Paid Media Executive

**Location: Leeds / hybrid (one day per week in the office)**

AYKO is on the lookout for the next Digital Marketing superstar

Looking to take the next step in your Paid Media career? You’ll learn from some of the best in the industry about all things PPC and Paid Social.

AYKO is looking for ambitious individuals with experience in Paid Media to help them take their skills to the next level. Using data and creativity we help businesses increase sales and acquire new customers, and we want you to be an integral part in this.

At AYKO we create and market high-quality e-commerce websites for well-known brands - we’re growing at a great pace thanks to our great reputation. We’re looking to scale our digital marketing team and are looking for the next digital marketing expert to help us grow.

**A Paid Media Executive will.**
- Support on day-to-day client activity across Paid Search and Paid Social platforms and support senior members of the team when required
- Demonstrate strong initiative in identifying growth opportunities for client accounts as well as testing opportunities
- Create client reports, forecasts as well as audit existing and new client accounts
- Be creative when looking for solutions to difficult problems
- Be an active, motivated and inspired member of the team
- Maintain a full understanding of company processes, policies, guidelines, and contractual obligations and ensure these are consistently followed
- Be provided opportunities for growth and success within the company
- 6 months of experience managing Google Ads & Meta accounts
- Up-to-date Google Ads Certifications and/or Meta Blueprint Certification
- A good grasp of effective marketing campaign principles and the ability to perform a comprehensive analysis of campaign performance
- Energy and enthusiasm with an ability to learn quickly
- Articulate and concise communication skills
- A desire to be a team player
- A proven track record of successful deliveries with deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients and internal teams

**Other Desirable Skills**
- eCommerce exposure - knowledge of Shopify & Magento
- Experience with other Paid Social platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat & Pinterest
- Experience with other channels such as Display and/or Marketplace advertising
- Good grasp of Excel/Google Sheets

**Here’s what you’ll get in return**
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- Extra days holiday for each year worked (uncapped)
- Company pension scheme
- A clear progression plan with regular appraisals and training sessions
- A clear pathway to help build something exciting
- Training and development budget to undertake third party training and certifications
- Flexible working
- Presents on your birthday, Christmas, work anniversaries and big life events
- Regular social events & team lunches
- Quarterly surprise gift boxes
- Eye-care vouchers
- Employee referral scheme
- Employee wellbeing and culture at the forefront - excellent office environment

We can’t wait to hear from you

**Equal Opportunities**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leeds, LS1 5EN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Paid Search Strategy: 1 year (preferred)
- Pay Per Click (PPC): 1 year (required)
- PPC Bid Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds, LS1 5EN