Manager, Paid Search

wppmedia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vision & dental coverage

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a Manager of Paid Search to own client engagements across the UK and offshore teams. You will lead campaigns, optimize performance, and mentor junior colleagues while partnering with the Account Director.

This role demands hands-on expertise in search bidding, data-driven optimization, and cross-channel collaboration within a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Paid Search experience and best-practice knowledge.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and offshore teams.
• Performance-driven with ability to turn insights into action.
• Proven ability to develop audience strategies for Paid Search.
• Experience with bid rules, automation, and campaign optimization.
• Ability to articulate tactics and budgets clearly to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, creation and ongoing management of Paid Search campaigns.
• Perform health checks and optimize accounts following Mindshare best practices.
• Develop testing plans and leverage media owner betas where possible.
• Prepare presentations and lead client calls and meetings.
• Translate campaign strategy into delivery and coordinate across markets.
• Mentor and manage junior team members and offshore staff.

Skills

Paid Search

Campaign management

Mentoring

Data analysis

Bid rules & automation

Cross-channel

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

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Role Summary and Impact

We are seeking an experienced Paid Search Account Manager who will play an instrumental role in developing our offering by taking ownership of the ongoing client engagements, and management of Paid Search teams (Account Executive+) within the UK and offshore. The Account Manager will support the Account Director to develop and implement the strategic vision for our clients businesses to help them achieve their objectives.

Responsibilities

Delivering clientperformance

• Leading the planning, creation, and on-going management of Paid Search campaigns
• Carrying out health checks on the accounts to ensure they are set up and running as per Mindshare best practice
• Proactively performing regular optimization of accounts, monitoring market changes and identifying development opportunities
• Creating and leading the execution of development and testing plans including media owner betas where possible
• Preparing presentations and leading client calls and face to face meetings
• Working with the AD to devise campaign strategy and translate this into campaign delivery

Raising ourprofile

• Playing an active role in team meetings and agency events
• Writing case studies of great work delivered by the team
• Volunteering to assist with new business pitches, and other cross-agency initiatives

Inspiring ourpeople

• Collaborating with other digital teams within the Mindshare Channels and Solutions department
• Delegating and managing workloads across the junior members of the team
• Contributing to and owning personal development plans
• Arranging/attending training to progress you and the team’s knowledge and capability
• Motivating junior team members to develop their knowledge of social best practices
• Supporting the educating of planning teams on the benefits and purpose of Paid Search

Driving ourprocess

• Making full use of the technology available, implementing processes and practices that maximize operational efficiencies
• The accurate management of budgets, adhering to the Mindshare finance process
• Taking responsibility for junior team members accurately following all aspects of Mindshare process
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, and providing recommendations

Skills and Experience

The candidate will report into the Paid Search Account Director. Working within the Paid Search team, they will be integral to achieving client goals, and the development and optimization of Paid Search activity as part of integrated multi-channel campaigns. The ideal candidate will be expected to use their own initiative to manage Google and Bing campaigns via extensive use of bid management platforms. You will be expected to champion the Mindshare Channels and Solutions best practice approach to delivering campaigns, multi market strategy coordination and communication. You will lead by example, taking responsibility for the guidance and development of junior members of the team.

Essential Criteria

• Exceptional hands-on Paid Search experience and comprehensive knowledge of best practice
• Experience supporting, developing, and mentoring junior team members and offshore teams
• Performance focused with a strong ability to turn insight into action
• An expert in developing and implementing audience strategies to optimise Paid Search campaigns
• Experienced in applying bid rules, buying methods and automation to optimise and complement campaign management tasks
• Able to clearly articulate the rationale for proposed campaign tactics (channels, budget, audience, formats etc.) and present these back internally and to clients
• Aware of how Paid Search can integrate with other digital and offline channels
• Able to devise a testing approach/roadmap delivering statistically significant results and insights
• Experience working with client leadership, developing day to day client relationships
• Analytically minded with very good attention to detail, able to identify trends in large data sets

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That'swhywe’veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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