Director, Paid Media

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Job-ID: 1bc09f9f-8087-40ba-b8a1-d349e7b6fb5dReference: 3cd731b6-f4e5-429a-845b-5f1a3c485594Team: Product MarketingLocation: Denmark, France, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Israel, United Kingdom, United Arab EmiratesEmployment type: Full-timePosted: 2026-08-04Who we are is what we do.Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams.

Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform.

With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.Why should you be part of our success story?As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities.

In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator.

With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.SummaryWe're looking for a Director of Paid Marketing to lead the team responsible for all paid acquisition and media at Deel.

This is one of the highest-impact roles in the company: you'll own a budget of over $120M annually and be accountable for the performance marketing engine that drives pipeline across every segment and region.You'll report directly to the Head of Marketing & Growth and lead a team of 11 people across four sub-functions: paid social and awareness, paid search, account-based marketing, and offline and sponsorship channels.

This is a hands-on strategic role -- you'll be setting direction and getting into the details.What you'll ownFull ownership of paid acquisition strategy and execution across paid social, paid search, programmatic, sponsorships (podcasts, newsletters, editorials), OOH, and ABMA $120M+ annual media budget -- deploying it efficiently and improving ROI at scalePerformance against core metrics including cost per SQL, lead volume, and marketing-attributed pipelinePlatform management across Meta, Google, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bing, and emerging channels including TikTokAI adoption across the team -- building automated workflows for campaign management, creative iteration, and performance reportingCross-functional collaboration with brand, product marketing, regional marketing, RevOps, and growth engineeringTeam leadership across 4 direct reports and a total team of 11What we're looking for7 to 8+ years in paid marketing, with at least 2 years running in-house paid programs at significant scale (not agency-side)2 years+ managing a teamDeep hands-on expertise in paid social -- Meta is your anchor channel; you know how B2B campaign structure works and why B2C instincts need adaptingComfortable managing across paid search, sponsorships, ABM, and OOH -- you don't need to be an expert in all of them, but you can lead teams that areOperated with budgets of $30M+ at minimum; fluency with the complexity that comes at that scaleStrong analytical mindset -- you run on data, and you know what good looks like for cost per SQL and pipeline ROIA genuine AI-forward approach -- you're already thinking about where agents replace manual work in campaign management and creative productionB2B SaaS experience preferred; B2C candidates considered if they can demonstrate clear understanding of what the migration requiresChannels and platformsNon-negotiable: Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Google Ads (Search and YouTube), LinkedInBonus: Bing, TikTok, Reddit, programmatic DSPsFamiliarity with podcast and newsletter sponsorship management a plusWhat success looks like90 days: you've audited campaign structure and creative across major channels, identified the biggest efficiency gaps, and started optimising toward a lower cost per SQL6 months: you've embedded AI-powered workflows into day-to-day campaign operations and unlocked at least one meaningful new channel or geography12 months: the team is operating at a higher performance ceiling, spend is scaling with positive ROI, and you've built the structure for the next phase of growthTotal RewardsOur workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are.

With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.Our salary range reflects gross base salary.

Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it.Some things you'll enjoyStock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and locationAdditional perks and benefits based on your employment status and countryThe flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork accessAt Deel, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com.

If you require application and/or interview accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via email (recruiting@deel.com) and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy.

At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference.

Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market-aligned conversion.Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location.We don't ask about salary history.

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