Paid Search Account Manager

Company Description With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. We place a huge focus on our People, and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for five years in a row, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025 and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Overview Paid Search Manager Publicis Media | Publicis (LEGO) | London (Hybrid) We are hiring a Paid Search Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping global growth for one of the world’s most iconic brands — LEGO. Working within Publicis, our bespoke “Power of One” team, you’ll lead paid search strategy across global and local markets, blending data, creativity and commercial thinking. This is a role with real influence: driving performance today while helping define how search delivers meaningful impact for the future of play. You’ll collaborate with passionate specialists who care deeply about craft, learning and doing work that truly matters. What you’ll be doing Owning the end‑to‑end paid search strategy, from planning and activation through to optimisation and performance delivery Setting clear, scalable global search frameworks that local markets can confidently implement and adapt Acting as a trusted partner to internal planning and account teams, ensuring search aligns seamlessly with wider client objectives Reviewing account performance across markets, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, pacing and results against KPIs Designing and running a test‑and‑learn roadmap, with robust measurement and insight at its core Bringing fresh thinking to search, proactively evolving strategies as platforms, audiences and behaviours change Supporting the growth of the team by sharing knowledge, coaching others and strengthening ways of working Skills we’re looking for Experience delivering paid search campaigns with a strong strategic and analytical mindset Confidence working with data to inform decisions, spot trends and tell clear performance stories A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships across teams and markets Commercial awareness, including budget stewardship and performance forecasting Curiosity and motivation to keep learning as search and technology continue to evolve Clear, thoughtful communication skills, both written and verbal A sense of ownership and pride in delivering high‑quality work that drives meaningful outcomes We recognise that experience can be gained in many ways. If you bring most of the skills above and are excited by the role, we’d love to hear from you. Qualifications What are we looking for? Additional Information Starcom offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including: 📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups). Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Starcom, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included. #LI-ER1