Permanent from £35,000 + Pension + PMI + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working (1-2 days per quarter in the office) Southampton, Store Support Office
About Us
We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support Office (SSO), we equip our stores, our people, and our business with everything needed to help our customers create a home they'll love. Join us as a Paid Search Specialist and be a key part of this mission.
Role Purpose
This role focuses on the day-to-day management, optimisation, and performance of B&Q's paid search activities across formats including Performance Max, Google Shopping, Local Inventory Ads, and Text Ads.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensure the smooth daily operation of paid search campaigns on Google Ads and SA360.
2. Execute and optimise campaigns across Performance Max, Shopping, Local Inventory Ads, and Text Ads.
3. Manage the entire campaign lifecycle from setup to daily bid and budget adjustments.
4. Utilise tools such as Google Ads, Google Ads Editor, SA360, and spreadsheets for campaign management.
5. Collaborate with the Paid Search team to share insights, testing results, and identify opportunities.
6. Monitor campaign performance, identify issues, and proactively improve ROAS.
7. Coordinate with ecommerce, trading, and product teams to align campaigns with business priorities and stock levels.
8. Support performance reporting and contribute to testing strategies.
Minimum Requirements
* At least 2 years of hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns, preferably in large-scale ecommerce.
* Proven knowledge of Google Ads, Google Ads Editor, and Search Ads 360 (SA360).
* Proficiency with spreadsheets for bulk uploads and reporting (Excel or Google Sheets).
* Strong understanding of key Google ad formats including Performance Max, Shopping, LIA, and Text Ads.
* Detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and focused on performance metrics and commercial outcomes.
* Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
* A passion for digital marketing and continuous innovation.
What’s in it for You?
Join a supportive team where you are valued for who you are. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering networks and opportunities for all colleagues. Our benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, bonus, ShareSave options, 6.6 weeks holiday, payroll giving, Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, wellbeing benefits, and more.
For application or interview support, contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk.
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