Paid Search Manager

Think Differently Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Differently Recruitment is seeking a Paid Search Manager to take charge of high profile search accounts and set the standard for how search is run across the business. You will lead strategy and delivery for search and shopping campaigns, working with strategy, SEO, social and analytics teams to keep campaigns joined up.

You will be the main point of contact for clients, comfortable discussing bidding strategy and diagnosing tracking issues, while shaping the agency's search setup and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in paid search management.
• Expert level knowledge of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Search 360, and GA4.
• Strong grasp of search algorithms, attribution, and campaign automation.
• Experience setting up tracking and troubleshooting tags/events, including GTM.
• Experience optimizing large scale campaigns and delivering ROI across sectors.
• Sharp analytical skills with the ability to turn data into decisions.
• Polished client presentation and reporting skills.
• High ownership mindset with focus on quality across the team.
• Strong organization and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Positive energy and willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• Ambition to grow within the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and delivery for search and shopping campaigns.
• Audit accounts, spot gaps, and restructure for performance.
• Optimize for traffic, leads, and sales against KPIs.
• Conduct keyword research, ad copy testing, and negative keywords.
• Utilize bidding strategies including Smart Bidding and remarketing.

Skills

Paid search

ROI optimization

Analytics

Client presentations

Ownership mindset

Campaign management

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Search 360

GA4

Google Tag Manager

Job description

Our client, a well established media agency, is looking for a Paid Search Manager to take charge of high profile search accounts and help set the standard for how search is run across the business. You'll lead strategy and delivery for search and shopping campaigns, and you'll also have a hand in shaping the systems and processes the wider team works to.

It suits someone who is as comfortable talking bidding strategy with a client as they are digging into a tracking issue. You'll be the main point of contact for your accounts, and you'll work alongside the strategy, SEO, social, and analytics teams to keep campaigns joined up.

Where you'll spend your time

• Leading strategy, build, and delivery of search and shopping campaigns
• Auditing accounts, spotting gaps, and structuring them for stronger performance
• Optimising for traffic, leads, and sales against each client's KPIs
• Running keyword research, ad copy testing, and negative keyword management
• Getting the most from manual and automated bidding, including Smart Bidding, remarketing lists, and automated rules
• Helping shape and refine the agency's search set up, tools, and ways of working
• Supporting the strategy team on pitches with data led recommendations on budget, audiences, and formats
• Reporting with clear insight that drives decisions and shows return on investment
• Looking beyond search to see how SEO, programmatic, and offline activity affect results
• Working with client services and other teams for smooth delivery
• Being the trusted voice for clients on search performance and next steps
• Keeping reconciliations and billing accurate and championing better processes
• Staying on top of platform updates and testing new techniques

What you'll bring

• 5+ years in paid search management
• Expert level knowledge of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Search 360, and GA4
• A strong grasp of search algorithms, attribution, and campaign automation
• Confidence setting up tracking and troubleshooting tags and events, including Google Tag Manager
• Experience optimising large scale campaigns and delivering ROI across a range of sectors
• Sharp analytical skills, able to turn complex data into clear decisions
• Polished client presentation and reporting skills
• A high ownership mindset with an eye for quality across the team's work
• Strong organisation and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Positivity, energy, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Ambition to keep growing within the business

Nice to have

• Google Ads and Microsoft Ads certifications
• Knowledge of SEO, social, or display
• Experience managing large budgets
• E-commerce or large scale account experience

At ThinkDifferently.ie we are an equal opportunity agency. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic origin or disability status.