Paid Search Account Manager

Connor Fox Recruitment Solutions; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency is seeking a Paid Search Account Manager to drive performance in PPC campaigns. This role requires managing high-value client relationships and optimizing digital media strategies. Ideal candidates will have robust experience with Google and Microsoft Ads, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Enjoy a remote-first work environment with flexibility in working hours and a competitive benefits package including health plans and generous vacation time.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

34 days of holidays

Private Health Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in paid search at a top-tier agency or client-side environment.
• Proven track record with large spend clients (+£1M) to drive positive ROI.
• Strong commitment to high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Drive long-term performance in Paid Search.
• Create and improve Paid Search team processes.
• Act as a key point of contact for Paid Search clients.

Skills

PPC management

Client communication

Analytical skills

Digital media understanding

Excel proficiency

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Job description

Paid Search Account Manager - UK Remote

If you have experience of managing PPC client relationships then this is the role is for you!

Our client, a high performance digital marketing agency are looking for Paid Search Account Manager to join their team of Paid Media specialists and be responsible for the development, optimisation and long-term vision of key PPC accounts. You will deliver valuable performance for Paid Search clients against their objectives across a wide range of industry sectors. In return our client will develop your skills and experience in paid advertising (across PPC, Paid Social & Programmatic) further.

This is a key role in the PPC team, you will work within a close-knit team supporting the Senior PPC Manager in delivering performance based strategies across key PPC accounts you are responsible for. Great opportunity for you to shape the development, success and long-term performance of our key clients Paid Search activity.

They are looking for an ambitious, technically-focussed and driven individual to drive performance for clients that nobody else can! You will be an excellent client communicator who can hit the ground running. You are possibly already in a PPC executive role and looking for that next step up or have had experience within PPC running Google Ads, Microsoft or Paid Social accounts.

Some of what you will do!

• Drive long term performance in Paid Search and work with key stakeholders to ensure strategic initiatives are achieved.
• Create and improve Paid Search team processes, championing automation, systemisation and standardisation throughout.
• Act as a key point of contact for Paid Search clients, able to engage with senior stakeholders and convey performance at multiple levels.
• Contributes to thought leadership, testing & innovation strategy in Paid Search.
• Maintain sufficient reports to communicate paid media performance with key stakeholders.
• Create and deliver client growth plans focusing on cross and upsell opportunities.
• Assist with new business pitches, developing bespoke content and presenting when required.

What will you need?

• Paid Search (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads) experience in a top tier agency or client side environment.
• Proven track record of defining & implementing strategy with large spend clients (+£1M) to drive positive ROI.
• Passionate and driven team player, who demonstrates and transfer to the team their enthusiasm for paid search.
• A highly motivated, flexible and adaptable nature, with a commitment to high-quality output
• Strong communicator, able to extract & explain insight from detailed reporting to peers & senior stakeholders.
• Outstanding analytical skills, with ability to interpret test results & draw conclusions.
• Performance & analytically minded, able to make & justify decisions that improve client performance.
• A strong understanding of digital media and cross channel integration (paid & organic).
• Exceptional levels of numeracy
• Highly proficient in Excel and demonstrable ability to analyse complex data sets.
• Ability to create & implement client strategic development plans

Some of what they offer!

• UK Remote First company with office in Edinburgh (access to co-working office space across the UK for those who prefer office space to work from)
• Flexible working, extended core hrs
• 34 days holidays (including bank holidays),
• 9 day fortnight
• Home Office set up and budget
• Private Health Plan

What's next?

If this sounds like you and you are keen to find out more please apply and answer the prescreen questions. On reviewing all applications we will be in touch if we need to find out more.

Process

• Pre-screen - Finding out more about you and your experience, and telling you more about the company and the role, is there a interest?
• 1st Stage - Detailed discussion on your experience, the role and value add that you could bring!
• 2nd Stage - Task & In-depth discussion on role and opportunity for you to ask the questions to make sure we are right for you!

Location

Please note there will be quarterly travel to Edinburgh office.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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