PPC Account Manager

Konker Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing marketing agency in Manchester is seeking a Paid Search Manager to lead client PPC activity across Google and Microsoft Ads. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on PPC experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

GBP33,000+

31 days holiday plus bank holidays

MacBook provided

Annual professional development fund

Regular socials and supportive coaching

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing PPC campaigns, ideally within an agency.
• Confident with GA4, GTM and feed management tools.
• Skilled at analysing data, spotting trends and delivering insights.

Responsibilities

• Creating, managing and optimising Paid Search campaigns across Google and Microsoft Ads.
• Installing and monitoring tracking pixels and events via GA4 and GTM.
• Producing clear, insightful reporting using tools such as Swydo, Triplewhale and Storehero.

Skills

Managing PPC campaigns

GA4 and GTM

Data analysis and insights

Copywriting skills

Campaign optimization

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Swydo

Triplewhale

Producthero

DataFeedWatch

Job description

The Business

Join a growing city-centre marketing agency with a proven track record of delivering results across multiple industries, from SMEs to global brands. With over GBP300m revenue driven to date, the team has earned a reputation for blending data-driven strategy with creative execution.

This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in the office. You’ll work within a collaborative, supportive team and get to work on varied accounts, develop new strategies, and see your campaigns make a tangible difference.

The Position

As Paid Search Manager, you’ll take ownership of client PPC activity across Google and Microsoft Ads. You’ll have the freedom to test, optimise and shape campaign strategies while collaborating with a creative, multidisciplinary team.

Day-to-day, you’ll be:

• Creating, managing and optimising Paid Search campaigns across Google and Microsoft Ads
• Installing and monitoring tracking pixels and events via GA4 and GTM
• Managing and segmenting product feeds with tools such as Producthero or DataFeedWatch
• Using scripts to improve campaign efficiency
• Writing compelling ad copy and producing high-performing assets
• A/B testing campaign types, creatives and strategies
• Analysing performance and providing actionable insights to clients and the team
• Producing clear, insightful reporting using tools such as Swydo, Triplewhale and Storehero

About You

• Hands-on experience managing PPC campaigns, ideally within an agency
• Confident with GA4, GTM and feed management tools
• Skilled at analysing data, spotting trends and delivering insights
• Strong copywriting skills and a keen eye for creative detail
• Proactive, accountable and comfortable taking ownership of accounts
• Able to work hybrid from the Manchester city centre office 2-3 days per week

The Benefits

• GBP33,000+
• 31 days holiday plus bank holidays (market leading holiday allowance)
• Hybrid working, two-days in the office
• MacBook and a city-centre, dog-friendly office
• Annual professional development fund
• Regular socials, away days and supportive coaching

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Paid Search specialist who wants to grow with an ambitious agency and make their mark in a fun, collaborative team environment.

Sound interesting? Reach out to Tom Crees at (phone number removed) or (url removed) to find out more.