Paid Search Account Manager

Iris; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing firm based in Greater London seeks an enthusiastic Performance Marketing – Account Manager to join its team. The successful candidate will handle diverse digital marketing channels, including PPC and SEO, while building strong client relationships. Responsibilities include developing tactical plans, leading campaign executions, and analyzing performance data to drive strategies. The role demands client interaction and a collaborative approach. The firm offers competitive benefits and an engaging work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

BUPA private health care

Flexible working

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar role, essential paid search experience.
• Comfortable analyzing data and drawing strategic recommendations.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Developing Paid Media and Organic tactical plans.
• Leading execution of campaigns for clients.
• Preparing performance reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Paid Search experience

Client relationship building

Data analysis

Tools

Google Analytics

SEMrush

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Performance Marketing – Account Manager to join our team of Digital Marketing specialists.

You will work across a variety of brands which helps keep things fresh and fun and offers ample opportunity for growth by gaining experience across multiple verticals and specialisms. Our Performance Marketing teams are known for their 360‑degree understanding of the digital landscape from PPC and SEO to Display Paid Social Programmatic and Conversion Rate Optimisation.

The role offers a blend of creativity, analytics, project management as well as client and team leadership so no day is the same. A strong candidate will have proven experience in a hands‑on client‑facing role and will be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of at least PPC (other paid media channels or SEO desirable).

You should be comfortable analysing campaign performance data and developing strategic recommendations off the back of it.

The role is client‑facing so we’re looking for someone who enjoys the campaign build and activation side as much as building client relationships and rapport.

How you’d spend your day

• Developing Paid Media and Organic tactical plans backed by research data analysis and best practices. The main focus of this role would be on paid media initially.
• Leading clients and colleagues in the execution of campaigns from SEO content and technical on‑site optimisation to paid media campaigns, setup ad copywriting, targeting optimisation and budget management.
• Analysing campaign performance data via tools such as Google Analytics, Google Looker Studio, SEMrush, Excel and individual ad platform tools.
• Line‑managing and mentoring a junior Exec (not at the start but desirable in the mid to long‑term).
• Preparing performance reports and PowerPoint presentations to showcase our work and results to clients.
• Communicating with clients on weekly stand‑up calls, monthly in‑person catch‑ups and quarterly business reviews.

What we’re looking for

• Prior experience in a similar role. Paid Search experience is essential.
• Experience with other paid media channels and an understanding of SEO is desirable.
• Confident in building relationships with and presenting to clients.
• Comfortable analysing data and drawing strategic recommendations.
• Enjoys working with others in a collaboration‑driven environment.
• Keen to take on ownership of projects and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to formulate tactical plans and strategies for your campaigns with some level of autonomy.
• You are a self‑starter and eager to learn. You identify with a growth mindset and don’t shy away from working.

Iris Core Values

PASSION

Passion fuels everything we do. You might be the loudest voice in the room or quietly crushing it behind the scenes. What matters is that you care. About the work. About the people. About the impact. We show up with energy, get involved and make this place better every day for each other and for our clients.

PROACTIVITY

We don’t wait for permission. We get stuck in. Iris people take ownership, stay curious and never stop learning. We are always looking for smarter ways of working, new skills to master and better answers to the briefs we’re given even the ones we’re not. We don’t sit still and we don’t let opportunities pass us by.

PERFORMANCE

Great work is our baseline. We push for better. We collaborate across teams, challenge the norm and raise the quality of everything we deliver. Strong performance isn’t just about doing your part. It’s about growing the business, helping others succeed and showing clients what Iris is made of.

Benefits

Annual Leave

We all need downtime. Make sure you make the most of the leave you are entitled to. This includes:

• 25 days per annum
• 3 additional days to be used for religious holiday (will default to Christmas period unless you request otherwise)
• 1 extra day off for your birthday (if your birthday falls on a weekend you can take it on the Friday or Monday)
• One additional day after both 3 and 5 years of service
• Climate exchange day – should you choose a more sustainable method of travel to your holiday; you’ll get an additional day off as our way of saying thank you for looking after the planet.

Flexibility

• Flexible working (3 office days)
• Core hours (10am–4pm)

Healthcare & Wellbeing

• BUPA private health care
• BUPA dental care
• Specsavers free eye‑care tests
• 3‑month Sabbatical after five years of service
• Discounted gym memberships through Aviva
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Mental Health First Aid
• NABS Support (Free counselling therapy and training sessions)

Family Leave

• Enhanced Maternity leave – 4 months full pay after 1 year’s service, 6 months full pay after 2 years’ service
• Enhanced Paternity leave – 4 weeks full pay after 1 year’s service
• IVF support giving you flexibility to attend appointments and recover from procedures
• Additional parental support meaning you can be there for your family’s important moments

Pension & Financial Planning

• Pension scheme
• Personal access to our independent financial advisor
• Aviva Group income protection scheme

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and recruit on talent alone regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, education, class, sexual orientation or disability. We champion diversity and believe it not only benefits but enhances our creativity, our company and the wider society at large.

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Manager

Key Skills: Diploma, Abinitio, Cost Accounting, Cyber Security, CRM, AV

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1