Manager, Paid Search

OMD Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Manager, Paid Search

Based in Charing Cross Road (hybrid working), OMD EMEA is recruiting for an experienced Search Account Manager to lead Paid Search strategy and execution for one of the world’s most innovative and influential global brands.

In This Role

You will oversee end-to-end Paid Search planning, strategy, optimisation, and client delivery across multiple EMEA markets. You will work alongside an exec, collaborate with cross-channel specialists, and act as a key strategic partner to both global and local stakeholders.

About You

• Strong experience in Paid Search, with proven success managing large-scale, multi-market campaigns.
• Deep understanding of both performance and brand Search strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-management skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving ability, with polished presentation skills.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and markets simultaneously.
• Confident managing budgets, forecasting, pacing, and performance analysis.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with EMEA media landscapes.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a hands‑on, proactive approach.
• Experience with 3rd‑party tech such as Kenshoo Software.
• Experience working on regional or global accounts.
• Previous involvement in cross‑functional brand studies or measurement projects.

About The Agency

At OMD EMEA, we strive to deliver on our promise of ‘better decisions, faster’ for our clients, partners and all 6,000+ OMDers across our region every day. As part of the world’s largest media network, our business is staging experiences for consumers who have more choice and less attention than ever before. The key to the process is empathy. Empathy to see the world through the eyes of the consumer, to recognise the needs of our clients and to identify aspirations of our talent.

Working Pattern

Our working pattern for colleagues is to be present in the office three days a week at our offices in London with the other days available to work remotely.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales
• Advertising Services