Job Description

Paid Performance Manager
Location: Central London - Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading performance and commerce-focused agency within a global media network. They specialise in helping major brands drive measurable business growth by combining data, technology, and human expertise. Their services span paid media, marketplace commerce, owned channels such as SEO and content, and earned media including digital PR and social. By creating seamless multichannel purchase experiences, our client connects brands with their audiences, delivers meaningful business results, and leverages insight-driven strategies to turn data into actionable outcomes.
The Role:
Lead performance delivery. Shape paid search and marketplace strategy. Drive measurable growth.
Our client is looking for a Paid Performance Manager to oversee strategy, implementation, optimisation, and reporting across paid search campaigns on Google and Amazon. You will manage a portfolio of key clients, predominantly in FMCG and Retail.
The role involves a significant client-facing element, including leading weekly calls, contributing to monthly and quarterly review meetings, and presenting actionable insights and recommendations.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day paid search delivery for a portfolio of clients
• Build strong, consultative relationships with client stakeholders
• Plan, implement, optimise, and report on paid search campaigns
• Utilise bid management tools and automation platforms to drive ongoing performance
• Translate performance data into actionable insights and commercial recommendations
• Identify opportunities for innovation, automation, and new solutions

• Support research and strategy for new business opportunities
• Contribute to thought leadership and market insights
• Keep up to date with emerging trends, tools, and platforms in digital performance

• Manage and mentor 1-2 junior team members
• Set clear development objectives and support ongoing skill growth
• Ensure operational efficiency and adherence to best practice across campaigns

Your Profile:
You are a commercially minded performance specialist with strong hands-on experience in paid search and Amazon Ads. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy taking ownership, and are confident managing client relationships and mentoring junior team members.
Essential Experience:

• 2+ years' experience in performance marketing, ideally in an agency environment
• Proven experience managing large-scale paid search budgets on Google and Amazon
• Certifications in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Amazon Ads, and Google Analytics (or equivalent)
• Experience with bid management tools and competitor research platforms
• Strong numerical skills and Excel proficiency
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members is desirable

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to 40k
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in Central London Office)
• Opportunity to work across major FMCG and Retail brands
• Strong wellbeing package, birthday off, mental health days, parental support, lifestyle perks, global remote work allowance (4 weeks)

Skills Required