Paid Search Manager

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Build and own data‑driven paid search programs across multiple platforms, turning client goals into measurable PPC performance while scaling new tools from trial to ongoing delivery.

  • Own day‑to‑day PPC management across SA360, Google Ads, and Bing, driving performance through data, testing, and budget decisions.
  • Develop and deliver paid search strategies aligned to growth goals, ensuring clear, actionable recommendations for client outcomes.
  • Foster trusted mid‑level client relationships with proactive engagement and crisp reporting to sustain high‑quality work.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Developing and delivering paid search strategies that align closely to client goals and growth ambitions.
  • Leading the day‑to‑day management and optimisation of PPC campaigns across platforms including SA360, Google Ads and Bing Ads.
  • Owning campaign performance, using data and insight to guide optimisation, testing and budget decisions.
  • Supporting your Director to deliver consistently high‑quality work and strong client outcomes.
  • Building trusted relationships with mid‑level client stakeholders through proactive, thoughtful engagement.
  • Ensuring operational excellence through best‑practice account hygiene, quality assurance and reporting.
  • Helping new tools, tests and initiatives scale successfully from trial into ongoing delivery.

Requirements

  • Solid experience working across paid search platforms with revenue‑driven objectives.
  • Confidence analysing performance data and translating insight into clear actions and recommendations.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and calmly.
  • Clear, professional communication skills for working with clients and internal teams.
  • A collaborative approach to teamwork, leadership and partner relationships.
  • Commercial awareness and an understanding of how agency teams create value.
  • Curiosity and commitment to staying up to date with industry trends and evolving search technology.

Benefits

  • core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover
  • enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave
  • access to a range of additional initiatives, including Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).
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Zenith is the ROI Agency. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’ businesses. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the media arm of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris Fr0000130577, CAC40].

Founded in 1988
Лондон, Англия, GBR
5.6K employees (1,571 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
80% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
29.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.7%
Direct
38.6%
Referral
15.2%
Social
4.2%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,462 (26% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
2.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
34

Funding

Total Funding
$350K
Last Raise
$350K
Series A, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Series A • $350K

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