Paid Performance Manager

Search Laboratory (now Havas Market UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Paid Performance Manager to lead innovative B2B campaigns. This dynamic role involves managing PPC strategies, overseeing a small team, and fostering client relationships to achieve outstanding results. The ideal candidate will have a strong agency background in performance media, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving success. Join a vibrant team that values creativity and collaboration, and contribute to transformative marketing solutions that make a real impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of agency experience in performance media, particularly in B2B.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills with a focus on client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage PPC campaigns to meet client objectives.
• Lead client presentations and ensure adherence to SLAs and deadlines.

Skills

PPC Campaign Management

Client Relationship Building

Performance Media Strategy

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Google Analytics

SA360

Job description

Join to apply for the Paid Performance Manager role at Search Laboratory (now Havas Market UK)

Reporting To: Paid Performance Director

Office Location: Havas Village Leeds, BlockHaus West Park, LS16 6QG

About Havas Market

We are Havas Market, part of the Havas Media Network (HMN) – a network spanning almost 1,000 people across London, Leeds, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

Our vision is to deliver limitless performance for our clients by breaking down media barriers to build cohesive multi-channel experiences that combine tech and human flair. Our expertise spans paid media (PPC, paid social, international), owned media (SEO, CRO, content, creative, localisation), and earned media (digital PR, social).

As a hub of performance specialists, we work directly with clients via Havas Market and also service the performance media needs of other agency brands within HMN, including Havas Media, Arena Media, and Ledger Bennett.

Our Values

• Human at Heart: Respect, empower, and support others, fostering an inclusive workplace and meaningful experiences.
• Head for Rigour: Deliver high-quality, outcome-focused work and strive for continual improvement.
• Mind for Flair: Embrace diversity and bold thinking to innovate and craft unique solutions.

The Role

This position, based in Leeds within the PPC team, focuses on the B2B vertical. You will be part of a scaled performance community within Havas Market but will work closely with Ledger Bennett, our global B2B marketing agency.

You will manage 1-2 executives, overseeing campaign implementation, analysis, optimisation, and evaluation across paid search and formats like Performance Max, Demand Gen, and possibly app activity. You will influence strategy and lead innovative solutions alongside the AD.

The role involves client-facing responsibilities, including regular calls, meetings, and leading larger client presentations. Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a hunger for success are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage PPC campaigns to meet client objectives.
• Promote best practices, innovation, and automation across campaigns.
• Develop understanding of B2B audiences and the consumer journey.
• Plan and execute holistic paid strategies with support as needed.
• Attend team meetings and uphold agency culture.
• Ensure adherence to SLAs and deadlines.
• Optimise campaigns using bid management tools like SA360.
• Drive innovation and media firsts.
• Manage finances and budgets.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.
• Lead client presentations and deliver reports.
• Contribute to team initiatives and development plans.
• Produce media plans and supporting documents demonstrating expertise.
• Manage personal development and team skill growth.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• 2+ years agency experience in performance media.
• Experience in B2B, managing scaled budgets, ideally cross-market.
• Client-facing experience and relationship building.
• Management experience is desirable.
• Strong storytelling, presentation, and communication skills.
• Extensive experience with Google/Microsoft Ads, Analytics, and SA360.
• Knowledge of competitor tools.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and a self-starter.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong numeracy and Excel skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Advertising and Other
• Industry: Advertising Services