Paid Search Senior Account Executive

We help brands make BOLD MOVES. Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign.” Now we hear “Take me from 4th to 1st in my category” “Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%” “Make me the most loved brand in my industry.” These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago. Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small. This is why Zenith helps brands make BOLD MOVES. Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast – they are a better path to growth. Bold moves build a partnership – we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success. Bold Moves bring bigger ROI. This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers – it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency.

At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective. We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.

We are hiring a Paid Search Senior Account Executive to join a collaborative and high-performing team, working across well-known brands including Macmillan & Westfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of campaign optimisation while contributing to meaningful, high-impact client work. You’ll be part of a close-knit Paid Search team, where your ideas are valued, and your development is actively supported. If you enjoy combining data, creativity and teamwork to drive results, this role offers real scope to grow your impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the optimisation and ongoing performance of Paid Search campaigns across key client accounts.
• Manage campaign setups, ensuring accuracy and best practice across Google and Bing platforms.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, insights and opportunities for optimisation.
• Take ownership of smaller accounts, such as Westfield, with support from senior stakeholders.
• Maintain strong quality assurance standards across reporting, builds, and financial processes.
• Collaborate closely with Account Managers, Directors, and wider teams to deliver client success.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping to build capability within the wider team.

Skills we’re looking for:

• Experience working within Paid Search, with confidence in campaign setup and optimisation.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into action.
• High attention to detail across reporting, builds and account management.
• Working knowledge of Google Ads and Microsoft (Bing) Ads platforms.
• Familiarity with SA360 is advantageous but not essential.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach, with a willingness to contribute ideas.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a desire to learn.

Zenith UK 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.

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Zenith UK, 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.