Paid Media Manager

Location: London/ Hybrid

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

If you’re ready to take that step into strategy and become a decision maker this is your opportunity to take the lead on creating, optimising, and managing the Paid Media of numerous clients across a variety of industries and channels.

About the Company

Due to exciting new changes and growth, a brand performance agency based in Central London are looking for a Paid Media Manager to join their Paid Media team. While the agency is based in Central London but offers hybrid working for their team: You will be supported to work how is best for you.

As Paid Media Manager you will have the opportunity to take the lead on some of their high-profile and household name client accounts.

The agency has a huge focus on progression, with their Head of Client Services and Paid Social Director having started as Account Executives at the agency. You will be supported through an individually tailored career progression plan, with plenty of training to get you there.

Paid Media Manager Role & Responsibilities

With the support of your team of executives and analysts, you will be responsible for client management, the development of your team, as well as play a crucial role in optimising and implementing strategies of project delivery. Additionally, your role will involve:

• Overseeing paid media strategies, from proposals to testing and analysis; and delivering final reports and recommendations.
• Manage 2 – 3 clients: turning their business goals into actionable marketing strategies.
• Understanding client needs and expectations and using competitor analysis to discover new opportunities to upsell complimentary channels.
• Ensuring the smooth delivery of the work of your team: That work is prioritised, deadlines are met, and all work is effectively coordinated with the Client Services team.
• Providing ongoing support and development of executives and analysts, as they support the execution of your paid media strategy.
• Working alongside directors to monitor and manage allocated time for existing clients, while also assisting with new businesses development pitches.

Your Skills & Experience

Ideally you will have previous experience in a management position, training and developing members of your team. In return you will receive a commitment from the agency to your own training and development. Additionally, you will be required to have:

• 2 – 3 years in a similar biddable/ paid media role.
• Excellent communication skills, as you work within your team as well as with other departments across the business.
• Strong DR experience, ideally on eCommerce campaigns.
• Be motivated and results driven, using analytics to inform decision making in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate leadership through management, mentoring others, and sharing ideas and insights with your team and others around the business.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge.
• GA4 or Big Query are desirable, but not essential.
• Educated to a degree level or equivalent.

Company Benefits

In return for your time and effort, the business is committed to offering you long-term benefits that make you want to stay. This includes but is not limited to:

• Discretionary bonus company scheme; to reward your success.
• Annual training budget to ensure your professional development.
• 25 days holiday + 1 day off extra every year you are with the business.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Private healthcare and dental insurance.