Account Manager, Search (Paid Search)

TL;DR

Account Manager, Search (Paid Search): Managing and optimizing paid search campaigns for multiple clients, with an accent on campaign activation, testing, performance analysis, and client delivery. Focus on scaling PPC programs, diagnosing performance changes, building actionable insights, and coaching junior team members.

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid work with teams in the office around four days a week. This is a UK-based role requiring the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and the WPP Open marketing platform to deliver personalized advertising at scale.

What you will do

• Manage paid search accounts and oversee timely optimization, testing, forecasting, reporting, data quality, and compliance.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and evaluate large-scale PPC campaigns across products and markets.
• Develop client and supplier relationships, lead stakeholder communication, and provide performance insights.
• Prepare performance commentary, presentations, and other client and team deliverables.
• Lead, coach, and motivate junior team members while supporting their development and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Proven paid search experience, ideally in an agency environment.
• Experience planning and running larger-scale PPC campaigns across multiple products or markets.
• Experience with SA360 and bid management platforms such as Marin or Kenshoo.
• Strong client management, written and verbal communication, organization, analytical, and numerical reasoning skills.
• Ability to identify root causes of performance changes, communicate findings clearly, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom is required.

Nice to have

• Mastery of SA360.
• Experience with JavaScript, SQL, Python, or Google Analytics.

Culture & Benefits

• Open and inclusive environment built on trust, respect, collaboration, and professional development.
• Access to global WPP networks, learning opportunities, employee resource groups, and in-office events.
• Medical, retirement, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off, partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility and accommodations discussed during the interview process.