Manager, Paid Search (FTC)

Overview

As Paid Search Manager, you will own paid search strategy, activation and performance across a multi-market portfolio. You will lead hands-on optimization, collaborate with senior stakeholders and wider digital teams to align search with the marketing mix. You’ll mentor juniors and drive client-focused insights and opportunities.

This role offers leadership exposure, cross-channel impact and the chance to shape international search initiatives. You’ll work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with a focus on delivering measurable performance.

• Lead day-to-day management of Paid Search campaigns across markets and engines
• Develop and implement Paid Search strategies aligned to objectives
• Own activation, optimization, analysis and ongoing performance improvements
• Monitor budgets and KPIs, making proactive recommendations
• Analyse data and convert insights into actionable recommendations
• Prepare and present performance reports and forecasts to clients
• Manage client relationships as a trusted Paid Search expert
• Identify opportunities including platform developments, testing, betas, and partnerships
• Collaborate with wider digital teams to support overall marketing strategy
• Mentor and support junior team members, ensuring high-quality work
• Delegate and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Stay updated with Paid Search developments and bring new ideas to the team
• Translate complex concepts into clear recommendations for clients and colleagues

• 2–3+ years’ experience managing Paid Search accounts, ideally in an agency
• Experience managing international Paid Search campaigns across multiple engines
• Advanced knowledge of Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
• Experience with bid management platforms (Search Ads 360, Kenshoo, Marin)
• Strong campaign optimization, analysis and budget management skills
• Confident in creating and presenting client reports and recommendations
• Experience mentoring or training junior team members
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Excellent time management, organization and attention to detail
• Commercially minded, proactive and able to challenge status quo
• Curious mindset for new Paid Search technologies and opportunities
• Google Ads and Microsoft Ads certification desirable

• curiosity
• collaboration
• proactivity
• Google Ads
• Microsoft Ads
• Search Ads 360