PPC Executive (Google Ads)

We are looking for a full-time, creative and proactive PPC Executive to join our rapidly growing digital marketing agency based in a beautiful Oxfordshire location.

The PPC Executive role requires you to have at least 1 – 2 years of previous PPC experience in either an agency or in-house role (or a proven track record of super-proactive self-learning). Ideally suited to someone looking for their next career challenge, the role is fast-paced, client-facing and requires the ability to multi-task and manage multiple client accounts.

Are you looking to accelerate your skills in a small and nimble digital marketing agency? Looking for an agency that supports your working style and career goals? Do you love seeing clients’ businesses grow as a result of your hard work?

If you do, then you might be a good fit for our PPC Executive role…

We’re looking for an ambitious, proactive and super-organised individual who is confident in all things Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.

It would be an advantage if you have some knowledge and understanding of Google Tag Manager (GTM), Google Search Console (GSC), Google Merchant Centre, and Google Analytics 4. If you don’t but are keen to learn then don’t worry – we’ll teach you all of these tools and more.

Key Responsibilities:

Day-to-day activity will vary depending on the requirements of our clients, but will include:

• Assisting in setting up campaigns from the ground up including; keyword research, ad copywriting, utilising available creative assets, building audiences, application of best practices, and campaign activation.
• Take ownership of paid media account optimisations and testing. You’ll actively identify growth opportunities and work to quickly and positively resolve any performance issues.
• Collaborate with the wider digital marketing team, working towards specific ROI objectives for each client.
• Carry out day-to-day monitoring of budgets and performance across Evergreen’s client portfolio.
• Support in collating activity and performance reports for both internal and client stakeholders.
• Developing a solid relationship with our clients through regular communication, calls and meetings.
• Actively manage task lists with multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Who we are:

We are a paid media and creative agency based in Oxfordshire. We have been helping a wide variety of businesses in the home, garden and lifestyle sectors to increase enquiries, leads and sales since 2013. We have an exceptional team of talented individuals and are looking to add more enthusiastic and skilled people to our organisation.

We have a portfolio of SME, retail and consumer businesses primarily in the home, garden and lifestyle sectors. Variety guaranteed!

We’re based in a beautifully converted barn between Bicester and Buckingham, so this role will be ideal for anyone living within a commutable distance in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire or Gloucestershire.

We are looking for someone who enjoys coming into the office to really help the whole agency run smoothly, work closely with colleagues and bond with the team. We offer an office/WFH split of 3/2.

About You:

You’ll be confident, analytical and a natural communicator with an understanding of the complexities of PPC and how it fits into the overall digital marketing mix.

First and foremost organisation and attention to detail are essential, along with an ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced agency environment.

The right person for this role and our agency ideally has/is:

• At least 1-2 years experience working with Google Ads.
• Highly proficient in Google Ads with proven experience managing PPC campaigns.
• Experienced in using Google Ads Editor to build and optimise campaigns.
• Experience using Microsoft Ads is beneficial but not essential.
• Able to demonstrate commercial awareness and understanding of how paid media fits into a wider marketing strategy.
• It would be an advantage if you have some knowledge and understanding of the wider Google ecosystem, including; Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, Google Merchant Centre, and Google Analytics 4.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong time management with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a busy agency environment.
• Excellent writing, proofreading skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience working in an agency environment is desirable but not essential.

Perks include:

• Working for the official ‘Best Agency to Work For’ – UK Company Culture Awards, 2023
• Working for the official ‘Best Integrated Agency’ – UK Search Awards 2023
• 3 days office/2 days WFH split
• An additional day off on your birthday (23 days holiday as standard)
• An additional days’ holiday for each year with the company (capped +5 days/years)
• Company pension contributions
• Free fruit, sweets and snacks provided in the office
• Newly renovated office in stunning rural location
• Free on-site parking
• Regular team socials (go karting, theme parks, regular dinners and drinks)
• Excellent personal development plans and clear career paths throughout the company
• Learning library and resources provided
• Regular employee recognition through company awards

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, so we’d love to hear from you if the above sounds right up your street.

Your Background/Previous Roles May Include:

PPC Apprentice, PPC Assistant, Junior PPC Executive, PPC Analyst, Google Ads Executive, Marketing Executive