Paid Search Account Manager

ABOUT US   

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com   

 

ROLE DESCRIPTION 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Paid Search Account Manager who will be working for a major B2B UK & EMEA client - planning Paid Search campaigns across Search platforms such as Google, Bing, Apple and SA360! You will manage a geographical borderless team of Senior Paid Search Executives and Paid Search Executives in the UK and/or India, ensuring campaign success and team development. 

 

This role is an ideal for you to join an award-winning team and learn from a wide range of clients, industries and digital disciplines, which are of central importance to today’s advertising and media industry.   

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Paid Search Strategy: Ensure that you and your team have created a Paid Search strategy that is aligned to the client objectives, KPIs and measurement solutions. 
• Campaign Planning: Lead your team to develop data-driven Paid Search campaign plans across multiple Search platforms, recommending ad formats, targeting strategies and KPIs.  
• Client Partnership: Provide clients with regular campaign updates and actionable insights. Cultivate strong client relationships through clear, data-driven explanations of performance and strategic next steps. 
• Team Development: Ensure that your team are meeting deadlines, providing constructive feedback, conducting regular 1:1s, and creating personalised development plans to foster growth. 
• Cross-team collaboration: Collaborate with multiple departments across Business Leadership, Design and Analytics to incorporate Paid Search into the clients overall advertising and marketing strategies. 
• Innovation: Partner with the Associate Director and Account Director to develop and implement a Paid Search testing framework that leverages IPG Mediabrands' resources and expertise to maximize performance impact. 

 

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE  

• Experience in digital media account management and presenting to clients. 
• Experience in analyzing performance data and providing actionable insights.  
• Has worked with bid management platforms such as SA360
• Has managing campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising (Bing). Apple search is a bonus.  
• Familiarity with creative testing and media formats. 
• Excellent client service approach and ability to multitask with great attention to detail.   
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.   
• Any advertising agency, ad network or publisher experience preferred. 
• MS Office fluency, including Excel pivot tables & chart making.   
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.

 

 

Employee Transparency 

 

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are an equal-opportunity employer committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please reach out to Ninette at ninette.desousa@mbww.com, if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

 

THE PERKS 

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:  

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as the minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year  
• Free breakfast and free lunch  
• Early finish Fridays 
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)   
• Retail discounts 
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme 
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs 
• Interest-free season ticket loan  
• Paid time off for Volunteering  
• Group Income Protection  
• Life Assurance  
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)  
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%  
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay   
• Free eye tests  
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!