Paid Media Manager

Ronald James Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Location flexibility

Referral schemes

Learning and progression

Team social events

Job summary

Ronald James Group in Leeds is seeking an experienced Paid Media Manager to lead strategy and performance across a portfolio of high‑value client accounts. You will plan, forecast and commercially deliver, combining strategic thinking with strong client management.

You will mentor Analysts and Executives, contribute to audits, proposals and new business pitches, and provide regular performance updates to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience in paid media with strategic ownership.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Advanced knowledge of paid media platforms and reporting tools.
• Excellent client communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Passion for supporting and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead paid media strategy across a portfolio of high‑value client accounts.
• Manage campaign performance and deliver results against client KPIs.
• Lead seasonal planning, forecasting and budgeting.
• Develop integrated strategies with awareness of other digital channels.
• Build strong client relationships and provide strategic recommendations.
• Mentor and line manage Analysts and Executives, supporting their development.
• Contribute to audits, proposals and new business pitches.
• Provide updates to senior leadership on account performance and opportunities.

Skills

Paid media strategy

Analytical skills

Client communication

Forecasting

Leadership

Tools

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GA4

Forecasting tools

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Paid Media Manager to join a growing digital marketing agency.

You'll lead the strategy and performance of a portfolio of client accounts, taking responsibility for planning, forecasting and commercial delivery. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with client management and supporting the development of others.

What you'll be doing

• Leading paid media strategy across a portfolio of high-value client accounts.
• Managing campaign performance and delivering results against client KPIs and wider business objectives.
• Leading seasonal planning, forecasting and budgeting.
• Developing integrated strategies with an awareness of other digital channels.
• Building strong client relationships and providing strategic recommendations.
• Mentoring and line managing Analysts and Executives, supporting their development through regular check-ins and reviews.
• Contributing to audits, proposals and new business pitches.
• Providing updates to senior leadership on account performance and opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• At least four years' experience in paid media, with proven strategic responsibility.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Advanced knowledge of paid media platforms and reporting tools.
• Excellent client communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A passion for supporting and developing others.

What's on offer:

• Flexible working hours and location.
• Client and employee referral schemes.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A friendly and collaborative team environment.
• Regular optional social events.