German Speaking Google Ads Onboarding Account Manager in Barcelona!

Ignite.; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid airfare to Barcelona

Studio housing for relocation

Private medical insurance

Google accreditations

Career guidance

Beachfront workspace

Job summary

Ignite. in Barcelona, Spain, seeks a German-speaking Google Ads Account Manager to oversee premier Google Ads accounts for mid-sized technology clients. You will drive onboarding, PPC strategy, and ongoing optimization, while maintaining strong client relationships in German and English.

The role offers a hybrid work model (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) with relocation support, private medical insurance, and opportunities for Google accreditations and career growth.

Qualifications

• Fluent German (C1–C2) and professional English communication skills.
• Able to manage client accounts autonomously using CRM tools and digital platforms.
• Proactive in outbound outreach to executive stakeholders and building rapport.
• Tech-savvy with capability to use AI tools to derive data insights.
• Strong written and spoken communication with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new corporate clients, assess their needs, and design PPC strategies.
• Conduct frequent outbound calls to train users, build trust, and expand performance.
• Assess targets to implement tailored, scalable campaign setups with measurable ROI.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and track milestones across accounts.
• Analyze campaign metrics and deliver actionable reports to decision-makers.
• Coordinate Google Ads with broader funnels including landing pages and testing.
• Provide market feedback from Germany to influence products and strategies.

Skills

German language

English language

CRM tools

outbound calls

AI tools familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Salary: €26,000 gross base salary + €4,000 performance bonus (€30,000 maximum OTE)

Job Title: German-Speaking Google Ads Account Manager

Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (World Trade Center, oceanfront location)

Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days Remote)

Contract Type: Full-Time (39 Hours / Week)

Languages Required: Fluent German (C1–C2) & Professional English

Role Overview

Join a high-performing digital marketing team in Barcelona managing a premier account for Google Ads. Created for professionals proficient in overseeing business partnerships in the German business arena, this post establishes you as an essential marketing advisor. You will direct a client list of growing mid-sized organizations and emerging technology companies in a dynamic market environment. Your main mission involves building lasting commercial relationships, boosting tool adoption, securing client retention, and uncovering upsell opportunities within your assigned accounts. In this impactful role, you will help businesses accelerate their digital expansion while building a rewarding international career within a stunning oceanfront facility.

Key Responsibilities

Client Onboarding & PPC Strategy

• Act as the premier point of contact to launch new corporate clients, evaluate their business needs, and develop high-performing PPC strategies.

Proactive Client Engagement

• Maintain frequent outbound phone calls across your account base to train users, build trust, and expand business performance.

Needs Assessment & Custom Setup

• Assess customer targets to implement tailored, scalable campaign setups that generate quick, measurable results and strong return on ad spend.

CRM & Portfolio Management

• Keep accurate, organized records of all customer touchpoints, interactions, and milestone tracking within internal CRM software with absolute precision.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Review key campaign metrics and supply actionable reports, performance reviews, and optimization strategies directly to account decision-makers.

Funnel & Content Integration

• Help clients align Google Ads with broader digital funnels, including landing page conversion optimization and target audience testing.

Market Feedback Loop

• Provide local market observations, competitor details, and user feedback from Germany to help shape internal products and strategies.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Languages: Native-level command or C1–C2 fluency in German (spoken and written), plus strong professional English skills for seamless internal and external communication.
• Operational Capabilities: Demonstrated proficiency in managing client accounts autonomously while navigating CRM tools and digital platforms smoothly.
• Active Communication: Eager and confident in conducting phone-based outreach to connect with executive stakeholders and build professional rapport.
• Tech Savviness: Skill in using modern AI tools and software applications to automate data insights and personalize client interactions.
• Interpersonal & Business Skills: Outstanding written and spoken communication, persuasive presence, commercial awareness, and a target-focused attitude.

Specialized Skills for the German Market

• Cultural & Market Insight: Deep appreciation of German business culture, corporate decision-making structures, agency dynamics, and commercial risk considerations.
• Strategic Positioning: Ability to spot expanding German companies and position Google Ads as a key driver of their sustained growth.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of European privacy standards (GDPR) to ensure all campaign recommendations respect client privacy and regulatory guidelines.

Desirable Qualities

• High EQ, structured execution skills, analytical mindset, methodical work habits, and a proactive, growth-oriented mindset focused on practical problem-solving.

Benefits & Compensation Package

Salary & Incentives

• €26,000 gross base salary + €4,000 performance bonus (€30,000 maximum OTE), with clear promotion pathways leading to a €30,000 base salary.

Relocation Package

• Fully paid airfare to Barcelona, 1 full month of studio housing upon arrival, and comprehensive moving assistance for administrative setup in Spain.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive private medical insurance included from day one of employment.

Professional Growth

• Regular training programs, official Google accreditations, and personalized one-on-one career guidance.

Workplace Culture

• Casual yet professional work environment, engaging team challenges, and a modern beachfront workspace situated at the World Trade Center Barcelona.

Career Growth & Evolution

Level 1: Account Manager (Year 1)

• Clear promotion path to move into a senior tier in under a year, elevating base pay to €30,000 plus performance bonuses.

Level 2: Team Leader

• Advance into team leadership to guide new account managers, manage daily schedules, and drive performance targets.

Level 3: Quality Analyst

• Move into a strategic auditing role evaluating campaign compliance, performance quality, and operational workflows.