Paid Search Account Manager in London

Our mission is to inspire and influence great companies to grow — defining the future of marketing. WeDiscover is a leading performance marketing and technology agency. We launched in 2020, in the belief that when you combine marketing experts with data scientists and engineers, amazing things can happen. We've since gone on to be recognised in the Deloitte Fast 50 tech businesses and in the top 8% of the Financial Times' Fastest Growing Companies in Europe. We were founded on the concept of problem-solving and skills-stacking: beyond our agency services, we pride ourselves on inventing impactful marketing technology that keeps our clients ahead in an ever-evolving, competitive landscape. WeDiscover is founder-led, with no outside investors, allowing us to stay true to our vision. Our leadership team brings vast experience across digital marketing, technology, and analytics, setting the tone for excellence and continuous innovation. We believe in ‘doing good while doing well,’ fostering a culture where success goes hand-in-hand with a positive impact.

The focus lies in overseeing the execution and performance of Paid Search campaigns while managing client relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and efficiency. Work is delivered independently and tasks are delegated based on priority and commercial impact. The Account Manager contributes to developing a strategic long-term vision for the client, tying together their business goals with PPC strategy. Internal time is dedicated to either line management or involvement in a project as an Individual Contributor.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Accountability for account performance, ensuring tasks are completed by the team to a high standard with alignment to broader business goals.
• Accountability for advanced changes in accounts, ensuring that team members are aware of what actions are being taken and why.
• Execution where required, judging hands-on delivery against team delegation, based on resource availability.
• Identification of new project opportunities with a clear outline of impact and effort.
• Communication with the client lead about high-impact projects.
• Challenging the status quo, e.g. highlighting opportunities for smarter testing, refining analyses and account innovation.
• Comfortable challenging ideas and giving upwards feedback.
• Accountability of end-to-end experimentation, ensuring robust methodology and clear measurement of results.
• Focus on support of junior team members on account work, setting tasks and supporting their prioritisation.

Internal Work

• Internal time is largely dedicated to either line management or heavy involvement in a project as an Individual Contributor. Individuals can be involved across both areas. Account Managers must undergo both the people management and project management training courses.
• Completion of these courses ensures foundational skills and a consistent approach across the department.

Pastoral Care

• Establishing a clear career development plan with actionable goals.
• Providing guidance on areas of development, collecting & addressing feedback.
• Accountable for performance reviews with clarity and consistency, providing promotion recommendations in line with review cycles.

Individual Contributor

• Significant contribution to a pre-agreed project or initiative. Examples include but are not limited to: training, Paid Social projects, data projects and new business.
• Ability to achieve milestones, proactively updating relevant stakeholders.
• Building expertise and fostering innovation by developing best practices, mentoring others, and actively contributing to knowledge sharing in the agency.
• Contribution to new ideas and helping establish processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Awareness of PPC developments: identification of client & agency opportunities.
• Advanced analytical skill: ability to identify caveats with analysis and guide team members through different approaches to quantitative problems.
• Advanced client communication skills: ability to lead complex conversations and workshops, driving strategic decisions and managing competing priorities.
• Prioritisation: effective prioritisation and delegation of tasks across junior team members, balancing commercial impact with strategic goals.
• Client team support: developing junior team members’ technical skills & pace of delivery.
• Team Management: effective communication with managee, proactively and regularly providing positive and constructive feedback.
• Team Development: ability to establish a clear, achievable and ambitious plan for development with managee.
• Team Opportunities: enquiries about development opportunities for managees.
• Ability to project manage, meet deadlines and drive forward a project.
• Unique expertise in the topic of a given project, delivering measurable work.

Perks, Benefits & Culture

• Equity in the Business: Gain ownership in WeDiscover through our EMI Options Scheme, allowing you to share in the success you help create.
• Significant Career Advancement: Be part of a fast-growing agency where your contributions will have a direct impact on our growth and culture. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the direction of the business, joining at a pivotal stage in our journey.
• Work Flexibility: 2-3 days in our London office as best suits you.
• Top of the Range Tools: We provide top-quality equipment, including a high-spec laptop, screens, and access to our bespoke technology, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (plus the usual bank holidays) and the option to take a 5-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of service to refresh and recharge.
• Wellness & Wellbeing: Get a £40 monthly wellness subscription to your choice of services like Calm, Headspace, Huel, Thriva, or a gym membership to support your well-being.
• Volunteering & Giving Back: Take two volunteering days per year to give back to a cause you care about.
• Continuous Learning: Access a £200 annual learning fund for books, courses, or subscriptions. Our culture of continuous training supports both technical skills and broader business acumen development.
• Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building an inclusive, positive environment where success is shared, and everyone feels supported in achieving their best.