Building a B2B Lead Gen Agency's Paid Team
As Montaj Digital expanded its paid media offering, the bottleneck wasn’t demand. It was capacity.
Without a dedicated paid media specialist, leadership was balancing strategy, client communication, and campaign execution.
This case study breaks down how Montaj hired a multi-channel paid media specialist who could take ownership across search, social, and display, giving the agency the foundation to scale with confidence.
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Montaj Digital is a performance-focused digital marketing agency known for crafting results-driven campaigns across paid search, paid social, display, and other paid channels. They work with businesses looking to turn clicks into measurable business outcomes and scale efficiently in competitive environments.
The Challenges Facing Montaj Digital
As Montaj Digital grew its service offerings and client roster, one major challenge emerged:
They had no dedicated paid media specialist in-house
Leadership was stretched between strategy, client management, and campaign execution
They needed someone who could own multichannel media execution (search, social, display)
They needed a versatile performer who could balance strategy with hands-on execution
Montaj needed someone who could manage and optimise campaigns across platforms while fitting seamlessly into their culture and small team.
“Working with SFH helped us find someone who could actually do the job we needed.
Not just on paper, but someone who could hit the ground running on search, social, and display. They understood what we were building and matched that exactly.”
Montaj Digital
Leadership Team
How did SEO for Hire Help Secure Paid Talent?
Instead of generic recruiting, we deployed a tailored paid media talent strategy:
Clarified the exact responsibilities and platforms required
Sourced candidates with experience across paid search, paid social, and display
Evaluated not just technical skill, but culture fit, adaptability, and agency experience
Short-listed candidates who demonstrated performance-driven execution and campaign problem-solving
The goal was not just hiring a media buyer, but finding someone who could be a long-term asset in a growing team.
How did Montaj Digital Benefit from Our Headhunting Services?
Placed a Paid Media Specialist with the right blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution
Candidate was experienced in search, social, and display channels
Team gained a specialist who could immediately take ownership of paid campaigns
The hire strengthened Montaj Digital’s capacity to serve clients across multiple verticals and platforms
Why Our Hiring Solutions Worked Well
Freed leadership from day-to-day campaign execution
Improved efficiency in launch, optimisation, and reporting across channels
Increased confidence to scale paid media offerings
Built a foundation for future growth and specialist hires
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