Paid Search Manager

Glass Atlas are looking for a Paid Search Manager to join their Performance Division.

Glass Atlas is the digital commerce agency of choice for transformation and growth. We aim to be the leading digital commerce agency for world-class brands, driving innovation and excellence in performance marketing, commerce engineering, and creative practices.

Glass Atlas is a team of 170+ team members working across both performance and commerce technology, having come together through a number of acquisitions over the last 5 years. Our culture is at the heart of our values and therefore every employee goes through a culture interview as part of the employment process.

Although this role is advertised as hybrid, there is flexibility around this and there is no requirement to come into the office on certain days or for a set number of days.

At A Glance

• Leads on Paid Search delivery for a range of client accounts.
• Approximate time in industry, minimum 4 yrs experience
• Supports the strategic direction of client Paid Media activity.
• Supports with channel processes and improvement initiatives.
• Has the ability to manage a direct report(s).
• The role of Paid Search Manager requires consistent and demonstrable experience managing client accounts /activity to a high standard.

What You'll Be Doing

The Paid Search Manager role is to lead the day to day running of client tasks, activity, reporting and communication. As a Paid Search Manager you are a key point of contact for clients, you take ownership of the tasks being delivered and ensure high standards are consistent, along with proactively seeking ways to maximise performance. This role requires you to have the ability to line manage and develop people within your team, through leadership and mentoring.

Demonstrates ability to advise on strategy across multiple channels/platforms, including PPC, Display GDN, YouTube, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to lead on the delivery of Paid Media tasks and activities needed for clients, consistently and proactively undertaking these to a high standard.
• Supports and contributes towards the creation of Paid Media strategies for clients.
• Is comfortable carrying out robust account audits and providing clear, actionable insights to clients and other stakeholders.
• Leads client calls and quarterly business reviews, with the ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Measure and report regularly against agreed client KPIs to determine Paid Media success.
• Work with in-house teams to implement Paid Media actions to benefit Paid Media performance.
• Liaise with other channel managers and channel leads at Glass Atlas to coordinate a successful multi-channel approach.
• Spot opportunities to explore additional channels/services where it would benefit the client, including account optimisations, technical setup, etc.
• Ability to troubleshooting account and identify errors in account setup, product feed structure, etc.
• Ability to produce Paid Media forecasts and performance projections
• Ability to produce detailed performance reports and campaign insights for weekly calls, meetings and adhoc requests from clients.
• Keep on top of the latest Paid Media industry trends and product developments
• Attend and take active part in multiple industry conferences, events, meeting with key suppliers (Google, Microsoft, etc.)
• Supports on new business opportunities and has the ability to contribute to pitches, RFPs and tenders.
• Line management of direct report(s).
• Produce and deliver training for Team Accelerate, the Paid Media team, and wider agency.
• Suggest process improvements to benefit the Paid Media department.
• Assist channel leads to drive innovation across PPC offering and other Paid Media channels
• Maintains and proactively seeks to develop high standards across the Paid Media team.

Who You Are
Core Skills

• Supportive and flexible working style.
• Expert in understanding channel / delivery requirements.
• Strong knowledge about Paid Media platforms
• Strong technical knowledge, including: Product Feeds, Tracking, etc.
• Ability to hold strategic conversations with clients and internally.
• Successful in communicating and implementing improved ways of working.
• Ability to manage a direct report(s).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to a high standard.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including leadership, rapport building and presentation.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Data-driven mindset and the ability to analyse data to drive insights.
• Robust decision making and reasoning.
• Giving and receiving constructive feedback to the benefit of the team.
• Demonstrate the Glass Atlas values in all aspects of your work and communication.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + an extra day holiday for each year worked
• Your birthday off
• Volunteer / charity day
• Vitality private health cover (UK only)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Perks system
• £1,000 referral bonus - Recommend a friend for a job
• Eyecare vouchers
• Co-working passes
• Access to an office space in Central Manchester
• Company wellness initiatives
• Training & development plans
• Relaxed and friendly teams