Paid Media Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Paid Media Account Manager to lead innovative campaigns across various platforms. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where creativity meets strategy, empowering you to take ownership of client relationships and campaign success. With a focus on collaboration and continuous learning, you'll thrive in a culture that values adaptability and effective communication. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact in the world of digital advertising, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive paycheck

Training budget (£500/year)

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Flexible workdays

Company pension scheme

Global remote work opportunity (1 month/year)

Early finishes on Fridays

Friendly atmosphere for growth

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in Paid Media with expertise in Paid Search and Paid Social.
• Strong organisational and team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Paid Search and Social strategies for clients.
• Manage client communications and build strong relationships.

Skills

Paid Search

Paid Social

Organisational Skills

Team Management

Presentation Skills

Performance Optimisation

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Google Data Studio

Job description

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Established in 2018, Kandidly is a young start-up with a team of ambitious specialists on a mission! Paid Media is our secret sauce, we specialise in your favourite platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Google, TikTok, YouTube & Amazon.

We're a small independent agency with BIG goals, we have exciting plans for 2025 and beyond. We're selective about our clients – as we believe in nurturing strong and lasting client relationships – and the same applies to our team, and now is the perfect time for an ambitious Executive to join us on our journey.

With offices based on Fleet Street in central London, we've embraced the flexibility of remote work, but are usually in the office 2 days a week. We have a range of clients across different verticals including Ecommerce, Retail, FMCG, Travel and more.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Paid Media expert with 2 - 3 years experience with a strong grasp of both Paid Search & Paid Social campaign planning and management. This role would be ideal for an Account Executive looking for a step up or an Account Manager looking for a new challenge.

Characteristics we value

• Curiosity and Continuous Learning: Always hungry to learn and grow, love soaking up knowledge and asking meaningful questions
• Accountability: Takes the reins and owns the results, not afraid to be accountable and deliver
• Effective Communication: Confident communicator with killer time management skills, spreads good vibes (with a strong meme game), and gets things done.
• Adaptability: Thrives in the fast lane, resilient and flexible, ready to tackle challenges with a smile.

What you will be doing

In the heart of the action at Kandidly, the Paid Media Account Manager gig is the maestro orchestrating the Paid Search and Paid Social strategies for our clients. You'll own the show, managing client communications via email and regular calls, with occasional in-person meetups.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Management

• Develop and execute Paid Search and Social strategies, collaborating with the Director in strategy review meetings.
• Plan, launch, and navigate campaign journeys with precision, making sure they align perfectly with client briefs and our standards.
• Optimise campaigns for direct response, troubleshoot errors and meet client targets efficiently.

Client Management

• Serve as the day-to-day client contact, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of clients, their customers, and campaign goals.
• Build strong client relationships, promptly address queries, and lead client calls with valuable insights.
• Execute Best Practices, regularly reviewing clients' advertising accounts, showing an understanding of campaign context, activation details, and upcoming initiatives.
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly or monthly meetings to deliver valuable insights and strategic guidance.

Team Management & Development

• Delegate tasks to Account Executives, managing workloads and expectations for campaign activities.
• Take responsibility for the technical development of the Account Executive team, providing training and feedback to enhance their skills.

Skills & Requirements

• Paid Search: Weave your magic in Paid Search, crafting plans and executing plans and tactics for Search & PMAX campaigns.
• Paid Social: Experience in planning, executing, and Sales / Conversion and specifically catalogue campaigns to performance KPIs such as CPA, and ROAS.
• Organisational Dynamo: Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Team Management: A coaching pro with a knack for effective team leadership and management.
• Presentation Magic: Confident presentation skills, delivering impact and keeping it engaging.
• Team Development: Proven track record of developing team members and upskilling the crew.
• Performance Optimisation: Proficient in fine-tuning and boosting client activities, hitting those KPIs with style.
• People Whisperer: A people-oriented approach with top-notch interpersonal skills.
• Analytical Data Nerd: Strong numerical and analytical capabilities, whether it's Excel wizardry or ‘Google Data (Looker) Studio’ finesse.
• Challenge Conqueror: Logical approach to challenges, tackling them proactively.
• Industry Explorer: Proactively explore the latest industry releases, developments, and opportunities, sharing insights internally.
• Confident Client manner: Shine in client servicing, delivering a blend of professionalism, clear communication, positivity, and proactive solutions to clients.

If you are craving a new adventure and have big aspirations this could be a great match and we would love to speak to you!

What we are offering you

• Get a solid & competitive paycheck and some awesome perks!
• Work in a friendly atmosphere where you can grow and learn exciting new things.
• Enjoy a £500/year training budget to keep your skills on point.
• Embrace the hybrid work life – we've got you covered with a laptop and home office essentials.
• Benefit from competitive perks, including private medical insurance and 25 days of annual leave (and your birthday off)
• Opportunity for global remote work (for 1 month a year)
• Fridays are the new Saturdays, with early finishes and loads of social events.
• Plan for the future with our company pension scheme.
• Find us at 107-111 Fleet St, London – and yes, flexible workdays with 2 days in the office!

How to Apply

• Make yourself stand-out! A lot of candidates we get applying for this job don’t read the job description or know who Kandidly are or what we do! So, you could always “Easy Apply” on LinkedIn but you could also email us at [emailprotected] or message us directly on LinkedIn telling us:
• Who you are & what you know about Paid Media
• What you love about advertising
• Why do you want to work for Kandidly?

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note

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**We are unable to sponsor visas at present.