddable team drives consistency, efficiency, and innovation in media activation.

The Global Search Channel Lead is responsible for managing team resources and supporting with day-to-day account management so that Volvo’s needs are met on time, to budget and to the highest standards of service. You will be responsible for both the strategic development of the account and organization of junior members in your team, which includes an Account Manager, Analysts and Executives. You will be responsible for overseeing the quality of their work and training needs.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Client Relationships 

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients Share knowledge, new platforms and industry developments  

Leadership & Management 

Provide effective support in maintaining standards, improving processes and streamlining delivery across the team Support the delivery of Paid Search services in your team, ensuring a high quality of work that adheres to best practice and meets client expectations Ensure all finance, PO’s and budgets for all clients follow due process in the team Co-ordinate and delegate work amongst your team to ensure tasks are allocated effectively depending on skills and resource Manage your direct reports, including their development and training needs  

Service Delivery 

Be at the forefront of Paid Search by keeping up to date with industry news, new platforms and technologies Assist in the delivery of campaign work when necessary and retain a hands-on role in account management Help in preparation for and attend sales pitches as required Lead and build required key client communications and deliverables eg. QBRs, campaign reviews and meetings 

Innovation & Initiative 

Develop imaginative, innovative and effective ideas and process improvements for your clients Contribute your own ideas and opinions on your client’s business, how we work, and the industry we’re in; establish a presence in the agency. Be a trusted, knowledgeable source of information and developments in search marketing Take a leading role in the Paid Search element of new business pitches and contribute to the development of our paid proposition and approach 

 ABOUT YOU 

Several years working agency-side in Paid Search marketing, with at least one year at manager level  
Team management of at least two members of staff  Experience managing Paid Search campaigns across multi-account MCCs in Google and Bing  Managed large budgets and delivering high performance for big brands   Be a trusted, knowledgeable source of information and developments in search marketing   Communicate effectively at all levels, both up and down   Strong client-facing skills: understanding client needs, maintaining relationships, building partnerships   Strong commercial acumen   Take responsibility for accounts, tasks, projects and people   Able to work in high pressure environment and resolve client issues   Competent and keen presenter with strong Powerpoint skills   Analytical, yet operate strategically, with understanding of the ‘big picture’   ‘Hands-on’ approach to operations: Plans, assigns and directs work, time, material, people   Strong attention to detail 

 

Employee Transparency 

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. 

THE PERKS 

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:  

Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as the minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year   Free breakfast and free lunch   Early finish Fridays  Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)    Retail discounts  Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme  Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs  Interest-free season ticket loan   Paid time off for Volunteering   Group Income Protection   Life Assurance   Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)   Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%   Generous Parental Leave & Pay    Independent mortgage advice   Financial education   Employee Assistance Programme   Free eye tests   Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!