We're working with an established digital marketing agency looking for an experienced Paid Media Manager to join their team in Leeds.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded paid media professional to take ownership of campaign strategy and performance across a portfolio of client accounts. You'll play an important role in driving results, developing client relationships and supporting the growth of the wider paid media team.

Please note: This is a hybrid role requiring 1 day per week in the Leeds office. 

Some of the responsibilities:

• Lead paid media strategy across a portfolio of high-value client accounts, ensuring campaigns align with client objectives and KPIs.

• Take ownership of seasonal campaign planning, forecasting and budget management.

• Monitor and optimise campaign performance, identifying opportunities to improve results and maximise return on investment.

• Develop integrated paid media strategies, considering how campaigns contribute to wider digital marketing activities.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic recommendations and presenting campaign performance.

• Manage and mentor Paid Media Analysts and Executives, supporting their professional development and progression.

• Conduct regular team check-ins, performance reviews and personal development planning.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective campaign delivery and alignment with client objectives.

• Contribute to new business opportunities through audits, proposals and pitch presentations.

• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on account performance, commercial opportunities and strategic developments.

Some of the requirements:

• Strong experience managing paid media campaigns, with proven responsibility for strategy and performance.

• Advanced knowledge of paid media platforms, campaign management and reporting tools.

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret campaign data and make informed strategic recommendations.

• Strong commercial awareness, including experience with campaign forecasting, budgeting and performance optimisation.

• Proven ability to manage high-value client accounts and deliver results against agreed KPIs.

• Experience developing integrated digital marketing strategies across multiple channels.

• Confident in communicating with clients, presenting campaign results and providing strategic guidance.

• Experience mentoring, managing or supporting the development of junior team members.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple accounts and priorities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach to working across teams.

• Ability to take ownership of client strategy, identify opportunities for growth and contribute to wider business objectives.

Could this be the right next step for you? Apply today.