Senior SEA Manager (m/f/d)

JOIN OUR TEAM As a Senior SEA Manager , you will take full ownership of the performance, profitability, and day-to-day execution of Westwing's SEA activities across Google, Bing, Criteo, YouTube, and LLM-based advertising. Operating with high independence, you will steer monthly budgets of up to seven figures while acting as a strategic sparring partner to the Team Lead Paid Media on complex, high-visibility projects. This role combines sharp analytical capability with leadership, directly guiding our SEA intern to support wider team growth. This position is permanent and located in  Munich . WHAT YOU'LL DO Own the execution and optimisation of performance campaigns across Google, Bing, Criteo, YouTube, and emerging LLM-based advertising platforms Steer monthly budgets of up to seven figures, focusing on profitability and contribution-margin steering rather than pure top-line metrics Act as a strategic sparring partner to the Team Lead Paid Media on highly complex operational and strategic initiatives Lead and mentor the SEA intern, managing their capacity and project allocation to maximise team impact Drive AI-based automation, bidding setups, and continuous testing roadmaps to unlock incremental channels and growth Collaborate with Analytics and Tech teams to ensure data excellence, robust conversion tracking, and high-quality product feeds Deliver insight-driven performance reporting and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders YOU COME WITH 5+ years of hands-on SEA experience with deep expertise in Google Ads, as well as experience with Bing, Criteo, and YouTube Proven track record of independently managing seven-figure monthly budgets in an e-commerce environment Strong background in profitability steering, budget planning, internalised bidding, or contribution-margin optimisation Strategic mindset with the ability to translate high-level business goals into actionable channel roadmaps as well as high operational excellence and attention to detail, maintaining flawless account structures and data tracking Challenger mentality with intrinsic motivation to lead complex projects and proactively introduce AI and automation features Experience or strong aptitude for guiding, mentoring, or functionally supervising junior team members Full professional fluency in English; German language skills are a plus WHY WESTWING If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it. At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living. Here is what you can look forward to: A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone A flexible hybrid setup with 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), and 20% Family & Friends discount on Westwing Collection, plus special-occasion vouchers Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is o