German Speaking Google Ads Onboarding Account Manager

Ignite; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Relocation support

On-site beachfront workspace

Job summary

Ignite in Barcelona, Catalonia, seeks a German-speaking Google Ads Account Strategist / Onboarding Account Manager. This hybrid, full-time role covers onboarding new clients and managing a portfolio of German-speaking partners, with an international career path along the Mediterranean coast.

You will lead onboarding, PPC strategy, client engagement, and analytics while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent German (C1–C2) for client communication and strong English for internal operations.
• Proven ability to independently manage client portfolios in CRM systems.
• Willingness to perform outbound phone outreach to engage senior executives.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and data analysis for reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary onboarding contact and design high-yield PPC strategies aligned with client goals.
• Execute outbound phone campaigns to educate clients, build rapport, and expand value.
• Assess client objectives to launch scalable campaign architectures for ROI.
• Maintain accurate CRM logs of all touchpoints and milestones.
• Analyze campaign data and deliver practical optimization recommendations.
• Guide clients on integrating Google Ads with broader digital pipelines.
• Provide market feedback to refine product offerings based on German market insights.

Skills

German C1-C2

English proficiency

Portfolio management

Outbound calls

CRM skills

Tech tools

Job description

Job Title: German-Speaking Google Ads Account Strategist / Onboarding 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) | Permanent Compensation: €26,000 gross annual base salary + €4,000 performance incentive award (€30,000 OTE, with promotion pathways elevating base pay to €30,000) Languages Required: Fluent German (C1–C2 level) & Business English

Role Overview

Become part of a scaling operational division in Barcelona overseeing a digital advertising initiative centered on Google Ads. Tailored for professionals with a solid background in cultivating commercial partnerships within the German-speaking market, this position establishes you as a key strategic marketing consultant.

You will take charge of a curated portfolio featuring expanding mid-sized businesses and emerging technology innovators in a fast-paced ecosystem. Your primary mission is to foster resilient collaborative partnerships, maximize the implementation of platform capabilities, minimize account churn, and uncover ongoing revenue expansion paths throughout your designated accounts—while enjoying an international career on the Mediterranean coast.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Client Onboarding & PPC Strategy: Act as the main point of contact for integrating incoming corporate clients while engineering high-yielding, customized pay-per-click strategies aligned with their commercial goals.

• Proactive Client Engagement: Execute systematic outbound telephone communication campaigns across your portfolio to educate account holders, build deep rapport, and expand account value.

• Needs Assessment & Custom Setup: Evaluate client objectives to launch tailored, scalable campaign architectures designed to generate swift commercial returns and maximize ROI.

• CRM & Portfolio Management: Maintain precise, methodically organized logs of every customer touchpoint and milestone within enterprise CRM platforms with absolute accuracy.

• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Examine core campaign data and deliver practical performance summaries along with clear optimization recommendations to client decision-makers.

• Funnel & Content Integration: Guide clients on tying Google Ads into wider digital pipelines, encompassing landing page enhancement and target audience segment testing.

• Market Feedback Loop: Transmit local market observations, competitive insights, and user feedback originating from Germany to assist in refining internal product creation and service offerings.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Languages: Advanced proficiency in German (C1–C2 standard) for flawless client communication, paired with robust professional English communication capabilities for internal operations.

• Operational Capabilities: Proven competency in independently administering client portfolios while maneuvering through CRM applications seamlessly.

• Active Communication: Enthusiastic disposition toward performing telephone-based outbound initiatives to engage senior executives and forge durable commercial alliances.

• Tech Savviness: Capability to utilize contemporary digital and AI tools to streamline data evaluation, automate reporting workflows, and personalize client engagements.

• Interpersonal & Business Skills: Superior written and verbal articulation, persuasive dexterity, emotional intelligence, sharp commercial insight, and a results-driven philosophy.

Specialized Skills for the German Market:

• Cultural & Market Insight: Comprehensive understanding of German corporate etiquette, organizational hierarchies, agency relationships, and risk management principles.

• Strategic Positioning: Ability to spot scaling German enterprises and frame Google Ads as a vital catalyst for their commercial growth.

• Regulatory Compliance: Practical familiarity with European data privacy regulations (GDPR) to ensure all campaign recommendations adhere strictly to legal requirements.

Desirable Qualities:

• Advanced emotional intelligence, systematic task execution, analytical perspective, and disciplined everyday work habits.

• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset focused on practical, outcome-based problem solving under pressure.

Benefits & Compensation Package

Salary & Incentives:

• Base & Bonus: €26,000 gross annual base earnings + €4,000 performance incentive award (€30,000 maximum total OTE).

• Advancement Incentive: Structured promotion pathways that elevate base pay directly to €30,000.

Relocation Package (For Candidates Moving to Barcelona):

• Inbound Flight: Fully paid airfare ticket directly to Barcelona.

• Accommodation: One full month of private studio accommodation provided upon landing.

• Administrative Support: Comprehensive paperwork support for tax, social security, legal residency (NIE), and residency establishment in Spain.

Health & Workplace Culture:

• Health Coverage: Private health and medical coverage provided from day one of employment.

• Office & Culture: Balanced, professional-casual work environment, exciting team challenges, and a contemporary beachfront workspace situated at the iconic World Trade Center Barcelona.

• Professional Growth: Ongoing training modules, official Google credentials, and personalized professional mentoring.

Career Growth & Evolution

• Level 1 (Account Manager - Year 1): Structured advancement framework allowing a transition into a senior tier within your initial 12 months, raising base compensation to €30,000 alongside enhanced performance bonuses.

• Level 2 (Team Leader): Step up into operational management to oversee junior account managers, coordinate daily operations, mentor colleagues, and hit collective team targets.

• Level 3 (Quality Analyst): Shift into a strategic quality assurance capacity reviewing account compliance, service standards, and operational workflows.