Paid Performance Manager

THE ROLE: As a Paid Performance Manager, you will be a performance specialist with extensive search management experience and client facing skills. You will be dedicated to a single client - one of the most globally recognised, fashion centric shoe retailers, with activation spanning US, Canada and EMEA.The principal elements of the role will be to manage 1-2 Paid Performance Executives in the pursuit of performance excellence. You will be responsible for campaign implementation, analysis, optimisation, delivery and evaluation across paid search and all relevant formats, such as Performance Max, Demand Gen etc. Working alongside the Paid Performance Director where relevant, you will also have a chance to heavily influence strategy and lead on the implementation of innovative, new solutions for your client. It is essential you have a strong retail background and are able to deliver effectively on a scaled, international retailer.There will be a heavy client facing element to this role, as you'll be required to lead weekly calls/meetings and lead on or parts of larger monthly and quarterly meetings, with the support of your line manager. As such, it's essential you feel comfortable with clients, have strong communication skills, as well as a proactive attitude and a real hunger for success.Developing and planning holistic paid performance strategies largely independently, but with the support of your line manager where required.Develop paid search expertise, tech knowledge and all-round skill set of your direct reports.Provide clear and defined roles and responsibilities for each position in your team - work with your line manager to ensure you have an accurate role breakdown.Work with your line manager to create high quality case studies to represent your clients' best activation work, as well as entering (and winning!) industry awards.DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:At least 3+ years' experience within a Performance remit, ideally within an agency environment.Proven experience of working with enterprise level clients and large budgets (£1 million+).Extensive experience and proven certification across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads etc.Experience and up to date knowledge competitor tools (SimilarWeb, Adthena, SEMRush etc.).Good numeracy skills with strong knowledge/ experience of MS Excel. Management experience is desirable but not essential.Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload across your direct reports.Excellent communicator - written and verbal, with the ability to present confidently.