Senior Account Executive, Paid Search

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

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2109 - Senior Account Executive, Paid Search

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

The role

Accountabilities include:

• Responsible for campaigns activation, optimisation and reporting.

• Audit accounts to improve performance and overseeing budgeting process, creation of projections and allocation with internal account teams.

• Create Media plans and provide spend forecasts.

• Developing and executing paid search strategies for clients

• Working with clients to identify campaign objectives, target audiences and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Optimising campaigns to meet client objectives and budget requirements.

• Generating weekly and monthly to track campaign performance.

• Monitoring campaign performance and making recommendations for improvements.

• Keeping up to date with the latest Paid Search trends.

• Supporting the wider team with any ad hoc tasks.

• Mentorship of junior members across the team.

Skills and Experience:

• A good knowledge and experience of Paid Search (Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft ads)

• Demonstrable commercial experience liasing with a range of stakeholders within a business environment.

• Previous experience conducting reporting and post campaign analysis.

• Previous bid management experience using tools such as SA360, Google and Bing.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Good knowledge of MS Office suite.

• Ability to analyse data and identify trends.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. 

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. 

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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