Digital Account Director

Clean Digital; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

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At Clean Digital, we are dedicated to PPC. We firmly believe that specialism breeds expertise, and we're committed to bringing the best PPC practices to the brands we partner with. As an employee-owned company, we offer you the chance to share in our profits and have a say in how our company is run. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your voice matters.

About Clean Digital:

We're a dynamic, employee-owned agency based in Edinburgh, working with a variety of exciting brands across the UK, Europe, Australia, and North America. Our focus on reducing PPC waste has led us to develop innovative tools that maximise value for our clients. If you're an enthusiastic self-starter, you'll thrive in our fast-growing team.

The Role:

We're seeking a seasoned Account Director to oversee our client portfolio. In this role, you'll be the primary contact for key clients, ensuring our PPC strategies align with their business goals. You'll manage multiple client projects, maintaining regular communication through weekly or monthly updates via email, audio, or video calls to present data, findings, and progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage client relationships ensuring the highest level of satisfaction.
• Oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day management of PPC campaigns across platforms such as Google, Microsoft, TikTok, LinkedIn, StackAdapt, and Meta Ads.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on broader business strategies and initiatives.
• Actively participate in the sales process, supporting new business pitches, and effectively onboarding new clients.
• Execute both reactive and proactive account optimisations, focusing on strategic budget management.
• Play an integral role in client retention and fostering long-term partnerships.

Requirements

• 4+ years hands on PPC experience either at agency or client side, with a proven track record
• Enthusiasm & willingness to learn. This is vital. Digital advertising changes daily and you need to be passionate about the technology and building your knowledge to be on the cutting edge of what's happening in the industry.
• Fluent English speaker.
• Experience running & leading strategy on innovative Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns for leading brands.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Advanced organisational skills.
• Experience managing a team.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with a friendly, professional email tone.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills and good problem solving. An ability to breakdown complex data sets and identify that one data point that could significantly boost the ROI of a campaign.
• Confident in meetings and presenting your findings to your colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• A positive, upbeat attitude to your work.
• An ability to think independently, be proactive in client relationships, not just answer their questions.

Benefits

• Generous profit sharing scheme - as an employee-owned company, the whole team benefits from regular bonuses.
• Competitive starting salary, with regular salary reviews based on performance/output.
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity leave
• Private health insurance with Vitality.
• Pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday.
• Cycle2Work scheme.
• Flexible hybrid working - work from home up to 3 days a week.
• Summer and Christmas office parties, regular socials & monthly team lunches.
• A casual, open plan working environment.
• A well-stocked beer fridge for socials and occasional Fridays.
• Upskilling and training opportunities - we support your skill development and career growth through weekly knowledge shares, mentoring sessions, and dedicated personal development time.