Paid Media Account Manager

Iris Worldwide; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency in London is seeking a Performance Marketing - Account Manager to lead client campaigns, particularly in paid media. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in client relations and data analysis, driving strategic recommendations based on campaign performance. This role offers flexibility and growth opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

BUPA private health care

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a hands-on client-facing role.
• Solid understanding of PPC and experience with other paid media channels.
• Comfortable analysing campaign performance data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Paid Media and Organic tactical plans.
• Lead clients and colleagues in campaign execution.
• Prepare performance reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Client relationship management

PPC

SEO

Data analysis

Tools

Google Analytics

SEMrush

Job description

Overview

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The Opportunity

We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven Performance Marketing - Account Manager to join our team of Digital Marketing specialists.

You will work across a variety of brands, which helps keep things fresh and fun, and offers ample opportunity for growth by gaining experience across multiple verticals and specialisms. Our Performance Marketing teams are known for their 360 degree understanding of the digital landscape, from PPC and SEO, to Display, Paid Social, Programmatic, and Conversion Rate Optimisation.

The role offers a blend of creativity, analytics, project management as well as client and team leadership, so no day is the same. A strong candidate will have proven experience in a hands-on client-facing role and will be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of at least PPC (other paid media channels or SEO desirable).

You should be comfortable analysing campaign performance data and developing strategic recommendations off the back of it.

The role is client-facing, so we're looking for someone who enjoys the campaign build and activation side as much as building client relationships and rapport.

Responsibilities

• Developing Paid Media and Organic tactical plans backed by research, data analysis and best practices. The main focus of this role would be on paid media initially
• Leading clients and colleagues in the execution of campaigns, from SEO content and technical on-site optimisation to paid media campaigns' setup, ad copywriting, targeting optimisation and budget management.
• Analysing campaign performance data via tools such as Google Analytics, Google Looker Studio, SEMrush, Excel and individual ad platform tools
• Line-managing and mentoring a junior Exec (not at the start, but desirable in the mid to long-term).
• Preparing performance reports and PowerPoint presentations to showcase our work and results to clients.
• Communicating with clients on weekly stand-up calls, monthly in-person catch-ups and quarterly business reviews.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar role, Paid Search experience is essential
• Experience with other paid media channels and an understanding of SEO is desirable.
• Confident in building relationships with and presenting to clients.
• Comfortable analysing data and drawing strategic recommendations.
• Enjoys working with others in a collaboration-driven environment.
• Keen to take on ownership of projects and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to formulate tactical plans and strategies for your campaigns with some level of autonomy.
• You're a self-starter and eager to learn. You identify with a growth mindset and don't shy away from working

Iris Core Values

• PASSION
• PROACTIVITY
• PERFORMANCE

Passion fuels everything we do. You might be the loudest voice in the room or quietly crushing it behind the scenes. What matters is that you care. About the work. About the people. About the impact. We show up with energy, get involved, and make this place better every day for each other and for our clients.

We don't wait for permission. We get stuck in. Iris people take ownership, stay curious, and never stop learning. We are always looking for smarter ways of working, new skills to master, and better answers to the briefs we're given and even the ones we're not. We don't sit still and we don't let opportunities pass us by.

Great work is our baseline. We push for better. We collaborate across teams, challenge the norm, and raise the quality of everything we deliver. Strong performance isn't just about doing your part. It's about growing the business, helping others succeed, and showing clients what Iris is made of.

Benefits

Annual Leave

• 25 days per annum
• 3 additional days to be used for religious holiday (will default to Christmas period unless you request otherwise)
• 1 extra day off for your birthday (if your birthday falls on a weekend you can take it on the Friday or Monday)
• An additional day after both 3 and 5 years of service
• Climate exchange day - should you choose a more sustainable method of travel to your holiday; you'll get an additional day off as our way of saying thank you for looking after the planet.

Flexibility

• Flexible working (3 office days)
• Core hours (10am - 4pm)

Healthcare & Wellbeing

• BUPA private health care
• BUPA dental care
• Specsavers free eyecare tests
• 3-month Sabbatical after five years of service
• Discounted Gym Memberships through Aviva
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Mental Health First Aid
• NABS Support (Free counselling, therapy and training sessions)

Family Leave

• Enhanced Maternity leave:
  • 4 months full pay after 1 years' service
  • 6 months full pay after 2 years' service
• Enhanced Paternity leave
  • 4 weeks full pay after 1 years' service
• IVF support - giving you flexibility to attend appointments and recover from procedures
• Additional Parental support - meaning you can be there for your family's important moments

Pension & Financial Planning

• Pension scheme
• Personal access to our independent Financial Advisor
• Aviva Group income protection scheme

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