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Paid Media Account Manager
We're looking for a Paid Media Account Manager to join our growing team, working across Google Ads, Meta and other paid channels to manage a portfolio of client accounts.
About the role
This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. You'll be hands-on with campaign management, reporting and strategy, while collaborating with our SEO, Content and Digital PR teams to help clients grow. You'll also be involved in quarterly reviews, new business pitches and shaping wider marketing strategies.
We're a team that likes trying new ideas, questioning what's working (and what isn't), and making the most of AI and automation to work smarter. Honchō is an award-winning search marketing agency with over 17 years' experience, having worked with brands including eBay, WWE and ASUS, and currently working with established brands such as Faith in Nature and Group 1 Automotive.
What you'll do
- Plan, launch and manage Google Ads and Meta campaigns for a portfolio of clients.
- Setting up, managing and optimising product feeds for eCommerce accounts.
- Conduct cross-channel analysis using GA4, platform data and CRMs to uncover gaps in performance and areas of growth.
- Building strong relationships with clients and leading regular reporting calls.
- Preparing and presenting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), sharing insights and recommendations.
- Reviewing campaigns and providing clear, practical recommendations to external stakeholders.
- Collaborating with our SEO, Content and Digital PR teams on joined-up marketing strategies.
- Supporting new business pitches and helping shape paid media strategies for prospective clients.
- Using and helping develop our in-house AI tools and automations to improve reporting and account management.
- Testing new platform features and identifying opportunities that genuinely benefit client accounts.
What we're looking for
Essentials
- Strong experience managing Google Ads and Meta campaigns.
- Previous agency experience.
- Experience managing your own portfolio of client accounts, with ambition to take ownership of your own clients.
- Proficient in producing meaningful insights from research and audits.
- Experience using reporting platforms such as Data Studio or similar.
- Comfortable challenging clients on their goals and strategies.
- Strong communication skills with confidence presenting.
- An analytical mindset and curiosity to understand what is driving results and why.
- The ability to articulate the commercial relevance of paid media performance.
- A good understanding of GA4 and conversion tracking.
Nice to have
- Experience with Pinterest, Microsoft Advertising, TikTok or programmatic advertising.
- Experience using Google Merchant Center, Shoptimised, Channable or similar feed and inventory management platforms.
- Google Ads and/or Meta Blueprint certifications.
Why join Honcho?
We are committed to providing our employees with a positive work environment and a range of benefits that support their health and wellbeing.
- 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
- A day off on your birthday.
- Days off for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
- Critical life cover.
- Free yearly eye tests.
- Summer working hours.
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
- Sick pay.
- Hybrid working.
- Regular company socials and events.
- 2 days paid charity and volunteering per year.
- Paid therapy/counselling sessions.
Our interview process
Introductory call
A relaxed conversation to see if we are a good match for each other.
Competency task
A chance for you to flex your media knowledge and skills.
Final interview
Meet the wider team and get a feel for life at Honcho.
Ready to join us?
If this sounds like your kind of environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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