German Speaking Google Ads Onboarding Account Manager

Ignite; Mataró; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Private health insurance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ignite in Barcelona is seeking a German-speaking Google Ads Account Strategist / Onboarding Account Manager. The role focuses on onboarding and managing a mid-market portfolio, driving platform adoption, and reducing churn while building an international career in Catalonia.

You will own a portfolio of German-speaking clients, conduct proactive outreach, and deliver performance insights. The position offers a hybrid model (3 days on-site, 2 remote) with a clear pathway to elevated base pay and

Qualifications

• Fluent command of German (C1-C2) for flawless client engagement and strong business English for internal operations.
• Proven background managing corporate account portfolios and using CRM tools.
• Outbond outreach experience to engage senior decision-makers and grow revenue.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new corporate accounts and build tailored PPC strategies aligned with growth.
• Proactively engage clients via structured outbound calls to expand revenue.
• Assess client targets to design flexible, high-performing campaigns for ROAS.
• Maintain precise CRM records of interactions, milestones, and pipeline updates.
• Analyze campaign metrics and deliver actionable optimization recommendations.
• Help integrate Google Ads into broader funnels with landing page testing.
• Gather German market insights to inform product and tooling improvements.

Skills

German language proficiency (C1-C2)

Business English

CRM proficiency

Outbound outreach

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal communication

Tools

CRM systems

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 base salary + €4,000 performance bonus (€30,000 OTE, with progression routes elevating base salary to €30,000)

Languages Required: Fluent German (C1-C2) & Business English

Role Overview

Join an energetic operational division in Barcelona managing a premier digital marketing portfolio centered on Google Ads. Designed for professionals skilled in cultivating B2B client partnerships within the German commercial market, this position establishes you as an expert digital strategist.

You will take ownership of a dedicated portfolio comprising expanding mid-market enterprises and emerging tech innovators. Your primary mission is to build lasting business partnerships, drive platform feature adoption, minimize account churn, and unlock commercial expansion opportunities across your client accounts while developing a high-impact international career in Catalonia.

Key Responsibilities & Core Tasks

• Client Onboarding & PPC Strategy: Serve as the primary contact for onboarding new corporate accounts and constructing tailored pay-per-click campaign strategies aligned with client growth objectives.

• Proactive Client Engagement: Execute structured outbound phone outreach across your portfolio to educate account holders, build trust, develop deep rapport, and expand revenue streams.

• Needs Assessment & Custom Setup: Evaluate client commercial targets to build flexible, high-performing campaign structures that maximize return on ad spend (ROAS).

• CRM & Portfolio Management: Maintain precise, methodically organized logs of all account interactions, strategic milestones, and pipeline updates within internal CRM platforms with absolute accuracy.

• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Analyze key campaign metrics and deliver transparent evaluation reports and actionable optimization strategies to executive client stakeholders.

• Funnel & Content Integration: Assist clients in integrating Google Ads into broader digital funnels, focusing on landing page optimization and target audience segment testing.

• Market Feedback Loop: Gather local market insights, competitive intelligence, and user feedback originating from Germany to help refine product offerings and internal tools.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Languages: Fluent command of German (C1-C2 level) for flawless client engagement, complemented by strong business English skills for internal operations.

• Operational Capabilities: Proven background managing corporate account portfolios independently while mastering CRM applications and business software seamlessly.

• Active Communication: Enthusiastic about conducting outbound phone consultations to engage senior decision-makers and build enduring commercial relationships.

• Tech Savviness: Aptitude for leveraging modern AI tools and digital analytics tools to streamline performance reporting and personalize client interactions.

• Interpersonal & Business Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, persuasive ability, commercial acumen, emotional intelligence, and a results-driven mindset.

Specialized Skills for the German Market:

• Cultural & Market Insight: In-depth understanding of German business etiquette, organizational decision structures, agency relationships, and risk management principles.

• Strategic Positioning: Ability to identify scaling German enterprises and position Google Ads as a vital catalyst for their commercial expansion.

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

Desirable Qualities:

• High emotional intelligence, structured task execution, analytical rigor, disciplined work habits, and composure under high-volume workloads.

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

Benefits & Compensation Package

Salary & Incentives:

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

• Advancement Pathways: Clear promotion pathways structured to elevate base pay directly to €30,000.

Relocation Package (For Candidates Moving to Barcelona):

• Inbound Flight: Fully covered flight ticket directly to Barcelona.

• Accommodation: 1 full month of private studio accommodation furnished upon arrival.

• Administrative Guidance: Complete support for tax registration, social security, legal residency (NIE), and bureaucratic setup in Spain.

Health & Workplace Culture:

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

• Office & Culture: Balanced casual-professional workplace culture, team-building events, and a modern beachfront office space at the World Trade Center Barcelona.

• Professional Growth: Regular skills workshops, official Google accreditations, and tailored one-on-one professional coaching.

Career Growth & Evolution

• Level 1 (Account Manager - Year 1): Defined progression framework to advance into a senior tier within your first 12 months, raising base salary to €30,000 alongside enhanced performance bonuses.

• Level 2 (Team Leader): Step into operational management to direct junior account managers, organize daily schedules, mentor team members, and hit collective team performance targets.

• Level 3 (Quality Analyst): Transition into a strategic quality assurance role auditing campaign compliance, service standards, and operational workflows.