Paid Search, Account Manager

Paid Search Account Manager
Wavemaker UK, London

About Wavemaker

We believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is our mission and our method. To make waves, you need to be provocative, even fearless. We do our best work for brave brands and people who want to be challenged to go further and faster.

About GroupM Nexus:

GroupM Nexus UK is a community of more than 1,000 specialists comprised of Search, Social, Programmatic, and Ad Tech Ops teams from across the GroupM agencies.

About Paid Search at Wavemaker:

The Paid Search team works to plan & execute market-leading search advertising campaigns for our clients across a variety of search engines.

About the role

As a Paid Search Account Manager, you will be responsible for owning the day-to-day execution of all elements of paid search activity. You will employ strong platform knowledge and manage client/supplier relationships to ensure flawless operations, experimentation, media plans, performance optimisation, and reporting & analysis.

1. People
   1. Motivational Manager leading by example whilst coaching & developing your Account Executives.
   2. Oversee the performance of Account Executives and Global Hub; ensuring quality control of work.
   3. Delegating and managing the workload and output for your team.
   4. Assisting with the recruitment process for the team when required.
2. Product
   1. Ensure adherence to the Wavemaker Way for Paid Search on your clients.
   2. Making full use of the technology available.
3. Operations
   1. Ensure that wider client or team deliverables are prepared, ensuring quality of output is maintained.
   2. Implementing processes and practices that maximize operational efficiencies.
   3. Takes ownership of issues when they arise and proactively suggests resolutions.
4. Profile
   1. Active member of the Paid Search community.
5. Performance
   1. Collaborate with and support your team in the implementation and optimisation of paid search campaigns.
   2. Effectively manage you & your team's designated accounts.
   3. Take responsibility for wider client or team deliverables.
   4. Foster a good working relationship across all clients & suppliers.
   5. Ensure that service level agreements are aligned with all relevant stakeholders.
6. Growth
   1. Responsible for the execution of a 'fearless growth' mindset in your team.

Measures for success in this role will include: no account errors, improved performance and results, completion of tasks & projects on time, client feedback, effective communication, and overall progress of clients against the Wavemaker Way for Paid Search.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are self-starters, want to succeed and have a desire to push the boundaries. Successful candidates will have an analytical mindset coupled with creativity.

It's essential that you have:

• Some experience line managing people, their development and workload.
• Deep Paid Search knowledge and experience, with current certifications (Google Ads and Microsoft Ads).
• Excellent knowledge of bid management and core Paid Search technology platforms.
• Excellent data analysis skills and understanding of the strategic & tactical application of paid search.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel & PowerPoint.
• Experience in Google Data Studio or similar reporting platforms.
• Operationally proficient with excellent project management skills.
• You are proactive; our mantra is all about 'Positive Provocation'.
• You have immaculate attention to detail.

About Our GroupM Nexus Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance.
• WPP Pension Scheme.
• 25 Days Holiday (increasing to 30 in increments after third year of service).
• Birthday day off.
• Free eye tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free office breakfast & fruit.
• Hybrid working.
• Gym membership/allowance.
• Milestone anniversary rewards.
• Independent financial advice.
• Mental Health Allies Programme.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups.
• Flexible Working Policy.
• Back in the Game Programme.
• GroupM University - our learning and development platform.

And more!