Withfrontier is partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing SEO, Paid Media and Content Marketing agency that's scaling their Paid media capabilities.
They're a
75-person agency with a 30-strong paid media team
, and they're looking to bring on a
Senior PPC Account Manager
who'll be entrusted with high-impact work, owning a very small portfolio of enterprise and medium sized clients, shaping strategy, delivering campaigns across Google, Bing, Shopping - and mentoring teams.
This person will join a high-performing PPC function and report directly to the
Head of PPC
.
What they're looking for
You'll be someone who can step into a senior role and immediately own:
* Running and optimising PPC campaigns (Google/Bing, Shopping, lead generation etc.) end-to-end, delivering strong results.
* Managing
medium-to-large
accounts — those with ad budgets north of
£100,000 per month
.
* Working collaboratively with leadership to devise forward-looking strategy, staying on top of updates (Google, Microsoft, etc.), and modern PPC trends.
* Taking responsibility for delivery across some of the agency's largest accounts.
* Leading certain client relationships: stewarding strategy calls, reporting, presenting insights with confidence.
* Internally, mentoring and managing junior PPC staff, helping them to grow, contributing to team processes and improvements.
Key responsibilities
* Own PPC delivery, ensuring campaigns hit or exceed KPIs.
* Audit existing accounts for performance issues, identify opportunities, and drive continuous optimisation.
* Lead strategy sessions, taking initiative on proactive ideas.
* Provide leadership internally: guiding junior team members, trainings or workshops; support hiring, onboarding; maintain quality and efficiency in PPC workflows.
* Manage time, budgets, client expectations: commercial accountability is crucial.
Skills & experience you'll need
* Minimum
years
of PPC experience; proven track record managing sizeable accounts across different industries.
* Excellent client-facing and communication skills (you'll be leading meetings & strategy calls).
* Strong organisational skills: capable of handling fast-paced environments, multiple accounts, tight deadlines.
* Passion for PPC: you care about performance, innovation, staying current.
* Mentoring or team leadership experience is a plus.
Practical details & benefits
* Salary band:
£45,000-£50,000 pa
.
* Working pattern: Hybrid (approx. 2 days per week in their Manchester office).
* Additional perks like private health & dental care, gym discounts, flexible working benefits.