London based Search Marketing Specialist, with a truly European client base, requires a Senior Paid Search Manager to join their successful team.

This Agency symbolises all that is great about the Search Marketing arena in the UK, from their inception in the early 2000’s they have developed year on year and currently employ more than 100 staff. The Agency is made up of true pioneers in both the SEO and Paid Search markets and has become a leader in innovation and campaign delivery.

The Senior Paid Search Manager will report to the Director of Paid Media and Campaign Director. This is a key role for the Paid Search department and will encompass many responsibilities but primarily leading and developing the Search marketing strategy for a number of key clients whilst leading a team of Account Managers and Analysts.

Specific responsibilities will include;

• The development of search strategies to improve business performance and deliver client sales objectives.
• Work alongside SEO to deliver an integrated digital marketing solution.
• Key client facing role on presentations on campaign recommendations and subsequent results.
• Management of team members and resources to deliver clients’ targets and objectives.
• Play a key role in supporting agency New Business development and pitches
• Reflect the agency ambition and vision in all work, and lead and inspire the team to follow these high standards.

Role objectives will include strategic development, department development & management and team development & management. You will be the Account Lead on a number of the agency’s major clients and be responsible for identifying new opportunities and developing PPC strategies for your direct report clients.

You will have excellent report-writing, analytical, project management and Excel skills with acute attention to detail, strong communication skills in all disciplines including written, oral, email and presentation. Excellent presentation skills are key due to the seniority of clients you will be dealing with. You must be able to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment along with the ability to accept interruptions as part of the routine and have a good understanding of what it takes to maintain and develop the most productive client relationships. Candidates will have excellent leadership and management skills and the ability to understand both business and commercial drivers for new initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be educated to Degree level with 4-5 years PPC experience offering fantastic client-facing skills.

If this sounds like you and the time is right for a new challenge, this is an opportunity that will see your career scale new heights in the world of Paid Search.