Paid Search Account Manager

913 – Paid Search Account Manager – MM&D 

About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

 

About Wavemaker: A Leading WPP Media Brand 

 

Wavemaker positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together.

 

Role Summary and Impact 

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 make sure you and your team deliver flawless operations, experimentation, media plans, performance optimisation, and reporting & analysis.

The role involves managing one or several Account Executives (overseeing their workload and output, as well as managing their development) to successfully execute deliverables and exceed client’s expectations. The Paid Search Account Manager will also act as a key point of contact for the Global Hub, who are a core part of your team.

People.

• Motivational Manager leading by example whilst coaching & developing your Account Executives in the UK & Global Hub; providing constructive feedback at every appropriate opportunity.
• Oversee, as appropriate, the performance of Account Executives and Global Hub; ensuring that you quality control work and advise them on the correct course of action, as needed.
• Delegating and managing the workload and output for your team, including in the Global Hub, who ensure daily diagnostics and governance is achieved to the highest standards.
• Assisting with the recruitment process for the immediate and wider team when required. Attending interviews and acting as an ambassador for the team to potential candidates.

Product

• Ensure adherence to the Wavemaker Way for Paid Search on your clients and contribute to the development our products.
• Making full use of the technology available. Adoption of 3rd and 1st party tools & technology (e.g. Unlock, GroupM Automations Portal etc.).

Operations.

• Ensure that wider client or team deliverables (such as performance commentary and weekly reporting) are prepared, working with other team members on delivery of this information, and ensuring quality of output is maintained.
• Implementing processes and practices that maximize operational efficiencies whilst identifying opportunities for process improvement and providing recommendations to Directors.
• Takes ownership of issues when they arise and proactively suggests ways to resolve these and prevent them from happening in the future.

Profile.

• Active member of the Paid Search community which inc