Trainee PPC Executive

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking digital agency, where you can kickstart your career as a Trainee PPC Executive. Join a dynamic team dedicated to performance marketing, where you’ll receive hands-on training from experienced professionals. This role offers a unique chance to learn about PPC campaign management, from setup to optimization, while working with a diverse range of clients. With a supportive environment that values growth and development, you’ll be equipped with the skills to thrive in the digital economy. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey in digital marketing, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus schemes

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Two additional days for wellbeing

Volunteering day

Flexible working scheme

Company pension scheme

Health care cash plan

Private health care

Clear training and progression programme

Employee perks portal

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or those with PPC experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong mathematical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and optimize PPC campaigns under supervision.
• Conduct keyword research and manage budgets effectively.
• Analyze campaign performance and prepare reports.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Mathematical Skills

Fluent English

Education

Recent University Graduate

Experience in PPC

Tools

Google Analytics

Job description

Join to apply for the Trainee PPC Executive role at Smiley & Co, Ltd.

Location: Leeds
Salary: £24,570 - £26,000 per annum

With over 20 years experience under their belt, our client knows a thing or two about all things digital. Their portfolio of services spans performance marketing, website development, eCommerce, and data intelligence. But they’re more than just a digital agency; they're their client's key partner in growth.

Joining their performance division, you’ll be part of a team of SEO experts and paid media trailblazers. Working across outreach, technical SEO, digital PR, social media and more, there’s not a part of performance marketing they don’t deliver.

Their superpower is helping ambitious brands accelerate their growth in the digital economy, and they work with some pretty cool clients like Cruise.co.uk, tombola, and Hammonds.

The Role

As a Trainee Executive in their Paid Team, you will undertake a meticulous training programme under the supervision of their Technical Account Directors. This is an exciting opportunity to join their team with enormous potential to kick start your career in PPC.

Main Accountabilities

• Setup, implement, track and optimise PPC campaigns
• Work closely with Seniors in the team to develop your technical understanding of PPC
• Keyword research, analysis and strategy, cost estimations and budget management
• Ad Copy writing and testing, tracking setup
• Weekly/Monthly reporting and progress calls with clients
• Analyse CPC campaign performance and prepare and deliver reports

Essential Core Knowledge and Skills

• Organised, determined and persistent
• Fluent English speaker
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident people person who thrives in building relationships

Desirable but not required

• Experience working in PPC

Essential Qualification/Experience Requirements

• A recent University Graduate or experience of PPC within another business/agency
• Strong mathematical skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Google Analytics

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus schemes
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and a birthday lie-in
• Two additional days for wellbeing and a volunteering day
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme or trade leave you don’t use for extra salary
• Hybrid working (a mix of office and home-based for many of their roles)
• Flexible working scheme
• Financial support from Salary Finance and Bippit
• Company pension scheme and health care cash plan
• Private health care dependent on length of service
• Clear training and progression programme
• Free mortgage advice from experts
• Regular company events and awards
• Employee perks portal
• Plus many more, visit their careers page for more details

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Strategic Management Services