Own and orchestrate long-term Paid Search strategy across multiple high-value accounts.
Must-have: 6+ years in Paid Search with large-budget management.
Standout: Experience guiding senior stakeholders and growing accounts through upsell initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Define and lead long-term Paid Search strategies for major accounts, aligned to client business objectives
Provide senior-level consultancy to client stakeholders, navigating complex challenges and growth opportunities
Oversee multiple accounts to ensure strategic consistency, executional excellence, and commercial impact
Develop and mentor managers and analysts, raising the overall capability of the Paid Media team
Identify and lead growth opportunities, including upsell initiatives and expanded service offerings
Guide the strategic direction of high-value paid media campaigns
Translate broader marketing strategies into effective Paid Search plans
Collaborate with SEO, PR, Content and other teams to create integrated campaign strategies
Present strategic roadmaps, performance updates and growth plans to senior stakeholders
Conduct deep-dive account audits to unlock new performance opportunities

Requirements

Advanced expertise in Google Ads and Paid Search strategy across large or complex accounts, overseeing multiple accounts simultaneously
Proven ability to develop and implement long-term strategic roadmaps
Strong consultancy skills, with confidence advising senior stakeholders
Experience leading, mentoring and developing team members
Deep understanding of automation, bidding strategies and cross-channel integration
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Commercial mindset with the ability to align performance with business outcomes
High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ambitious, proactive and driven to continually improve standards
6+ years of hands-on experience in Paid Search or Paid Media

Preferred

New York and New Jersey
Pennsylvania
North Carolina

Journey Further

Journey Further is more than our name, it’s a symbol of what we do. Founded in the UK in 2017, the agency has rapidly grown to over 160 specialists across offices in London, Leeds, Manchester and New York City, all on a mission to take brands beyond the limits of performance, platform optimization, and human potential. As a global, full-service digital media agency, we believe in transparency, innovation, and expertise to create partnerships that drive real, measurable impact.

Founded in 2017

Leeds, England, GBR

182 employees (91 in marketing)

www.journeyfurther.com

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

13.7K

Traffic Source Mix

27.5%

Direct

27.3%

Referral

4.3%

Social

3.5%

Paid

0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~182

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

85 (47% of company)

Median Career Experience

9 years

Median Tenure

7.3 years

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

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Responsibilities

Define and lead long-term Paid Search strategies for major accounts, aligned to client business objectives
Provide senior-level consultancy to client stakeholders, navigating complex challenges and growth opportunities
Oversee multiple accounts to ensure strategic consistency, executional excellence, and commercial impact
Develop and mentor managers and analysts, raising the overall capability of the Paid Media team
Identify and lead growth opportunities, including upsell initiatives and expanded service offerings
Guide the strategic direction of high-value paid media campaigns
Translate broader marketing strategies into effective Paid Search plans
Collaborate with SEO, PR, Content and other teams to create integrated campaign strategies
Present strategic roadmaps, performance updates and growth plans to senior stakeholders
Conduct deep-dive account audits to unlock new performance opportunities

Requirements

Advanced expertise in Google Ads and Paid Search strategy across large or complex accounts, overseeing multiple accounts simultaneously
Proven ability to develop and implement long-term strategic roadmaps
Strong consultancy skills, with confidence advising senior stakeholders
Experience leading, mentoring and developing team members
Deep understanding of automation, bidding strategies and cross-channel integration
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Commercial mindset with the ability to align performance with business outcomes
High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ambitious, proactive and driven to continually improve standards
6+ years of hands-on experience in Paid Search or Paid Media

Preferred

New York and New Jersey
Pennsylvania
North Carolina

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