Senior Paid Media Manager

City of Bristol, Bristol, UK (Hybrid)

£40K/yr – £47K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and evolve paid media strategies, lead complex campaigns, build client relationships, mentor the team, and deliver actionable insights across performance marketing.

Define and refine paid media strategies aligned to business goals
Lead planning and execution of complex campaigns
Provide advanced data analysis and actionable recommendations

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and refine paid media strategies that align with client and business goals.
Stay ahead of trends, innovating and adapting strategies accordingly.
Lead the planning and execution of complex campaigns, ensuring success for key accounts and major projects.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the strategic point of contact.
Lead client meetings, presenting performance insights and growth opportunities.
Mentor junior account managers, fostering professional growth and ensuring support structures are in place.
Monitor and optimise campaign budgets, making strategic adjustments for peak performance.
Provide advanced data analysis, delivering clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
Conduct account audits for existing and prospective clients.
Support onboarding new team members and ensure smooth integration.

Requirements

At least four years of hands on experience crafting and delivering successful campaigns across Paid Search and Paid Social channels.
Strong working knowledge of biddable media and key partner platforms (Google Merchant Centre, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn, TikTok and more).
Detailed understanding and experience of relevant supporting technologies, including the Google Advertising Suite (GA4, Looker Studio, Tag Manager, Google Ads).
Strong analytical skills for thoroughly reviewing campaign performance with the ability to effectively communicate results and recommendations.
An on-time, on-budget and on-target advertising campaign track record.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
A proven ability to stay up to date with the latest developments and identify new opportunities and innovations to develop our offering.
A passion for great work that you are proud of, but not for any old brands, for brands that actually make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Company Profit share
A wellness budget - to spend on boosting your wellbeing – think gym memberships, physio, massages etc
Quarterly company-wide check-ins and socials
A generous training budget
Industry training sessions
A welcoming and friendly company culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance

Navigate Agency

We help tourism, conservation, and culture brands grow sustainably and strategically. Not just advising; but taking action to ensure marketing drives real-world impact.Our expertise spans digital strategy, advertising, data, and commercial growth, working exclusively with visitor organisations to increase income, engagement, and long-term success.We’re a Bristol-based BCorp with a team of great people, delivering great work, for great organisations.Our clients are innovators and trendsetters. They attract more visitors, grow new revenue streams and welcome 5% of the UK’s paid attraction visitors. We support them across the board, from high-level strategic planning to modern marketing optimisation and execution.Looking for more information? Reach out to our team to talk about how we can help.

Founded in 2005

Bristol, England, GBR

34 employees (8 in marketing)

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