PPC Account Manager

Background

The7stars is unlike any other agency. The distinction started the day we launched in 2005 when we named ourselves after a pub, but more importantly when we made a promise that we were going to do things differently.

And this commitment has stuck with us. It guides how we work, how we think and how we treat one another and can be expressed in a single word.

Freedom.

Our Freedom philosophy lives across our entire business from people, product and planning. It means we plan & buy media how we want, develop careers how we want, take holiday when we need it, invent tools when we need them, give people a platform to speak up, question and express themselves freely – but more importantly it has allowed us to create an amazing place to work.

We have a unique working environment and open structure which encourages personal development through client contact, team work, training, exposure to all media and internal teams – and a “sky’s the limit” approach to your growth within the agency.

In 2024 we have achieved our 12th year in a row as a Sunday Times Top 100 company to work for and in 2023 were awarded Campaign’s number one media agency to work for accolade for the second year running.

The7stars is c300 passionate media people that are able to focus purely on creating great work for our clients. Clients such as Warner Music, Entain, Suzuki, Gousto, Freemans and The People’s Postcode Lottery. UK focused, we also operate within an agile global network of like-minded friends, extending our client portfolio into Europe and the US.

If thinking freely and with integrity is your bag, then the7stars is an agency you should meet.

We are looking for a passionate individual with PPC experience, who will play a critical role in delivering day-to-day best-in-class account management practices and demonstrating advanced PPC & e-com platform knowledge, which ensures the effective activation & delivery of end-to-end campaigns from brief to analysis.

They’ll be able to independently leverage innovative campaign strategies which exceed client’s expectations and drive search maturity, powered by data-driven insights and delivers against performance targets. They’ll have the ability to develop strong client, agency & key suppliers relationships. They’ll be able to communicate with clients on subjects outside their immediate remit and provide them with useful POV.

Potential client verticals for the role are within Retail, Travel, Real Estate and/or FMCG, but the precise allocation is TBC.  Depending on the account’s portfolio, in addition to the core PPC activity, other product areas within your remit could be Apps, Demand Gen campaigns, Performance Max, MSAN, Amazon Sponsored Products and other platforms.

The role will take responsibility for the delivery of the wider client or/and team deliverables. They’ll be a confident communicator and advocate for the work of the PPC team internally and externally, contributing to process and culture and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Servicing 

• Conceive, develop and guide PPC strategy for your given accounts
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients, building strong relationships with key contacts
• Keep your clients up to date on major industry and platform developments
• Support with the development and delivery of PPC roadmaps for your clients, focusing on Search Maturity
• Confidently present analysis, updates and strategic recommendations in face-to-face meetings
• Draw on specialist knowledge to identify opportunities to add value to clients

Strategy & Collaboration 

• Collaborate with the wider client and specialist teams to deliver integrated campaigns
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in PPC, and take opportunities to share knowledge with the team
• Support wider team initiatives driving Search Excellence, Digital Maturity and contribute to Industry recognition
• Play an active role in shaping client presentations and reports, combining individual contributions with team insights to deliver comprehensive performance analyses and strategic recommendations
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives, such as process improvements, knowledge sharing sessions, and training programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development

Requirements

Essential 

• Evidence of supporting with exceptional performance through solid analysis, further recommendation and first-class execution
• Experience using use Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising. SA360 platforms experience would be preferred, including understanding of automated bidding strategies
• A basic understanding of measurement, analytics and attribution within Google Ads, GA and SA360
• Passion for delivering innovation and award-winning work through implementational planning and buying
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team, support team members, and contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion

Desirable 

• Good Experience in 3rd party tracking & analytics solutions, including GMP and Adobe
• Previous client facing media agency experience
• Knowledge of running Google shopping campaigns

Benefits

• Uncounted holiday & wellbeing (Star) days
• Flexible & hybrid working (3-4 days per week in the office)
• Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks of the year
• Free breakfast & company bar, monthly lunch in the office
• New Business Bonus eligible in your first year as a 7stars employee
• Personal finance adviser
• Discretionary summer profit share bonus and Christmas bonus
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
• Choice of 5 gyms
• Season ticket Loan
• Cycle to work Scheme & Techscheme
• Life Assurance, critical Illness cover & income protection
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including Shared Parental & Adoption Leave
• Royal London pension (8% employer contributions up to £35k, 5% thereafter)
• Employee assistance programme & MHFA trained colleagues

The7stars is committed to creating a diverse environment, where employees feel empowered to share different ideas, perspectives and experiences in a collaborative and creative work environment. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.