Paid Search Manager

Soar With Us; Manchester; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance marketing agency in the UK is seeking a Paid Search Manager to oversee significant Google Ads campaigns for D2C brands. You will drive strategy, manage budgets, and collaborate with clients. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of Google Ads experience, a strong analytical ability, and thrives in a remote-first setting. Competitive salary and opportunities for progression are provided.

Benefits

Ownership and autonomy

Extra holiday on your birthday

Remote-first work with optional office

Annual salary reviews based on performance

Monthly team incentives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on Google Ads experience.
• Experience managing large budgets and optimizing towards ROAS and CAC.
• Familiarity with eCommerce funnels and product feeds.

Responsibilities

• Manage Google Ads accounts for D2C eCommerce clients.
• Build and optimize campaigns across various Google platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve campaigns.

Skills

Google Ads management

Data-driven decision making

Client communication

Performance optimization

Analytical skills

Tools

GA4

Triple Whale

Shopify

Job description

Overview

We're now expanding our Paid Search team and looking for a sharp, proactive manager to take charge of client performance. You'll build, scale, and optimise high-budget campaigns and work directly with senior leadership to improve results, processes, and strategy. Using tools like Triple Whale, GA4, and Shopify, you'll own every element of your campaigns—from account setup to performance reporting—ensuring we hit KPIs like CAC, NC-ROAS, and eROAS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day performance of Google Ads accounts for a portfolio of D2C eCommerce clients
• Build and optimise campaigns across Search, Shopping, Performance Max, and YouTube
• Allocate budgets and adjust bids in real-time to improve ROAS and acquisition efficiency
• Monitor key performance metrics and implement testing strategies to improve outcomes
• Own client communication—providing insights, updates, and strategy recommendations via Slack and video calls
• Use tools like Google Analytics, Triple Whale, and Shopify to guide data-driven decisions
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve creative, landing pages, and conversion flows
• Support training of junior media buyers and contribute to ongoing process improvements
• Stay ahead of Google platform changes and paid search best practices

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• You take ownership of your outcomes—no micromanagement needed
• You're proactive and performance-driven, always looking to improve results
• You enjoy working directly with clients and delivering clear, strategic insights
• You're constantly learning and testing new ideas to stay ahead of the curve
• You're collaborative and contribute positively to team culture
• You're passionate about growing brands through data-driven marketing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on Google Ads experience, ideally within an agency or high-growth eCom brand
• Experience managing large budgets and optimising campaigns toward ROAS and CAC goals
• Familiarity with Shopify, product feeds, and eCommerce funnels
• Proficient in using tools like GA4, Triple Whale, and keyword research platforms
• Clear communicator with client-facing experience
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organised
• Comfortable working independently in a remote-first, fast-paced environment

Role Details

• Responsibility: Own and execute paid search strategies that drive profitable growth for D2C brands
• Reports to: Senior Paid Search Manager
• Location: Remote-first (UK-based), with optional access to a Leeds office
• Compensation: £35,000 - £38,000 DOE

Why Us?

Want to take ownership of Google Ads strategy for high-growth D2C brands spending thousands per day? At Launch With Us, we manage millions in ad spend and help eCommerce clients cut through the noise to scale profitably. As a Paid Search Manager, you'll lead Google Ads execution across a range of exciting brands. You'll manage large budgets, work directly with clients, and use top-tier tools to drive measurable performance. This is a hands-on, growth-focused role for someone who wants responsibility and results—without the corporate bloat. Background: Launch With Us is one of the UK's fastest-growing performance marketing agencies. Since 2021, we've helped D2C brands like Khanum's, Lucy & Lola, Bubble Panda, and DJK achieve standout results through paid media and creative that converts.

Perks & Benefits

• Join a high-performance team focused on scaling D2C brands
• Ownership, autonomy, and clear progression opportunities
• Remote-first work with optional office space in Leeds
• Work abroad for up to 30 days per year (T&Cs apply)
• Extra holiday - take your birthday off, on us
• Structured 6- and 12-month progression plans toward senior roles
• Monthly team incentives and Kudos reward scheme
• Annual salary reviews based on performance
• Company pension scheme
• Christmas bonus based on tenure and contribution

Progression Path

This role is designed to grow into a Senior Paid Search Manager within 6-12 months, depending on performance. You'll have opportunities to take on higher-budget accounts, own strategy across multiple brands, and potentially mentor junior team members.