Grey Matter Recruitment
Paid Search Manager at Independent Retail Media Agency
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Senior Paid Search Specialist (Ecommerce & Retail Media) London, UK – Hands-on, Performance-Driven
A London-based, fast-growing commerce media team is seeking an execution-focused specialist to join our high-performing agency. This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about crafting and optimising paid search campaigns to drive measurable growth for clients across top marketplace platforms.
About the Agency
- A leading independent performance marketing agency, specialising in commerce media, retail media, and marketplace advertising
- Deep expertise in Google Search & Shopping, retail search, and ecommerce growth for high-growth consumer brands
- Combines channel expertise, proprietary technology, and best-in-class commerce tools to deliver data-driven performance outcomes
- Strong US foundation with rapid expansion in UK/EMEA and a global client base
- Culture built on innovation, measurable impact, and client ownership
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Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end paid search campaign execution across Google Search, Google Shopping, and retail media platforms
- Adaptively adjust bids, budgets, and keywords to maximise ROI and conversion performance
- Deeply analyse campaign metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and optimisations
- Develop and maintain comprehensive performance reports, translating data into actionable insights
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support client augmentee needs, ensuring data-driven recommendations
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Required Skills & Experience
- Proven track record in paid search or commerce media, with agency-side experience preferred
- Hands-on familiarity with Google Search, Google Shopping or equivalent platform tools
- Sharp analytical skills with a proven ability to optimise campaigns based on data
- Fluent in Excel/Google Sheets and experienced with campaign tools (e.g., Skai, Pacvue)
- Highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities and staying detail-oriented
- Eager to deliver impactful, measurable results in a high-growth environment
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