Senior Paid Media Manager

Zealous Agency; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Zealous Agency in Leeds is looking for a Senior Paid Media Manager to lead high-value campaigns across global retail and consumer brands. This hybrid role centers on strategy development, execution excellence and measurable growth for demanding clients.

You will manage top-tier campaigns, mentor junior staff and identify opportunities in AI and new media technologies to keep the agency at the forefront of digital marketing.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
• Experience working with retail, ecommerce or consumer brands.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn performance data into strategy.
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a focus on driving growth.
• A good understanding of paid social and the wider digital media landscape.
• Previous mentoring or line management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and optimisation of paid media campaigns.
• Develop strategies that drive traffic, conversions, revenue and ROI.
• Manage significant client budgets, pacing, forecasting and performance.
• Turn campaign data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients and media partners.
• Identify opportunities across AI, emerging platforms and new media technologies.
• Support new business pitches and contribute to agency strategy.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Job description

Senior Paid Media Manager- Digital Marketing Agency

Leeds- Hybrid

£45k plus industry leading benefits

Join a fast-growing digital marketing agency working with globally recognised retail, telco and entertainment brands. As Senior Paid Media Manager, you'll take the lead on high-value campaigns, combining strategic thinking, commercial insight and hands-on expertise to drive measurable growth.

The Role

You'll manage a portfolio of exciting global clients, owning paid media strategy and performance across key channels.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the planning, execution and optimisation of paid media campaigns.
• Developing strategies that drive traffic, conversions, revenue and ROI.
• Managing significant client budgets, pacing, forecasting and performance.
• Turning campaign data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Building trusted relationships with senior clients and media partners.
• Identifying opportunities across AI, emerging platforms and new media technologies.
• Supporting new business pitches and contributing to wider agency strategy.
• Sharing your expertise and mentoring junior team members.

About You

We're looking for an experienced paid media professional who combines strong channel expertise with commercial and strategic thinking.

You'll have:

• Strong hands-on experience across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
• Experience working with retail, ecommerce or consumer brands.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn performance data into strategy.
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a focus on driving growth.
• A good understanding of paid social and the wider digital media landscape.
• Previous mentoring or line management experience is desirable.

The Opportunity

You'll join an ambitious team, work with global brands and have the opportunity to shape campaigns that deliver genuine commercial impact.

If you're ready for a role combining strategy, performance, innovation and global client work, we'd love to hear from you.