The purpose of this role is to assist with the planning, reviewing and optimisation of Paid Search campaigns whilst supporting the team in reporting and managing client accounts.
To take a leading role on the day-to-day paid search account management of your clients; your focus will be producing work to the highest of standards, being completely on top of all of your quality checks and account processes and helping to drive the best possible results for your clients.
Independently complete day to day optimisation & budget management.
Help execute tests and account development projects under the supervision of your manager.
Use data and insight to identify potential issues and be pro-active in producing solutions.
Quality checks your own work and be actively looking to spot and resolve any potential issues in the account before they cause problems or impact performance,
Continually review and suggest changes to tactics, based on current performance and impact on campaign goals & KPIs.
Contribute knowledge, expertise or present to clients in meetings as required.
Respond to client and client services contacts within appropriate time scales.
Be a visible and vocal member of the client’s paid search team.
Add value and growth to your clients by understanding how their business works.
Train other members of your team on basic Paid Search and agency tasks.
A Paid Search professional, with experience of managing significant campaigns
Google Ads, Google Analytics, Microsoft Ads and SA360 Certified
Passionate about the internet and technology, with a keen interest in the development of PPC as a channel, keeping track of new developments within the industry.
Solid understanding of paid search and the latest industry standards of best practice
A high degree of numeracy and literacy
Ability to understand, follow and devise processes.
Ability to work under pressure, on multiple tasks and with time critical deadlines.
Effective when working as part of a team.
Skilled in MS excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Effective problem solving & analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
You'll have a great compensation package, private health & dental insurance, corporate discounts and career development through Dentsu University, and free access to LinkedIn learning
29+ days of annual leave (25 days of regular holidays, birthdays off and 3 additional wellness days)
We also offer the opportunity to volunteer for up to 2 days per year and tend to close down the agency between Christmas and New Years
You'll have a hybrid working schedule, with flexible start/end hours
Merkle does not discriminate against job applicants on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Experience stipulated in this job description serves as a guide only and all applications will be considered on their merits, irrespective of experience.
As part of our Diversity and Inclusion agenda, and as an Equal Opportunities employer, if you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process please engage directly with your Recruiter