Paid Media Manager (Paid Social and Search experience a must)
Paid Media Account Manager
Location : Leeds / Headingley (Hybrid – Tues–Thurs office, Mon/Fri WFH) Team : Paid Media Reports to: Paid Media Director Type : Full-time Salary : £30,000 to £ 3 5,000 DOA
About the Role
We’re looking for a Paid Media Account Manager to join a fast-growing, performance-led agency and play a key role in delivering measurable results for a range of exciting clients.
This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you’ll be responsible for the management, optimisation and growth of paid media campaigns across multiple platforms. You’ll work closely with a talented team to develop strategies that drive performance, using data, insight and creativity to deliver impactful outcomes.
You’ll have ownership of your accounts, working directly with clients while collaborating with internal teams to ensure campaigns are aligned, effective and continuously improving.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact
- Build strong, trusted relationships and represent the agency to a high standard
- Lead client calls and meetings, providing updates, insights and recommendations
- Keep clients informed on performance, trends and market changes
- Develop and execute performance-led paid media strategies aligned to client objectives
- Own campaigns across platforms including Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and Meta
- Manage budgets, targeting, tracking, optimisation and reporting
- Monitor and analyse campaign performance, identifying opportunities for improvement
- Use data and insights to refine strategies and maximise ROI
- Ensure reporting is accurate, insightful and actionable
- Work closely with wider account and channel teams to achieve client goals
- Delegate tasks to junior team members and support their development
- Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment
- Integrate promotional and marketing plans into paid media campaigns
- Develop a strong understanding of the full digital marketing mix and how channels work together
- Manage multiple accounts and deadlines effectively
- Ensure all work is delivered on time and to a high standard
Knowledge, Technology & Experience
✔ Minimum 2+ years’ agency experience in paid media / PPC
✔ Strong knowledge of Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
✔ Experience with Meta Ads (essential) and other social platforms beneficial
✔ Experience with Google Analytics
✔ Strong understanding of performance marketing and campaign optimisation
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
✍️ Strong written skills and attention to detail
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Commercial awareness and ability to translate data into insights
Proactive with a can-do attitude
Personal Attributes
Ambitious, hardworking and eager to learn Curious and passionate about digital marketing and paid media Creative thinker who can bring new ideas and approaches Collaborative team player who works well with others Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Why Join
Work with a performance-led agency focused on delivering real results Be part of a collaborative, ambitious team where your voice is heard Clear opportunity for career progression and development Access to training and certifications (Google, Meta, etc.) Regular team socials and a supportive culture Perks including free fruit, drinks and a great working environment 25 days holiday + bank holidays Competitive salary + pension Flexible hybrid working model
Want to take your paid media career to the next level at this fantastic agency?
Apply now!