Head (m/f/d) of Paid Media

Who we are

Mawave – Europe’s leader in social media outcomes – translates consumer brands into social media. As the social-lead agency behind brands like E.ON, Jack Wolfskin, and ATU, Mawave manages nearly €200 million in ad spend, the largest social media budget of any independent agency in Europe.

The secret to the success of our 170+ social natives lies in their deep understanding of social media and their innovative use of it beyond traditional formulas: through the full re-integration of media, creative, and production craftsmanship. Through agile “always-on” approaches instead of classic campaign thinking. Through data-driven optimization instead of hoping for virality – consistently managed and measured against client-relevant business goals along the marketing funnel.

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Your Responsibilities

• You will take full responsibility for the Paid Media department, currently comprising around 30 employees, including three team leads who report directly to you—with that number set to grow.
• You will continuously develop the strategic direction of the department and help break down existing silos between company divisions.
• Working with major clients, you will operate at a strategic level, proactively develop projects, and build long-term, trusting partnerships.
• You will optimize processes and workflows, promote efficiency, and drive innovation – for example, through the use of artificial intelligence.
• Together with the other department heads and the executive board, you will actively shape the company's evolution into the leading social media outcomes agency

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Your profile

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in managing other managers.
• In-depth knowledge of the agency environment and a confident grasp of all relevant financial metrics for managing an agency department.
• Strong analytical skills for generating data-driven insights and deriving strategic decisions based on relevant KPIs.
• An empathetic, positive personality with the ability to inspire and motivate your team.
• Strong personal and professional growth ambitions, combined with the drive to strategically expand the Paid Media department.
• Very good German (C1) and good English (B2) skills, both written and spoken.

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Your benefits

• Great team spirit & a collaborative atmosphere with flat hierarchies
• Lots of fun combined with high professionalism & exciting projects
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Workation & Sabbatical: Design your workday flexibly and uniquely with up to 3 months of workation, or consciously recharge your batteries with a sabbatical of up to two months
• Benefit-in-kind or EGYM Wellpass: Shop for your summer outfit or take advantage of over 8,000 sports and wellness offers – on top of your salary
• Tax-free meal allowance: In addition to drinks & snacks, you receive a full €7.50 meal allowance per day
• Mobility allowance: Use public transport and get €32 back per month
• Several team events & after-work events throughout the year, such as barbecues on the rooftop terrace
• Modern, bright office in Munich with a view over the city and great public transport connections
• Your own MacBook for work

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Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your application! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our recruiting team at jobs@mawave.de.

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About us

Mawave Marketing is defined by the agency's ability to react quickly to trends and the team's deep understanding of social media communities. We always strive to work transparently so that every team member can learn from their colleagues' experiences. Beyond that, it is incredibly important to us to create an open and trusting atmosphere so that all employees feel at home with us immediately. This is also reflected in our core values:

• Together We Thrive
• Stay unconventional
• Be bold
• Take responsibility
• Strive for excellence

The Mawave team is a strong community, not just during the workday, but also in our private lives. To create special experiences for the team, we organize regular events: barbecues on our rooftop terrace, ski trips, retreats in the Bavarian mountains, a monthly chef who cooks delicious meals for us all, and much more. Come ride the wave with us!

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