Paid Search Senior Executive

Publicis PGOne is a true Power of One solution. A seamless, connected, and integrated team that amalgamates all of the Groupe’s services to navigate and work across one of our highest profile clients – P&G, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies and home to iconic, trusted brands, including Braun, Fairy, Febreze, Gillette, Oral B, Pampers, and more. PGOne is based in the Publicis Chancery Lane office, a smaller, friendly environment in the heart of London.

We are now looking for a Senior Paid Search (SEM) Executive to join our team. Whether you’re an established Senior Exec looking to gain significant exposure to a category leader or a driven Executive looking for that next step upwards, we’d love to hear from you.

The role involves developing and implementing innovative paid search approaches for our clients. This is a strategic role focused on data analysis and insight generation to drive performance marketing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of strategic paid search frameworks and approaches aligned with client business objectives
• Work with our activation teams to translate strategic recommendations into campaign execution plans
• Analyse campaign performance data to identify strategic opportunities and insights
• Assist in developing testing frameworks and hypotheses to drive continuous improvement
• Support the creation of strategic recommendations and presentations for clients
• Help identify emerging trends and opportunities in the paid search landscape
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure paid search strategy aligns with broader marketing objectives
• Contribute to strategic planning sessions and brainstorms
• Learn and develop expertise in advanced Google Ads features and beta opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferably hands-on experience in building and managing SEM / paid search campaigns
• Strong understanding and experience with Google Ads and SA360
• Strong ambition to advance your career as a well-rounded performance media specialist, with a passion for strategic thinking
• Proven track record of driving performance outcomes for clients
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks, effectively prioritise, and manage multiple responsibilities
• Intermediate presentation skills, including experience with client work-in-progress updates and monthly reports

This role offers excellent development opportunities including structured training in paid search strategy and platforms, mentoring from senior team members, exposure to client strategy meetings, and the opportunity to develop into a Manager role.

Additional Information

• Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees, including Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans.
• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS - 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES - We provide 26 weeks of full pay for family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF - You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS including membership discounts with local restaurants and retailers.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full-time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness.

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