PPC Manager

We’re looking for a PPC Manager who’s passionate about performance marketing and loves turning data into real business growth.

As part of our Client Performance team, you’ll take the lead on a portfolio of clients, developing and delivering high-performing campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads. You’ll be the go-to expert for your clients, combining strategic thinking with hands-on campaign management to drive results that matter.

Beyond client work, you’ll help shape our PPC offering and play a key role in the continued growth of Zeal.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a portfolio of PPC clients and working closely with the Head of Client performance to become their strategic partner and line of contact.
• Developing and delivering PPC strategies that align with client objectives and commercial goals.
• Planning, building and optimising campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads. Including Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Display and YouTube.
• Taking ownership of campaign budgets, forecasting, pacing and performance against agreed KPIs.
• Continuously analysing account performance to identify opportunities for growth.
• Leading regular client meetings, presenting campaign performance, insights and strategic recommendations with confidence.
• PPC audits, identifying opportunities for prospective clients and supporting new business pitches.
• Keeping up to date with platform updates, industry trends and new technologies.

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ experience managing PPC campaigns, ideally within an agency environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, including Search, Shopping and Performance Max.
• A solid understanding of conversion tracking, attribution and performance measurement.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts and delivering measurable commercial results.
• Confidence presenting campaign performance and strategic recommendations to clients.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting spends and optimising campaigns against a range of KPIs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.