German Speaking Google Ads Onboarding Account Manager in Barcelona!

Ignite.

Zürich

Hybrid

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Ignite. in Barcelona seeks a German-speaking Google Ads Account Strategist to manage a growing DACH client portfolio. You will craft PPC strategies, onboard new clients, and drive revenue growth in a fast-changing digital environment.

The role combines on-site collaboration at the World Trade Center Barcelona with a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site, 2 remote). Fluency in German and professional English are required, along with a performance-driven mindset and strong client communication.

Qualifications

German (C1-C2) and English proficiency required.
Proven track record managing client accounts autonomously.
Experience with Google Ads and performance marketing.
Strong communication with C-level stakeholders.
Ability to use AI tools for reporting and insights.

Responsibilities

Onboard clients and craft PPC strategies.
Proactively engage clients via phone to drive growth.
Assess goals and tailor scalable account setups.
Maintain CRM records and account milestones.
Deliver performance reviews and optimization roadmaps.
Align Google Ads with sales funnels and audiences.

Skills

German (C1-C2)

English (Professional)

CRM experience

Outbound calling

Analytics mindset

Tools

Google Ads

CRM platforms

GA4/Analytics

Job description

Salary: €26,000 Gross Base Salary + €4,000 Performance Bonus (Up to €30,000 OTE; promotion pathways elevate base pay to €30,000)

Job Title: German-Speaking Google Ads Account Strategist

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 an ambitious operational team in Barcelona managing a high-impact digital marketing initiative for Google Ads. Specially tailored for professionals skilled in cultivating B2B account relationships across the DACH region, this position places you as a primary growth strategist. You will direct a portfolio of expanding mid-sized businesses and emerging tech firms within a fast-moving market space. Your primary goal is to forge lasting commercial partnerships, boost ad feature adoption, secure account retention, and unlock revenue expansion channels—all while building a rewarding global career inside a modern oceanfront facility on the Mediterranean coast.

Key Responsibilities

Client Onboarding & PPC Strategy

Serve as the principal point of contact during initial client integration, creating customized, high-converting pay-per-click strategies aligned with specific commercial objectives.

Proactive Client Engagement

Conduct regular outbound telephone outreach across your account base to educate users, cultivate deep trust, build strong rapport, and drive business growth.

Needs Assessment & Custom Setup

Evaluate client commercial goals to implement tailored, scalable account setups that generate rapid results and optimize return on ad spend (ROAS).

CRM & Portfolio Management

Maintain clean, thorough records of all customer touchpoints, milestone updates, and account engagements within internal CRM platforms.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

Track core campaign metrics and deliver actionable performance reviews and clear optimization roadmaps directly to client stakeholders.

Funnel & Content Integration

Guide accounts in aligning Google Ads tools with broader sales funnels, refining conversion landing pages and target audience segmentation.

Market Feedback Loop

Relay regional market trends, competitor intelligence, and customer feedback originating from Germany to help shape internal product and service strategy.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Essential Qualifications

Languages: Native-level command or C1-C2 fluency in German (spoken and written) for seamless client interactions, paired with professional English skills for internal team collaboration.
Operational Capabilities: Proven track record of managing client accounts autonomously while navigating CRM tools and software applications smoothly.
Active Communication: High enthusiasm for conducting phone-based outreach to connect with C-level stakeholders and build enduring business ties.
Tech Savviness: Skill in leveraging modern digital and AI tools to automate data insights, refine reporting workflows, and personalize client interactions.
Interpersonal & Business Skills: Outstanding oral and written communication, natural persuasive ability, emotional intelligence, business acumen, and a target-driven mindset.

Specialized Skills for the German Market

Cultural & Market Insight: Deep appreciation of German corporate culture, decision-making hierarchies, agency dynamics, and risk considerations.
Strategic Positioning: Ability to identify scaling German companies and frame Google Ads solutions as vital catalysts for their expansion.
Regulatory Compliance: Practical familiarity with European data privacy standards (GDPR) to ensure all campaign recommendations adhere strictly to legal requirements.

Desirable Qualities

High EQ, structured execution abilities, analytical thinking, methodical work habits, and composure under high-volume pressure.
A proactive, growth-oriented mindset dedicated to generating practical, outcome-based solutions.

Benefits & Compensation Package

Salary

€26,000 gross base salary + €4,000 performance bonus (€30,000 maximum OTE), featuring structured promotion pathways that elevate base pay up to €30,000.

Relocation Package

Fully covered direct flight ticket to Barcelona.
First month of private studio apartment accommodation provided upon landing.
Comprehensive relocation and administrative support for legal registration, tax, social security, and residency setup in Spain.

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