German Speaking Google Ads Onboarding Account Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Private studio apartment on arrival

Private health coverage from day one

Google accreditations and coaching

Oceanfront Barcelona office

Job summary

Ignite in Barcelona is seeking a German-speaking Google Ads Account Strategist to manage a growing portfolio and build strong client relationships. The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration, campaign optimization, and identifying expansion opportunities in a fast-changing market.

You will lead onboarding, strategy development, and performance reporting while leveraging AI tools to automate insights and deliver results across mid-sized German-market accounts.

Qualifications

• German fluency at C1–C2 for client interactions.
• Business English proficiency for internal operations.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new clients and craft PPC strategies aligned with objectives.
• Outreach to train accounts and expand operations.
• Assess goals to build targeted campaign structures maximizing ROAS.
• Maintain CRM and portfolio logs with precision.

Skills

German fluency

English proficiency

CRM mastery

Outbound outreach

AI tools

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Tools

Google Ads

CRM platforms

Job description

• Salary: €26,000 Gross Base Salary + €4,000 Performance Bonus (Up to €30,000 OTE, with clear progression routes elevating base salary 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) & Business English

Role Overview

Join an energetic team in Barcelona managing a high-profile online marketing campaign for Google Ads. Tailored for professionals skilled in building client relationships within the German business sector, this role positions you as an expert digital consultant. You will take ownership of a portfolio of growing mid-sized companies and emerging tech leaders in a fast-changing market. Your primary goal is to form strong business partnerships, increase platform feature adoption, lower account churn, and discover commercial expansion opportunities across your client accounts while enjoying a vibrant international career on the Mediterranean coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Onboarding & PPC Strategy: Serve as the primary contact for onboarding new business clients and creating effective, customized pay-per-click campaign strategies aligned with their commercial objectives.
• Proactive Client Engagement: Conduct continuous outbound phone outreach across your portfolio to train accounts, build trust, cultivate deep rapport, and expand business operations.
• Needs Assessment & Custom Setup: Analyze customer goals to build targeted, flexible campaign structures that produce fast results and maximize return on ad spend (ROAS).
• CRM & Portfolio Management: Maintain accurate, organized history logs of all client interactions, milestone updates, and strategic portfolios within internal CRM platforms with absolute precision.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Review key campaign KPIs and deliver actionable evaluation reports and transparent optimization strategies to key account stakeholders.
• Funnel & Content Integration: Help client accounts align Google Ads with broader digital marketing funnels, landing page optimization, and target audience testing.
• Market Feedback Loop: Provide local market insights, competitive information, and user feedback originating from Germany to help refine product offerings and internal tools.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Languages: Fluent command of German (C1–C2) for flawless client interactions, alongside strong business English skills for internal operations.
• Operational Capabilities: Proven experience managing business client accounts independently while mastering CRM software and digital applications easily.
• Active Communication: Enthusiastic about making outbound phone calls to connect with executive stakeholders and form strong, enduring professional relationships.
• Tech Savviness: Skill in applying modern AI tools and digital platforms to automate reporting data and customize client interactions.
• Interpersonal & Business Skills: Superior written and oral communication, persuasive ability, business literacy, emotional intelligence, and a goal-driven mindset.

Specialized Skills for the German Market

• Cultural & Market Insight: Deep understanding of German corporate culture, business decision frameworks, agency structures, and risk considerations.
• Strategic Positioning: Capacity to identify growing German firms and present Google Ads as a key driver for business expansion.
• Regulatory Compliance: Working knowledge of European privacy legislation (GDPR) to ensure campaign strategies adhere strictly to regulations.

Desirable Qualities

• High emotional intelligence, structured execution skills, analytical mind, organized work habits, and composure under high-volume pressure.
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset centered on practical, outcome-based problem-solving.

Benefits & Compensation Package

• Salary: €26,000 gross annual base salary + €4,000 performance incentive (€30,000 total OTE), with clear advancement paths to a €30,000 base pay rate.
• Relocation Package:
  • Covered airfare ticket to Barcelona.
  • 1 full month of private studio apartment accommodation upon arrival.
  • Full administrative assistance for tax, social security, legal residency registration, and bureaucratic setup in Spain.
• Health & Wellness: Private health and medical coverage included from day one of employment.
• Professional Growth: Regular skill workshops, official Google accreditations, and tailored one-on-one career coaching.
• Workplace Culture: Balanced casual-professional workplace culture, engaging team challenges, and a modern oceanfront office space at the World Trade Center Barcelona.

Career Growth & Evolution

• Level 1: Account Manager (Year 1): Defined progression route to transition into a senior role within your first 12 months, boosting base salary to €30,000 plus enhanced performance bonuses.
• Level 2: Team Leader: Step into team management to guide junior account managers, direct daily schedules, coordinate strategies, and achieve overall performance targets.
• Level 3: Quality Analyst: Move into a quality assurance role analyzing campaign standards, output quality, and service workflows.