Paid Search Manager

Think-Differently; Dublin; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ThinkDifferently is seeking a Paid Search Manager to lead high-profile search accounts in Ireland. You’ll shape strategy and deliver campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Shopping, collaborating with strategy, SEO, social, and analytics teams to ensure cohesive execution.

The role requires strong analytics, tagging and tracking setup, and a proven ROI focus. You’ll own performance reporting, optimize bidding, and drive client value through data-led decisions while staying ahead of

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in paid search management.
• Expert knowledge of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Search 360, and GA4.
• Strong grasp of search algorithms, attribution, and campaign automation.
• Confident setting up tracking and troubleshooting tags and events (GTM).
• Experience optimizing large-scale campaigns and delivering ROI.
• Polished client presentation and reporting skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategy, build, and delivery of search and shopping campaigns.
• Audit accounts, spot gaps, and structure them for stronger performance.
• Optimize for traffic, leads, and sales against client KPIs.
• Run keyword research, ad copy testing, and negative keyword management.
• Manage bidding using manual, Smart Bidding, and rules.
• Shape and refine the agency's search setup, tools, and processes.
• Support the strategy team with data-led budget/audience recommendations.
• Deliver reports with insights that drive ROI.
• Look beyond search to SEO, programmatic, and offline effects.
• Collaborate with client services for smooth delivery.
• Be the trusted voice on search performance and next steps.
• Improve reconciliations and billing processes.
• Stay current with platform updates and testing new techniques.

Kenntnisse

Paid search management

Analytics & ROI

Campaign optimization

Tag management (GTM)

Client communication

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Search 360

GA4

Google Tag Manager

Jobbeschreibung

Paid Search Manager

Salary: from €50,000
Start date: 1 January

The opportunity

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 decisionsui
• 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.