Lead Reseacher / Head of Research

• Remote
• Permanent or Full-time Contractor
• Competitive Salary

About Us:
ClickOut Media is not just a company - it's a thriving ecosystem of diverse talent from around the globe. As a proudly remote-first organisation, we've cultivated an environment where creativity flourishes, collaboration is core, and innovation knows no bounds. With over +850 team members and more than 200 assets, our startup culture fuels our growth, making us a leading force in multi-channel marketing. We specialise in delivering best-in-class SEO & Content solutions to esteemed clients worldwide.

What Makes Us Different:
At ClickOut Media, we thrive in the most competitive search verticals, operate across every major language, and conquer platforms you've probably never even heard of. Our dynamic approach, combined with our fast-paced environment, sets us apart in the industry. We're not just here to meet expectations; we're here to exceed them, every single time. Our relentless pursuit of excellence has been the cornerstone of our continuous success.

Role Description:
We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Head of Research who has a VISION on how to BUILD the whole Research Department from scratch to meet ClickOut standards. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative strategies to drive lead generation efforts across the company, ensuring accountability within the team, and acting as a key engine for our organization’s growth. The ideal candidate should possess excellent leadership abilities, a deep understanding of lead generation processes, and be able to align departmental goals with upper management's expectations.

Core Tasks:

• Implement new strategies, methods, and tools to ensure optimal department performance.

• Define clear goals and KPIs for the team and hold them accountable for their performance.

• Understand the needs and expectations of upper management and translate them into actionable strategies.

• Regularly communicate departmental progress, challenges, and insights to management.

• Create and refine workflows that streamline operations, ensuring high levels of output from the research team.

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of 4 researchers, ensuring adherence to best practices and methodologies.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a lead generation or research function.

• Strong strategic and analytical skills to design effective lead generation strategies.

• Exceptional communication and team management abilities.

• Demonstrated experience in workflow optimization and task delegation.

• Ability to work closely with upper management and align department objectives with organizational goals.

• Work experience in the Crypto and iGaming industry is a must.

Nice to have Requirements:

1) Analytics, 2) Leadership 3) Communication & Structural Management

Benefits & Rewards:

• A brilliant opportunity to grow your career & work with a fun, fast-paced & growing company, prepared to let you shine
• An entrepreneurial environment where you learn more every day (we more than welcome and support people with their own projects)
• Build an organisation that continues to diversify its portfolio
• Personal responsibility with a ton of autonomy
• 33/30 free paid days
• Market leading remuneration and bonuses available
• An international team with over 35 nationalities
• Fully Remote working (work fully remotely and option for weekly coworker space)
• Additional benefit for permanent employees are available dependent on the location

What do we mean by "Fully Remote"

Clickout Media offers you an unparalleled working experience. We are registered in Malta, but you don't have to be. Wherever you are based, and whether you are employed, operate B2B, or are a career freelancer, we will always find a way to work with great people.

Engaging with a worldwide workforce, ClickOut Media brings together world leading experts in the fields of Tech, SEO, Content and Product. Our remote approach gives absolute flexibility to our people and exemplifies our philosophy of autonomy and trust.

Diversity is a given for us, and this unique approach allows us to deliver and have respect for the wide variety of people, experiences and cultures we bring together.

Our recruitment process is as follows:

1. Apply
2. Have an introduction call with our recruitment team
3. Have a technical interview
4. Do a test

Equal Opportunities

ClickOut Media is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.