Paid Search Account Director (Marketing)

TL;DR

Paid Search Account Director (Marketing): Leading end-to-end Paid Search strategy for Tier 1 clients with an accent on strategic delivery and stakeholder management. Focus on developing high-performing account managers, implementing process improvements, and driving cross-functional collaboration.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK)

Salary: £53,000 - £61,000

Company

A high-growth digital performance agency focusing on data-led innovation and measurable impact for a sophisticated client portfolio.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end Paid Search strategy for Tier 1 clients.
• Own senior stakeholder relationships and lead key client meetings.
• Develop quarterly and annual roadmaps aligned with commercial goals.
• Drive cross-team collaboration with Data and Product specialists.
• Identify and implement process improvements across accounts.

Requirements

• Proven success managing complex Paid Search strategies across multiple sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage scope and delivery.
• Experience leading and developing Account Managers or similar roles.
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to streamline processes and improve delivery consistency.

Culture & Benefits

• Base salary of £53-61k with bonus potential.
• Hybrid working offering flexibility and focus time.
• Clear career pathway to Senior or Group Account Director level.
• Opportunity to shape agency processes and product innovation.
• Exposure to high-value, strategically complex client accounts.