Paid Search Manager

Zenith is the ROI agency. We help brands make Bold Moves in communications to drive profitable, measurable growth.

At Zenith, Bold Moves are big, brave shifts to strategy, data, audience or activation. They’re grounded in evidence, backed by rigorous forecasting and designed to deliver stronger returns for clients and better experiences for consumers. We work as empathetic partners, taking the time to understand our clients’ businesses and tying our success to theirs.

Part of Publicis Media, Zenith has over 5,000 specialists across 90 markets. In the UK, we work with leading organisations including The Very Group, Macmillan and Morrisons – helping them make smarter, more impactful choices to unlock growth. We believe an inclusive culture strengthens our business, enabling greater idea exchange, innovation and creativity, and we actively encourage our people to drive positive change.

Overview

We’re hiring a Search Account Manager to help shape Paid Search strategy, turning data, technology and smart thinking into meaningful results.

You’ll take ownership of day-to-day activity across Google and Bing while working closely with the Account Director to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. It’s a role where analytical thinking meets creativity, with plenty of scope to influence strategy, strengthen client relationships and support others in developing their Paid Search expertise.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day Paid Search activity across Google and Bing, delivering accurate, high-quality campaigns and optimisations.

Turn performance data, consumer behaviour and wider industry trends into clear insights and actionable recommendations.

Partner with the Account Director to develop the strategic and innovation roadmap, identifying opportunities to strengthen performance.

Connect Paid Search with relevant platforms, data sources and channels, including Google Merchant Center, Search Ads 360 and Adobe.

Build trusted relationships with clients, media owners, technology partners and teams across the agency, keeping everyone aligned on priorities.

Create insightful weekly, monthly and business-review reporting that brings performance to life and identifies opportunities for improvement and growth.

Support and develop colleagues through mentoring, training, clear workflow management and thoughtful career-development conversations.

Hands-on experience managing Paid Search activity, with a strong understanding of Google Ads, Bing and analytics technologies.

An analytical approach, with the confidence to work with data, identify trends and translate findings into practical recommendations.

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and useful for different audiences.

Experience building positive client relationships and managing day-to-day communications, expectations and priorities.

An organised approach to managing workloads, deadlines, campaign accuracy, account finances and competing priorities.

Experience supporting or managing colleagues, with a collaborative approach to mentoring and professional development.

Curiosity about digital media, technology and consumer behaviour, combined with a practical approach to solving problems and exploring new opportunities.

Zenith UK offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

At Zenith UK, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.

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