Key Skills

Job Description

Amsterdam | Fulltime Given the fast-moving, young and dynamic environment we operate in, we believe we achieve more together, face to face. This is an on-site role with a minimum of 4 days a week in the business (club or head office), close to the team, the brands and the clubs we serve. Are you passionate about performance marketing and fueled by a love for an active lifestyle? Ready to build on your skills and bring Paid Search campaigns to the next level? Urban Gym Group is looking for a Paid Search Specialist to help grow our brands and inspire more people to embrace movement through powerful, data-driven campaigns. This is your sign to join our growing performance marketing team! As our Paid Search Specialist, you’ll take full ownership of scaling and optimising our search engine marketing (SEM) campaigns across multiple accounts and regions. You will leverage advanced techniques like scripting and automation to streamline operations and stay ahead of the curve by integrating AI-driven search capabilities into our strategy. Headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a strong focus on the Dutch market; therefore, understanding or speaking Dutch is considered a strong advantage, though our main company language is English. This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation in paid search who’s looking to take the next step in their marketing career; with plenty of room to drive impact and grow. Key responsibilities Manage, optimise, and scale advanced Paid Search campaigns (Google Ads & Microsoft Advertising) across multiple accounts and geographical regions to drive business growth. Implement and maintain automated bidding strategies, scripts, and automation tools to maximize campaign efficiency and ROI. Stay at the forefront of the industry by testing and integrating AI search features and modern search behaviors into our keyword and campaign strategies. Develop and execute comprehensive search strategies, including structural A/B testing, landing page optimization, and audience targeting. Monitor complex campaign performance, spot global and regional trends, and deliver deep-dive reporting and analysis. Stay up to date with search engine algorithm updates, automation trends, and performance marketing innovations. You Excellent proficiency in English (written and verbal) is a must. Fluency or working proficiency in Dutch is considered a strong plus, but not a hard requirement. 3+ years of experience managing mid-to-large scale Paid Search campaigns (Google Ads is a must). Proven track record of managing and structuring multiple accounts across different regions/markets. Deep understanding of AI search dynamics, Smart Bidding, and utilizing AI features within search platforms. Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable optimizations. Proficiency with Google Analytics (GA4); experience with Looker Studio is a nice to have, along with advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills. We offer: Competitive salary 26 holidays + public holidays (includes your birthday off) based on full-time employment Well-being matters: you and your family get unlimited access to OpenUp, our mental health and well-being partner Free membership for you and a +1 of your choice in all of our labels (NL + UK included) Volunteering leave (1 day pr. year) 3% employer pension contribution with Vive 10 remote work days pr. year role dependant, based on full-time employment (within the European timezones) Daily fresh fruit Coffee & tea

Core Responsibilities

Manage, optimize, and scale paid search campaigns across multiple accounts and regions, using automated bidding, scripts, and AI-driven search capabilities. Develop and test search strategies, analyze campaign performance and regional trends, and report actionable insights.

Requirements

Candidates need at least 3 years of experience managing mid-to-large-scale paid search campaigns, including Google Ads, and a track record of managing accounts across multiple markets. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of AI search and Smart Bidding, and proficiency with GA4 and advanced spreadsheets are required; Dutch and Looker Studio experience are advantages.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 26 Holidays Plus Public Holidays
• Birthday Off
• Unlimited Mental Health and Well-Being Support for Employee and Family
• Free Gym Membership for Employee and One Guest
• Volunteering Leave
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• 10 Remote Work Days per Year
• Fresh Fruit
• Coffee and Tea