Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Paid Search Manager
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Company Description
We are Zenith, the ROI agency, but we’re about so much more than numbers. Since 2005, we’ve been helping some of the world’s biggest and most exciting brands turn ambitious ideas into meaningful business growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, our global community of 6,000+ specialists across 95 markets brings together media, data, technology, commerce and content to solve complex challenges and create work that makes a difference.
We believe the best work happens when great people come together. We’re curious, collaborative and always looking for new ways to think, challenge convention and push what’s possible. From strategy and planning to performance, data, content and trading, our teams work across disciplines to create smarter, more personal experiences for the brands we partner with.
And we’re serious about our people too. We want Zenith to be a place where everyone feels seen, heard and represented, with opportunities to learn, grow and make your mark. From our regular social events, mentoring, learning opportunities, recognition and community initiatives, we’re building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work, share ideas and have a lot of fun along the way.
So, if you’re ambitious, curious and excited by the pace of change in our industry, you’ll fit right in. Whether you’re a media expert, creative thinker, data enthusiast, tech lover or simply someone who wants to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Zenith. Come and help us create a more meaningful kind of ROI – for our clients, our people and our culture.
Overview
Paid Search Manager
We are hiring a Paid Search Manager to play a meaningful role in shaping paid search performance for well‑known brands. This role blends strategic thinking, hands‑on delivery and people leadership, giving you real ownership over client outcomes and team success. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders while helping great work come together across a hybrid model. If you enjoy combining craft, collaboration and commercial impact, this is a role where your contribution will be felt.
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What you’ll be doing
- Developing and delivering paid search strategies that align closely to client goals and growth ambitions.
- Leading the day‑to‑day management and optimisation of PPC campaigns across platforms including SA360, Google Ads and Bing Ads.
- Owning campaign performance, using data and insight to guide optimisation, testing and budget decisions.
- Supporting your Director to deliver consistently high‑quality work and strong client outcomes.
- Building trusted relationships with mid‑level client stakeholders through proactive, thoughtful engagement.
- Ensuring operational excellence through best‑practice account hygiene, quality assurance and reporting.
- Helping new tools, tests and initiatives scale successfully from trial into ongoing delivery.
Skills we’re looking for
- Solid experience working across paid search platforms with revenue‑driven objectives.
- Confidence analysing performance data and translating insight into clear actions and recommendations.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and calmly.
- Clear, professional communication skills for working with clients and internal teams.
- A collaborative approach to teamwork, leadership and partner relationships.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how agency teams create value.
- Curiosity and commitment to staying up to date with industry trends and evolving search technology.
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Additional Information
Zenith International 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 Zenith International, 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.
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