Paid Search Account Director (Digital Marketing)

TL;DR

Paid Search Account Director (Digital Marketing): Taking ownership of client engagement and managing a team within a growing Paid Search specialist team with an accent on developing the offering and implementing strategic vision. Focus on applying best practice rigor, maintaining an innovative approach, and ensuring profitability through increased spends and out-of-scope services.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom. This is a UK-based role requiring the right to work in this location.

Company

hirify.global is a global media collective focused on creative transformation and delivering good growth for clients using media with intention.

What you will do

• Take ultimate responsibility for team output and act as the central client contact at a senior level.
• Apply best practice and an innovative approach to Paid Search campaign execution.
• Attend client meetings and establish strong working processes with digital teams for integrated campaigns.
• Keep up-to-date with industry developments and become a trusted senior advisor.
• Take responsibility for your team’s development and play an active role in recruitment.
• Increase Paid Search spends for existing clients and surface out-of-scope services to grow revenue.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience managing large Paid Search accounts and teams.
• Expert knowledge of Google Ads (including YouTube), Microsoft Advertising, and SA360.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of biddable channels within the wider digital marketing mix.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, reporting, analysis) and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Culture & Benefits

• Investment in employee growth and development through hirify.global & WPP networks.
• Opportunity to pursue passions, grow networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.
• Variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events.
• Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance.
• Significant paid time off and employee mental health awareness days.
• Hybrid work approach with teams in the office around four days a week.