Paid Media Manager
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Paid Media Manager
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum | Birmingham, West Midlands | Hybrid
- Posted: 01/06/2026
- Reference: SJA001_1777488496
Job Description
I'm currently partnered with a high-growth, performance-driven digital marketing agency that's quietly becoming one of the most exciting operators in the space. They've built a strong reputation working with ambitious brands across e-commerce and lead generation, with a clear focus on performance, accountability, and delivering measurable results. They're now looking for a Paid Media Specialist to join the team.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on, performance-led role where you'll take full ownership of paid media activity across a portfolio of clients. You'll manage campaigns end-to-end - from strategy and build through to optimisation and scaling - with dedicated account managers supporting on client logistics. This allows you to stay focused on delivery, performance, and growth.
What You'll Be Doing
- Owning paid media accounts across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and ideally LinkedIn Ads
- Building, launching, and optimising campaigns across multiple platforms
- Developing clear, performance-led strategies aligned to client goals
- Auditing existing activity and identifying growth opportunities
- Driving results across ROAS, CPA, and revenue
- Working across a mix of e-commerce and lead generation clients
- Analysing performance data and turning it into actionable insights
- Presenting strategies and recommendations directly to clients
- Collaborating closely with account managers and the wider team
What They're Looking For
- 3-4 years' agency experience in paid media (or 5+ years in-house)
- Strong hands-on experience across Google Ads and Meta Ads
- Experience managing accounts independently
- Confident communicator with client-facing experience
- Strong analytical and performance-driven mindset
E-commerce Experience (Highly Desirable)
- Google Merchant Center
- Product feed optimisation (e.g. Shoptimised or similar)
- Large product catalogues (10,000+ SKUs)
- Magento environments
Bonus Experience
- LinkedIn Ads
- TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat, or Amazon Ads
- Email marketing platforms such as Klaviyo
Who You Are
- Proactive and solutions-focused
- Commercially minded and performance-driven
- Comfortable owning accounts and making decisions
- Confident presenting to clients
- Motivated to improve and scale performance
- Collaborative, positive, and high standards
What's On Offer
- £40,000 - £45,000 salary depending on experience
- Hybrid working (3 days per week in London Bridge or Birmingham)
- Bupa healthcare
- Pension
- Generous annual leave
- Regular team socials and events
- A supportive, high-performing team environment
Apply
If you're looking for a role where you can take real ownership, focus on performance, and make a measurable impact - I'd love to speak with you. Apply now or reach out directly for more details.