Paid Search Account Director

Oscar Associates Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Manchester is looking for a Paid Search Account Director to lead the strategic planning and execution of paid search campaigns. You will drive the performance optimisation of accounts, ensuring quality results through strong leadership and innovative strategies. The role requires building trusted relationships with clients, guiding a team towards excellence, and maintaining best practices for delivery. If you possess paid search expertise and leadership qualities, this opportunity offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work pattern.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in paid search management and account leadership.
• Proven track record of developing and executing search strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of paid search across accounts.
• Build trusted client relationships and deliver impactful insights.
• Ensure quality execution through best practices and governance.
• Inspire and manage the team for quality delivery and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Paid search expertise

Job description

Job Title : Paid Search Account Director

Location : Manchester

Work Pattern - Hybrid

Type : Permanent, full-time

Salary : £45,000 plus benefits

About the Role :

As Search Account Director, you will lead the end-to-end planning, strategic direction, and performance optimisation of paid search across your portfolio. Acting as the activation lead for both your team and accounts, you will set the standard for excellence in delivery and results. Drawing on deep platform expertise and strong account leadership, you will develop bespoke search strategies that address each client's unique challenges, ensuring campaigns are executed flawlessly - to brief, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the strategic direction and performance of paid search across your accounts, setting the standard for quality, innovation, and results.
• Act as the senior client lead, building trusted relationships and delivering clear, commercially impactful search insights.
• Ensure best-in-class execution by embedding platform best practices, governance, and performance controls.
• Inspire, develop, and manage your team, owning delivery quality, workload planning, and career progression.

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