Paid Search Account Manager

Overview

In this role you drive paid search strategy and execution for ambitious clients, combining data, technology and creativity to deliver measurable business outcomes. You’ll work with cross‑functional specialists to shape campaigns, build trusted client partnerships and grow Zenith’s paid search offering. You will lead test‑and‑learn programmes and optimise performance across multiple search engines and formats.

You’ll help the team operate with excellence and translate data into strategic guidance, contributing to the agency’s growth and client success.

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical cover
• Reflection Days
• Shared Parental Leave

• Develop and deliver paid search strategies and media plans aligned with client objectives and commercial goals
• Lead implementation and optimisation of campaigns across Search, Shopping, Performance Max, App and Demand Gen
• Create structured test-and-learn programmes with hypotheses, measurement frameworks and actionable outcomes
• Drive operational excellence through workflow management, QA and process improvement
• Analyse campaign performance and translate data into recommendations for future strategy
• Build strong client relationships with clear communication, strategic guidance and proactive recommendations
• Support, coach and develop Paid Search Executives and Senior Executives to foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment

• Strong experience managing PPC campaigns on Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising
• Experience with bid/campaign management platforms such as SA360, Marin or Skai
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and identify growth opportunities
• Forecasting, budget management and performance planning experience
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with high accuracy
• Working knowledge of analytics platforms (Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics) and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills
• Collaborative mindset with ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and build client/colleague relationships

• collaborative
• clear communicator
• problem-solving
• Google Ads
• Microsoft Advertising
• SA360