Paid Performance Manager

Jobtailor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Havas Market is seeking a senior Paid Performance Manager to lead a portfolio within the digital performance team in Manchester. You will manage 1-2 Paid Performance Executives, drive campaign implementation and optimization across paid search for enterprise clients, and partner with the Paid Performance Director to shape strategy.

You will lead client meetings, manage expectations, and contribute to new business opportunities, with a focus on delivering measurable results and maintaining

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in performance marketing, preferably at an agency.
• Experience handling enterprise clients and budgets of £1m+ in paid search.
• Strong knowledge of bid strategies, analytics tools and industry tech.
• Excellent communication to translate performance concepts to clients.

Responsibilities

• Own the management of key accounts within the digital performance team.
• Lead 1-2 Paid Performance Executives and guide campaign execution.
• Oversee campaign implementation, optimization, delivery and evaluation across paid search.
• Collaborate with the Paid Performance Director to influence strategy and client outcomes.
• Lead client meetings and manage stakeholders' expectations.

Skills

Performance Marketing

Campaign Optimization

Client Relationship Management

Excel Proficiency

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

Google Ads Certification

Microsoft Ads Certification

SA360 Certification

Pacvue

Skai

SimilarWeb

Adthena

SEMRush

Job description

• Manage a portfolio of key accounts within Havas Market’s digital performance team.
• Manage 1-2 Paid Performance Executives.
• Responsible for campaign implementation, analysis, optimisation, delivery and evaluation across paid search and all relevant formats.
• Work alongside the Paid Performance Director on clients and influence strategy.
• Lead client meetings and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the line manager on new business and PR opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years’ experience within a Performance remit, ideally within an agency environment.
• Proven experience of working with enterprise level clients and large budgets (£1 million+) in paid search.
• Extensive experience and proven certification across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics and SA360 (alongside any other relevant bid tech, i.e. Pacvue, Skaii).
• Experience and up to date knowledge competitor tools (SimilarWeb, Adthena, SEM Rush etc.).
• Excellent knowledge of industry tools and latest technologies.
• Must be able to communicate well, interpret Performance marketing to clients and manage client expectations.
• Good numeracy skills with strong knowledge/ experience of MS Excel.
• Passion for, and a wide understanding of, all aspects of digital media.
• Management experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload across your direct reports.
• Excellent communicator – written and verbal, with the ability to present confidently.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Thorough attention to detail.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing key accounts and leading performance marketing strategies, with a strong focus on campaign implementation and optimization across paid search. Proficient in utilizing industry tools and technologies to analyze performance and drive results for enterprise-level clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Google Ads Certification
• Microsoft Ads Certification
• Google Analytics Expertise
• SA360 Proficiency
• Paid Search Campaign Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Performance Marketing
• Campaign Implementation
• Data Analysis
• Budget Management
• MS Excel Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Client Relationship Management
• Ability to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

• Google Ads Certification
• Microsoft Ads Certification

Industry Keywords

• Digital Media
• Performance Marketing
• Paid Search
• Enterprise Clients
• Agency Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Pacvue
• Skaii
• SimilarWeb
• Adthena
• SEMRush