Paid Search Account Executive - PPC

GroupM; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative agency where your passion for digital marketing can thrive! As a Search Executive, you will play a crucial role in managing paid search campaigns, optimizing performance, and analyzing data to deliver insightful reports. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals and develop best-in-class strategies that drive success for clients. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where creativity and collaboration are at the forefront. If you're eager to learn and make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Birthday Off

Flexible Working Policies

Private Medical Insurance Option

In-house Barista and Refreshments

Well-being allowance

WPP Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Online career review and development tools

Qualifications

• Passion for digital marketing, especially Search.
• Proactive attitude with enthusiasm for Search and learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage paid search client campaigns and ensure effective optimisation.
• Collaborate with the Search Account Manager to implement Paid Search strategies.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Job description

Paid Search Executive

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At Essence MediaCom, we want to eradicate inequity. We don't tolerate it, and when we see it, we act. We attract, support, and develop our talent without bias and strive to foster the empathy, creativity, and diversity of thought needed to drive meaningful change for our people, our clients, our industry, and our society. WPP and GroupM have already made strong commitments to combat racial injustice. While we are part of this group, we know we have an individual responsibility as an employer and an industry leader to fight against racism.

Even if you don’t meet all the requirements, that’s okay, and we encourage you to apply anyway to find out more about whether this is the right match for you.

Did you know that marginalized groups including women, people of colour, and people with a disability are more likely to discount themselves for a role if they don't feel they meet every requirement or understand the reasonable adjustments that can be made? This is why we encourage connection and conversation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity and information needed to find the right role for them. If this role isn’t quite right, you may be the perfect fit for another — so go ahead, apply and find out!

About GroupM Nexus

GroupM Nexus UK is a community of more than 1,000 specialists comprising Search, Social, Programmatic & Display, and Ad Tech Ops Practice Squads from across the GroupM agencies.

GroupM Nexus is designed to accelerate GroupM clients’ businesses by leveraging the power and capabilities of GroupM and its agencies, through partnerships with the world’s leading digital platforms, advanced accreditations for digital practitioners, and continued development and deployment of industry-leading benchmarks.

The Team

The EssenceMediaCom Search team works to effectively manage paid search campaigns to consistently deliver excellent results against client KPIs. We are a team of approximately 30 people working across various clients and markets. You’ll be part of the wider Google Practice, a community for all EssenceMediaCom UK digital experts, focusing on connecting the Google ecosystem and delivering top performance for our clients. We are now looking for a Search Executive to join the growing Search team based at EssenceMediaCom North’s new headquarters in the WPP Campus, Manchester.

Intro to the role:

As a Search Executive, you will be responsible for keyword research, campaign builds, performance monitoring, optimisation, and analysing data to write insightful reports.

You will develop excellent in-platform knowledge, working closely with the Search Account Manager and Senior Search Executive to plan and execute best-in-class Paid Search strategies, continuously seeking new opportunities through research and cross-team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Performance Monitoring and Optimisation

• Manage your assigned paid search client campaigns, ensuring effective and timely optimisation and continuously seeking performance improvements.
• Collaborate with the Search Account Manager to plan and implement top-tier Paid Search strategies, including activation and testing of new products.
• Assist with performance analysis, internal reporting, issue identification, and ongoing solution development within your team.

Working in your team

• Support and collaborate with team members on implementation, optimisation, and activation of paid search campaigns.
• Communicate effectively with your Manager, client team, and contacts regarding deadlines and deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings and ongoing engagement activities.

Finance and Operational Procedures

• Conduct regular campaign and budget checks.
• Identify gaps in achievement of goals and work with your line manager to improve performance and efficiencies.
• Ensure financial accuracy during client budget processes and reconciliation of ad spend.

About You:

• Passion for digital marketing, especially Search.
• An analytical mindset, keen to deliver excellence for clients.
• Proactive attitude with enthusiasm for Search and learning.
• Effective time management and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated, eager to expand knowledge and capabilities.

GroupM Nexus Benefits:

• New WPP Manchester Campus
• 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Off (increasing to 30 after three years)
• Flexible Working and Holidays Policies
• Private Medical Insurance Option
• In-house Barista and Refreshments
• Well-being allowance (e.g., Gym or Yoga)
• WPP Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Online career review and development tools

And many more!

About Essence MediaCom

We are a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building growth for brands, and helping clients see the bigger picture. Our network of 10,000 influencers helps breach traditional boundaries and unleash growth. We challenge conventional thinking to build, propel, and lead in diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Our success depends on our diverse and talented people, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and opportunity.

*We welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Essence MediaCom North.*

(Please note this is a UK-based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.)