Paid Search Manager

**About Distrelec**

Distrelec is one of Europe’s leading technical components distributors. Founded over 40 years ago in Switzerland, growth over recent years has made the Distrelec Group a leading distributor for electronics, automation, and measurement technology. With expertcolleagues based throughout the European countries in which we operate, we are a truly diverse organisation which serves a global, ever-growing customer base.

In the last few years, we’ve rapidly digitised the business and developed our in-house marketing, technology, insight and marketing teams, adopted new and elevated existing ways of working, and embraced a product based approach and performance marketingstrategy.

**About the Paid Search / Performance Marketing Manager position**:
By managing our Paid Search activity, the Paid Search Manager's mission is to deliver optimal commercial returns for the organisation. The position is responsible for implementing campaign and BAU paid search activity; continually evaluating and improvingthe effectiveness of paid search by exploring new techniques and understanding the changing dynamics of the paid search landscape.

The role will deliver effective paid search programmes across multiple search engines with a main focus on Google, and will define campaign lead reporting; collaborating with the wider Marketing team and Business Insights team to share and communicate analysisand insight to colleagues across the business.

**Day-to-day, the Paid Search Manager will**:

- Manage high budget campaigns across different search engines (main focus on Google) for our European markets
- Manage the evolution of the keyword & ad portfolio for both existing and new campaigns
- Manage and improve Google Shopping campaigns incl. feedmanagement
- Continually evaluate budget and seek to better apportion in line with agreed campaign and BAU goals
- Analyse paid search KPIs and account management based on campaign performance
- Define appropriate campaign lead reporting and work with analytics to deliver it
- Mentor and support more junior team members

**We require the Paid Search Manager to have**:

- In-depth working knowledge of PPC techniques and best practice in an international environment
- Hands on experience of working with Google Ads/ Merchant Center and equivalent products
- A demonstrably broad understanding of eCommerce trading and eCommerce technology with up-to-date understanding of eCommerce trends and the latest online sales tactics/ best practice
- The ability to manipulate relatively complex data sets using the MS Excel
- A degree or equivalent experience in a business or technology related discipline
- Advanced proficiency in English
- European language skills desired but not a must

**Most importantly, we offer**:

- Remote, hybrid working with two days in our unique Manchester City centre office
- Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Salary of up to £45,000 per annum
- Flexible working hours with the option to work from home on days that suit you best
- Personal development plans and tailored career paths
- Great office environment with a pool table and games room, free tea, Nespresso coffee and fresh fruit
- Company paid benefits including life assurance, income protection, private medical insurance, pension, etc.
- Access to medical support services such as online GP appointments, medical second opinions and mental health support, and a 24/7 helpline providing support on issues such as health, money and work
- Optional benefits include cycle to work scheme, restaurant card, gym discounts, online learning, shopping discounts, savings on everyday healthcare expenses (dentist, opticians, prescriptions), etc.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

To be engaged, you must feel included and valued. We strive to build and nurture an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and practices,flexible working arrangements, employee engagement forums and office facilities and services to support employees from different backgrounds. We truly believe that diversity and inclusion fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customer and thecommunities we serve.