PPC Account Manager

Central Employment Agency (North East) Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Employment Agency (North East) Ltd. in Newcastle is seeking an experienced PPC Account Manager to join our growing Digital Marketing department. You will manage paid Google and Microsoft Ads for a diverse client base, driving leads, sales and subscriptions.

Collaborate with in‑house developers, designers, copywriters and SEO professionals to plan, implement and optimise multi‑channel campaigns across Google, YouTube, and other platforms, with a hands‑on approach and data‑driven insights.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with multi-channel advertising strategies across Google, Meta, and other platforms.
• Knowledge of feed optimisation for shopping campaigns.
• Proficiency in tracking and reporting using Google Ads.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to configure and manage pixel tracking for enhanced tracking and engagement.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, contributing effectively to client calls and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end responsibility for Google Ads campaigns, from setup and strategy to ongoing optimisation and reporting.
• Manage paid advertising strategies for a variety of clients across retail, blue-chip companies, and niche industries.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and opportunities, producing actionable insights to inform campaign strategy.
• Monitor account performance daily, restructuring campaigns to improve key metrics.
• Onboard new accounts and develop tailored strategies based on client objectives, collaborating with internal teams.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, testing new ad formats and technologies to maximise client success.

Skills

Multi-channel advertising

Campaign analytics

English communication

Pixel tracking

Presentations

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Tag Manager

Microsoft Ads

LinkedIn Ads

Amazon Ads

Pinterest Ads

TikTok Ads

Criteo

AdRoll

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing Digital Marketing department and work for an established digital agency in the heart of Newcastle. We are looking for an experienced PPC Account Manager who is ready to hit the ground running and take a hands-on approach to our clients from day one.

The agency's client base comprises a diverse range of online retail brands and sector-leading industry specialists. We are an agency that has a proven track record of garnering long‑term digital marketing strategies that deliver results through continuous improvement and recurring innovation.

There PPC division manages advertising campaigns for our clients across the globe in order to successfully market their products and services on Google, Bing and YouTube, as well as other varied channels. The PPC team is responsible for over £2 million in annual advertising spend.

As a PPC Account Manager, you will be tasked with creating and optimising the campaigns we manage on behalf of our clients to ensure we achieve the highest possible performance.

The role:

You will be responsible for the paid (Google and Microsoft Ads) elements of a portfolio of clients’ integrated, multi‑channel campaigns. You will have a passion for paid advertising and will draw on all appropriate options to drive leads, sales, visits and subscriptions for a broad range of clients.

The agency’s client base spans retail and blue‑chip brands, high‑street names and sector‑leading niche, specialist industries. All campaigns involve significant planning and strategy, and you will collaborate with our in‑house web/software development teams, designers, copywriters, SEO professionals and marketers to utilise and support the delivery of paid campaign objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Take end‑to‑end responsibility for Google Ads campaigns, from initial setup and strategy development to ongoing optimisation and reporting.
• Manage paid advertising strategies for a variety of clients across retail, blue‑chip companies, and niche industries.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and opportunities, producing actionable insights to inform campaign strategy and support business development efforts.
• Monitor account performance daily, restructuring campaigns where necessary to improve key performance metrics.
• Successfully onboard new accounts, develop tailored strategies based on client objectives and collaborate with internal teams, including designers, developers, and SEO professionals, to align efforts across campaigns.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, testing new ad formats and technologies to maximise client success and satisfaction.

Essential experience and skills:

You will have a proven successful track record of managing and developing:

• Strong experience with multi‑channel advertising strategies across Google, Meta, and other platforms.
• Knowledge of feed optimisation for shopping campaigns.
• Proficiency in tracking and reporting using Google Ads
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to configure and manage pixel tracking for enhanced tracking and engagement
• Strong presentation and communication skills, contributing effectively to client calls and meetings.

Desirables:

• Experience creating dashboards for performance monitoring and task prioritisation.
• Familiarity with automated scripts to enhance account performance.
• Hands‑on experience auditing accounts and identifying opportunities for business development.
• Proficiency with tools like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and third‑party platforms such as Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Amazon Ads, Pinterest Ads, TikTok Ads, Criteo, or AdRoll.