Senior Paid Search Executive

at  Publicis Groupe

Job Description
Publicis Groupe is a world leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. As a platform at the intersection of marketing and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of creativity and technology, Publicis Groupe is built on the Power of One. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 80,000+ talents across 100+ countries globally.
Publicis LeOne is a true Power of One solution. A seamless, connected, and integrated team that amalgamates all of the Groupe’s services to navigate and work across one of our highest profile clients – Haleon, a world-leading consumer health company with a purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity.
Excitingly, we are currently on the lookout for a proactive and detail oriented Senior Paid Search Executive to join our Publicis LeOne team. Whether you’re an established Senior Exec looking to gain significant exposure to a category leader or, a driven Executive looking for that next step upwards, we’d love to hear from you!

THE ROLE

Reporting into and working closely with the Senior Paid Search Manager, this is an incredible opportunity to manage paid search campaigns across the client’s portfolio of brands. You will lead the set-up, ongoing optimisation and evolution of the SEM accounts. You will oversee the implementation and day-to-day tasks of the offshore team members, ensuring their work is delivered with accuracy. Additionally, you will support in client meetings, address requests, and assist in developing and refining SEM strategies. Problem solving, attention to detail, communication skills and specialist paid search knowledge are the keys to this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in implementing, monitoring and managing industry-leading performance media strategies, with a focus on paid search
• Execute and optimise campaigns across various paid search platforms to drive business outcomes for the client
• Deliver accurate and timely reports, providing insights and recommendations for optimisation
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
• Apply a curious mindset to understand and analyse campaign performance, always seeking to learn and improve
• Take ownership of tasks, effectively prioritising and managing multiple concurrent responsibilities
• Support the Account Services team and client stakeholders on ad hoc requests
• Collaborate closely with the Performance Media team, Account Managers and Operations Leads, contributing to a team-oriented environment and celebrating collective achievements

WHAT TYPE OF PERSON WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

• Minimum 2-3 years’ of experience in building and managing SEM / paid search campaigns
• Strong understanding and experience with Google Ads and SA360
• Strong ambition to advance your career as a well-rounded performance media specialist, with a passion for executing, optimising, and reporting on paid search campaigns
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Proven track record of driving performance outcomes for clients
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks, effectively prioritise, and manage multiple responsibilities
• Intermediate presentation skills, including experience with client work-in-progress updates and monthly reports