Job Description

JDR Group is one of the UK's leading digital marketing agencies. We work with ambitious SMEs across the UK, helping them generate more leads, more sales and more revenue using a proven, multi-channel marketing system.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Paid Media Executive to join our team in our Derby office. This is a hands-on, office-based role where you will manage and optimise paid media campaigns, working closely with both clients and our internal team to deliver strong ROI, not just clicks or impressions.

Your role at JDR Group

You will take ownership of Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns for a portfolio of SME clients. You will work directly with business owners and senior decision-makers to understand their commercial goals, and collaborate closely with our internal marketing, content and strategy teams to ensure paid media activity supports the wider marketing plan.

Your focus will always be on performance, efficiency and measurable business results.

Key responsibilities

Plan, manage and optimise Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns Focus on ROI, lead quality and cost per acquisition, not vanity metrics Work directly with clients to understand objectives and report on performance Collaborate with our internal team to align paid media with SEO, content, email and CRM activity Test, analyse and refine audiences, creatives, messaging and landing pages Monitor budgets, bids and performance against agreed targets Use analytics and reporting tools to identify opportunities for improvement Produce clear, actionable reports and recommendations

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience managing Google Ads and Meta Ads accounts Experience working with SME clients in a performance-driven environment A strong analytical mindset and confidence working with data Clear communication skills and the ability to explain results to non-technical stakeholders A commercial approach with a genuine focus on ROI Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple campaigns

Ideal experience (not essential)

Experience using HubSpot Working knowledge of Google Analytics Experience with Google Merchant Centre and shopping campaigns

What you'll get from us

Salary starting from 26,000, depending on experience An office-based role within a supportive and ambitious team Ongoing training, development and clear progression opportunities Exposure to a wide range of established SME clients The opportunity to develop your paid media expertise within a proven marketing system
If you enjoy performance marketing, like working closely with clients and want to focus on delivering real business growth, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your paid media career with JDR Group.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person