Manager, Performance Marketing SEM
About the role
What you’ll do (Main Accountabilities)
Strategic Leadership & Execution: Define the "North Star" for the Hotel and Car Rental SEM/PMax strategy globally. You’ll own the P&L mindset for these channels, and lead the team in execution, providing the technical framework and balancing aggressive growth with efficiency.
Executive Reporting & Insights: Own the performance narrative for senior leadership. You will lead Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (MBRs/QBRs), translating complex channel data into clear, actionable business insights and growth forecasts.
Cross-Functional Influence: Serve as the primary performance partner for Product, Tech and Supply teams. You’ll translate marketing needs into product roadmaps and ensure supply inventory is accurately reflected in our ads.
MarTech & Automation: Drive scalability and accuracy through the evolution of our automation tools and AI usage. You will work closely with R&D, Data Science to ensure our "tech-stack" is a competitive advantage.
Operational Excellence: Lead by example. While you won't be in the accounts daily, you are responsible for the technical bar of the team. You will lead "deep-dive" audits, provide troubleshooting guidance on complex issues, and personally train junior specialists in advanced SEM tactics. Ultimately, providing the final line of defense for account health and technical accuracy.
External Partnerships: Act as the primary point of contact for Google and other major partners, ensuring Klook is first-in-line for Alpha/Beta features.
People Leadership: Mentor and grow a small team of specialists, fostering a culture of rigorous testing, data curiosity, and high performance.
What you’ll need (Capabilities)
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business related field such as Mathematics, Business Analytics or any other related disciplines.
6-8+ years of working experience in Search Marketing (SEM).
Prior experience in mentoring or managing small teams/individuals.
Possess a strong commercial mindset and business acumen which allows you to articulate how channel performance translates to company growth.
Highly analytical, intellectually curious, data-driven, and possesses an open-minded approach to problem-solving.
Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal). Mandarin is a significant plus.
SQL, programming experience a plus.
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