Account Manager, Search

The role

You will manage the day-to-day delivery of paid search activity for clients, including testing, media plans, optimization and analysis. You will also manage and mentor team members and act as a key contact for colleagues and suppliers.

What you will do

• Line manage one or several team members, overseeing their work and development
• Own the execution of paid search accounts, including ongoing optimization and forecasting
• Take responsibility for client or team deliverables such as performance commentary and weekly reporting
• Ensure adherence to paid search best practice
• Build relationships with colleagues, clients and key suppliers
• Understand the client sector and raise strategic questions with stakeholders
• Coach team members and give feedback and recognition
• Delegate and manage workloads across the team and educate planning teams on paid search
• Help with recruitment, including interviews
• Improve operational processes and prevent recurring issues

Required qualifications

• Proven experience in Paid Search
• Current Google and Microsoft Ads certifications
• Excellent knowledge of bid management and core PPC technology platforms
• Data analysis skills
• Understanding of strategic and tactical application of paid search
• Ability to devise campaign strategy and translate it into delivery
• Proven experience managing and motivating individuals
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, colleagues and suppliers
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Access to WPP Media and WPP networks for learning and growth
• Employee resource groups and in-office events

Before you apply

• Right to work in the UK is required
• Current Google and Microsoft Ads certifications are required

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective, bringing media, data and partnerships together for clients. The company describes itself as an equal opportunity employer.