Manager, Paid Search, GCS

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Benefits

all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. Role Summary and Impact The role exists to support a growing Paid Search and Social specialist team where we are looking for an experienced Biddable Account Manager who will play an instrumental role in further developing our offering by supporting the ongoing client engagement, managing key campaign activity for the client and support the Account Director and Manager to implement the strategic vision of the account and team.

The candidate will report to the Business Director though will work consistently with the Account Director. An Account Executive will sit within this team and directly support this role. The ideal candidate will have proven experience of successfully planning, executing and optimising Paid Search and Social campaigns.

They will need to demonstrate knowledge of native platform suppliers and 3rd party providers, as well as developing an understanding of their available products and services. Essential Criteria Experience setting up and optimising campaigns within Meta, LinkedIn, Google, Microsoft via SA360/Skai/etc (ideal).

Responsibilities

Delivering client performance Work with digital platforms like Google Ads (inclusive of YouTube), Microsoft Ads, Meta and LinkedIn to run best practice compliant campaigns. Competently create media plans designed to achieve specified client briefed KPIs and outcomes Understand how digital media can be measured and tracked using third party technology, such as via Google Analytics. e.