Paid Performance Manager

Zealous Agency; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Zealous Agency is seeking a Paid Performance Manager to join their Leeds team. This role involves managing and optimizing paid media campaigns primarily via Google and Microsoft platforms, alongside driving strategic discussions for account growth. Candidates should have 2+ years in agency paid media, proficiency in analytics tools, and a focus on both B2B and B2C strategies. The role promises exposure to substantial budgets and a supportive team environment, ideal for those looking to take ownership in their career.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in agency paid media.
• Strong hands-on experience with Google and Microsoft platforms.
• Confident with Analytics and SA360.
• Ability to speak comfortably with clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee paid media implementation and optimization.
• Manage campaigns across Google and Microsoft.
• Drive automation and testing frameworks.
• Lead client presentations and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with teams for innovative strategies.

Skills

Paid media management

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Analytics

SA360

Client management

Job description

I’m working with a genuinely strong performance-led agency who are looking for a Paid Performance Manager to join their Leeds team.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a scaled, well-established performance environment working across both B2B and B2C brands. You’ll get the best of both worlds, strategic B2B campaigns alongside fast-paced, commercially driven B2C accounts.

This isn’t just about managing campaigns. It’s about owning performance and having a real say in how accounts grow.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of paid media across your client set, from implementation through to optimisation, insight and long-term growth strategy.

• Managing campaigns across Google and Microsoft (Search, Performance Max, Demand Gen and more)
• Driving automation, testing frameworks and best practices
• Working closely with senior leadership to shape paid strategy
• Managing and mentoring 1–2 execs
• Leading client calls and presenting monthly and quarterly performance reviews
• Delivering reporting that goes beyond numbers

You’ll be part of a wider performance community, so there’s collaboration across teams and a genuine opportunity to innovate.

Why this role stands out

• Exposure to both B2B and B2C verticals
• Meaningful budgets and proper strategic conversations
• Room to test, trial and push new ideas
• Clear progression and development
• A supportive but high-performing team

What they’re looking for

• 2+ years’ agency experience in paid media
• Strong hands‑on experience across Google & Microsoft platforms
• Confident with Analytics and SA360
• Comfortable speaking to clients and owning conversations
• Organised, proactive and commercially minded

Management experience is a bonus, but they’re equally open to someone ready to step up and take more ownership.

If you’re at Senior Exec/Account Manager level and ready for more influence or already managing but want stronger clients and more strategic input, this is well worth a conversation.