German Speaking Google Ads Onboarding Account Manager

Ignite.; l'Hospitalet de Llobregat; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Private health insurance

Structured career growth

Job summary

Ignite seeks a bilingual account manager in Barcelona to lead German market campaigns and advisory for mid-market and tech clients. You will drive onboarding, onboarding, and growth through PPC optimization and strategic client engagements.

The role combines hybrid work in Barcelona with career progression, high client interaction, and a focus on expanding GA campaigns across a dynamic portfolio.

Qualifications

• Languages: German (C1–C2) and English proficiency for internal admin.
• Ability to manage client portfolios independently on digital platforms.
• Willingness to conduct outbound outreach to executives.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and data workflows.
• Comfort using modern digital and AI tools to tailor communications.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new accounts and design tailored PPC campaigns.
• Regular outbound calls to educate and engage clients.
• Assess client goals and build scalable campaign frameworks.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM and track milestones.
• Analyze ad performance and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Align Google Ads with sales funnels and optimize audiences.
• Relay market feedback from Germany to improve services.

Skills

German fluent (C1–C2)

Professional English

Client portfolio management

Outbound outreach

CRM proficiency

Digital/AI tools

Tools

CRM tools

Google Ads

Job description

Compensation: €26,000 Gross Annual Base Salary + €4,000 Performance Bonus (Up to €30,000 OTE; advancement paths raise base pay to €30,000)

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

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

Employment Type: Full-Time Position (39 Hours / Week)

Language Requirements: Native or Proficient German (C1–C2) & Professional English

Role Overview

Join a forward-thinking team in Barcelona managing a fast-expanding Google Ads project. Created for professionals with strong commercial advisory skills tailored to the German market, this position places you in the role of a trusted marketing consultant. You will manage a dedicated portfolio of mid-market businesses and rapidly scaling tech firms within a vibrant workplace. Your core objective is to cultivate enduring partnerships, drive feature adoption, minimize client churn, and unlock expansion opportunities across your accounts while building an inspiring international career in a breathtaking waterfront facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Onboarding & PPC Strategy: Serve as the main point of contact for onboarding new accounts and designing customized, high-performing pay-per-click campaigns tailored to client objectives.
• Proactive Client Engagement: Conduct regular outbound calls across your portfolio to educate users, establish trust, develop strong rapport, and increase account lifetime value.
• Needs Assessment & Custom Setup: Analyze client goals to construct scalable, tailored campaign frameworks that deliver fast results and maximize return on ad spend (ROAS).
• CRM & Portfolio Management: Maintain precise, well-organized records of all client touchpoints, milestone updates, and communications within internal CRM systems.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Review essential advertising metrics to deliver actionable reporting and clear optimization recommendations to client leadership.
• Funnel & Content Integration: Support clients in aligning Google Ads with broader sales funnels, encompassing landing page optimization and audience segmentation tactics.
• Market Feedback Loop: Relay local market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback gathered from Germany to influence internal product updates and service standards.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Languages: Advanced fluency in German (C1–C2 level) for seamless client interactions, combined with professional English proficiency for internal administration.
• Operational Capabilities: Proven capacity to handle client portfolios independently while navigating digital platforms and CRM tools with ease.
• Active Communication: Willingness to conduct outbound telephone outreach to connect with executive decision-makers and forge lasting commercial relationships.
• Tech Savviness: Proficiency in leveraging modern digital and AI tools to streamline data workflows and personalize client communications.
• Interpersonal & Business Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication, persuasive demeanor, emotional intelligence, strong commercial acumen, and a goal-oriented mindset.

Specialized Skills for the German Market:

• Cultural & Market Insight: Thorough understanding of German corporate culture, business protocols, agency dynamics, and risk preferences.
• Strategic Positioning: Ability to recognize growing German companies and frame Google Ads as a primary driver for their business expansion.
• Regulatory Compliance: Working knowledge of European privacy legislation (GDPR) to guarantee all campaign strategies comply with legal standards.

Desirable Qualities:

• High emotional intelligence, structured working style, analytical approach, organized habits, and poise under high-volume workloads.
• A proactive, growth-driven mindset focused on practical, solution-oriented problem solving.

Benefits & Compensation Package

• Salary: €26,000 gross base salary per year + €4,000 performance incentive (€30,000 OTE cap), featuring defined promotion pathways that elevate base pay to €30,000.
• Relocation Package:
  • Fully covered direct flight to Barcelona provided.
  • One month of complimentary private studio apartment accommodation upon arrival.
  • Comprehensive relocation assistance covering administrative registration, tax setup, social security, and residency documentation in Spain.
• Health & Wellness: Private medical insurance coverage active from your very first day on the job.
• Professional Growth: Structured training programs, official Google certifications, and personalized career mentoring.
• Workplace Culture: A balanced, professional yet welcoming atmosphere, regular team events, and a modern oceanfront workplace at the World Trade Center Barcelona.

Career Growth & Evolution

• Level 1: Account Manager (Year 1): Rapid promotion track to move into a senior classification within a year, increasing base salary to €30,000 plus performance bonuses.
• Level 2: Team Leader: Progress into a leadership role to mentor junior account managers, coordinate daily schedules, direct strategy, and achieve performance targets.
• Level 3: Quality Analyst: Transition into a strategic quality assurance position auditing campaign compliance, service quality, and operational procedures.