Job Description
A new role within a growing, boutique digital agency who specialise in PPC / Paid Media. They firmly believe that specialism breeds expertise, and are committed to bringing the best PPC practices to the brands they partner with. As an employee-owned company, the team can offer you the chance to share in company profits and each member of staff has a say in how the company is run. If you want to be part of a collaborative environment where your voice matters, then this could be the next career opportunity for you!
About The Agency:
This successful agency is a dynamic, employee-owned business based in Edinburgh, working with a variety of exciting brands across the UK, Europe, Australia, and North America. Their focus is on reducing PPC waste and has led them to develop innovative tools that maximise value for your clients. If you're an enthusiastic self-starter, you'll thrive in this fast-growing team. You’ll be expected to be in the office 2 days a week and thus you will probably live within the Edinburgh or surrounding location.
The Role:
We're seeking a seasoned PPC Account Director to oversee the client portfolio. In this role, you'll be the primary contact for key clients, ensuring your PPC strategies align with their business goals. You'll manage multiple client projects, maintaining regular communication through weekly or monthly updates via email, audio, or video calls to present data, findings, and progress.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage client relationships ensuring the highest level of satisfaction.
• Oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day management of PPC campaigns across platforms such as Google, Microsoft, TikTok, LinkedIn, StackAdapt, and Meta Ads.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on broader business strategies and initiatives.
• Actively participate in the sales process, supporting new business pitches, and effectively onboarding new clients.
• Execute both reactive and proactive account optimisations, focusing on strategic budget management.
• Play an integral role in client retention and fostering long-term partnerships.
Requirements
• 4+ years hands on PPC experience either at agency or client side, with a proven track record in this area
• Enthusiasm & willingness to learn. This is vital. Digital advertising changes daily and you need to be passionate about the technology and building your knowledge to be on the cutting edge of what’s happening in the industry.
• Fluent English speaker.
• Experience running & leading strategy on innovative Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns for leading brands.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Advanced organisational skills.
• Experience managing a team.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with a friendly, professional email tone.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills and good problem solving. An ability to breakdown complex data sets and identify that one data point that could significantly boost the ROI of a campaign.
• Confident in meetings and presenting your findings to your colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• A positive, upbeat attitude to your work.
• An ability to think independently, be proactive in client relationships, not just answer their questions.
Benefits
• Generous profit sharing scheme - as an employee-owned company, the whole team benefits from regular bonuses. £45,000 - £55,000 / package of up to £60,000 including bonus.
• regular salary reviews based on performance/output.
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity leave
• Private health insurance
• Pension scheme and lots more
FURTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Gilchrist Recruitment Partnership are a specialist recruitment agency and recruiting partner within the Marketing, Digital communications/PR, Creative & Design and Advertising industry for Scotland, both agency and client side.
When submitting your application, please outline your current salary, salary expectations and notice period. It is also essential that you are already legally permitted to work in the UK with the associated paperwork if you are not a UK citizen.
If you are not currently living in Scotland, please explain/outline your plans and timelines for relocation to Scotland. We are a Scottish based recruiter who generally do not represent “remote” opportunities - thus you will be either living in Scotland or have solid plans to relocate.
We cannot guarantee a response to each individual application, made necessary by the level of response we receive. We will contact only those candidates we wish to shortlist. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race.
Unless clearly stated otherwise, the advertised position is a permanent contract.