Paid Media Executive

Description

Job title: Paid Media Executive

Location: Hybrid - Newcastle-under-Lyme

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Start date: April 2026

Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE

The role

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting a Paid Media Executive to join a growing marketing function supporting UK and European markets. This is a varied, multi-channel role offering exposure well beyond a single PPC platform, with opportunities to contribute to paid media strategy, optimise performance across multiple channels, and support ongoing ecommerce growth. The role suits a commercially minded individual who enjoys combining data-led decision-making with creative experimentation.

Key Requirements

Manage and optimise paid search campaigns across Google Ads, including Search, Shopping and Performance Max

Support delivery of Microsoft Advertising campaigns to broaden reach and diversify traffic

Execute and test programmatic display activity, including creative and audience experimentation

Support Amazon Advertising activity to drive product visibility and sales performance

Build and manage relationships across affiliate networks, identifying optimisation and growth opportunities

Conduct keyword research, audience analysis and competitor benchmarking

Deliver regular performance reporting with clear insights and recommendations

Test ad copy, bidding strategies and landing page approaches to improve ROAS

Collaborate with internal creative and web teams to ensure campaign alignment

Stay up to date with paid media trends, platform updates and best practices

Candidate Criteria

Hands-on paid media or PPC experience within an ecommerce environment

Strong working knowledge of Google Ads, particularly Search, Shopping and Performance Max

Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Confident using Excel or Google Sheets for analysis and reporting

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns concurrently

Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present insights clearly

Commercial awareness and a results-focused approach to campaign optimisation

Experience working with or exposure to affiliate marketing platforms

Familiarity with Microsoft Advertising and/or programmatic display platforms

A proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to test, learn and iterate

Please apply for more information

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