Paid Search Executive

Dentsu Aegis Network; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

Job Description:

Introduction

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

Purpose of the Role

As a Paid Search Executive, your role will be to ensure best in class delivery across the team’s portfolio of clients, working closely with your manager and the rest of your team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your Paid Search campaigns to produce work to the highest of standards, in line with agency values.

Success will be measured through meeting and exceeding client targets both in terms of results as well as maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Account quality will be measured through internal audit scores. You will also produce case studies to showcase your work and help the agency demonstrate excellence.

We’re hiring for a Paid Search Executive as part of the Paid Search Team in Edinburgh.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in the development and implementation of paid search strategies aligned with client goals and objectives.
2. Execute day-to-day management of paid search campaigns, including campaign setup, optimisation, monitoring, and reporting.
3. Monitor campaign performance metrics and KPIs, providing regular reports and insights to internal teams and clients.
4. Support the Paid Search Manager in client communication, campaign planning, and strategic recommendations/optimisations, adhering to Dentsu’s QA policies and procedures.
5. Collaborate with clients, internal planning teams, and platform reps to drive best in class performance.

Qualifications + Skills

1. Experience managing and planning paid search campaigns, preferably in an agency or client-facing environment.
2. Proficiency in managing and planning campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, with experience on SA360 or international search engines a bonus.
3. Strong understanding of paid search principles and best practices.
4. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions.
5. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and internal teams.
6. A self-starter who works well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a proactive mindset.
7. Solutions oriented.

What we offer

1. This is a permanent role.
2. The team is based in our Edinburgh office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office every Tuesday and Thursday.
3. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners, and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

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Location: Edinburgh

Brand: Dentsu Media

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent