Role: Snr. PPC Manager
Function: Performance Paid Search, Client Growth
Reports to: Head of Paid Search
Core Responsibility: Drive profitable growth for our clients through data-led performance marketing and strategic planning
KPI: Client New Customer revenue growth, Client retention and Cross service upsells
Experience Level: Mid-level (3+ years)
This is Public Nectar:
We design performance marketing systems that connect and convert so that business leaders can lead business. The way we do it is simple: meticulously, with precision, and a growth mindset, always reaching, always evolving.
As a fast-growing performance marketing agency, we specialise in paid social, paid search, performance creatives and retention marketing for D2C brands ranging from ambitious startups to established national brands. Our team of 27 passionate professionals is committed to delivering data-driven results while maintaining our core values of winning with integrity, full ownership, and relentless growth.
Our Values:
- Winners Win - We get the job done right, rain or shine
- Full Ownership - Accountability is our North Star
- Integrity - Do what's right, not what's easy
- Never Stand Still - 1% better every day leads to extraordinary heights
- High Energy - Passion fuels performance
The Opportunity:
Join our high-performing team as a Snr. PPC Manager and play a pivotal role in driving exceptional growth for our diverse portfolio of clients. You'll be the strategic architect behind Google Ads campaigns that don't just generate clicks, but deliver meaningful business outcomes.
This isn't just about managing campaigns, you'll be building lasting client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and contributing to our agency's reputation for delivering results that matter. If you're passionate about performance marketing and want to make a real impact on growing businesses, this is your stage.
What You'll Own
Campaign Excellence & Growth:
- Manage and optimise high-impact Google Ads campaigns across Search, Shopping, Display, and Performance Max
- Analyse performance data with a keen eye, identifying opportunities and acting on insights that drive real, profitable business growth
- Deploy advanced bid strategies, audience targeting, and ad extensions to consistently exceed client goals
- Conduct rigorous A/B tests to improve CTR, conversion rates, and ad relevance across your portfolio
Client Partnership & Success:
- Serve as the trusted strategic advisor for 8-11 client accounts, translating their business goals into winning PPC strategies
- Deliver clear, insight-rich performance reports that tell the story behind the numbers
- Build relationships based on transparency, proactive communication, and consistent results
- Identify and present upsell opportunities across Meta, Email, and Creative services
Strategic Innovation & Collaboration:
- Work closely with wider team members to align on strategy and solve complex challenges
- Share knowledge and insights with the wider team, contributing to our collective growth
- Stay ahead of the curve with new PPC features and industry trends, applying cutting-edge tactics to client accounts
- Contribute to workflow improvements and operational excellence initiatives
AI, Automation & Innovation
- Use AI tools daily to increase speed, output, and quality
- Build automations, internal tools, bots, and workflows
- Experiment with new AI tools and models as they launch
- Constantly look for ways to compound output using technology
What You Bring
Essential Experience:
- 3+ years of hands-on Google Ads management within a digital marketing agency or eCommerce environment
- Proven track record of managing multiple client accounts simultaneously while maintaining high performance standards
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data interpretation and performance optimisation
- Understanding of key business metrics, profitability and client margins
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships based on trust and results
- Self-motivated with excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal
Technical Expertise:
- Deep understanding of Google Ads platforms (Search, Shopping, Display, Performance Max)
- Experience with bid management, audience targeting, and conversion tracking
- Proficiency in Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Triple Whale and other relevant tools
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills for data analysis and reporting
- Knowledge of eCommerce best practices and conversion optimisation
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Experience with other paid media platforms (Meta, Microsoft Ads, etc.)
- Background in eCommerce or D2C brands
- Familiarity with Shopify and eCommerce analytics tools
- Experience mentoring junior team members
- A passion for staying current with industry trends and best practices
Your Growth Journey
3 Months In:
- Fully onboarded across your client portfolio with strong relationships established
- Consistently delivering optimisation work and clear performance improvements
- Confidently handling day-to-day campaign management and client reporting
- Seamlessly integrated into our team culture and contributing to shared goals
6 Months In:
- Taking strategic ownership of accounts with proactive opportunity identification
- Delivering strong results aligned with client KPIs and business objectives
- Actively contributing to internal projects, training, and knowledge sharing
- Building reputation as a trusted advisor among clients and colleagues
12 Months In:
- Recognised as a key player in client retention and account growth
- Demonstrating leadership potential and strategic thinking
- Taking proactive steps toward Senior PPC Manager progression
- Contributing to agency culture and mentoring newer team members
What We Offer
Competitive Package:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Your birthday off (because everyone deserves to celebrate)
Professional Growth:
- Access to £10,000 worth of training courses and professional development
- Mentorship from highly experienced digital marketing experts
- Clear career progression pathways within our growing agency
- Regular exposure to diverse clients across multiple industries and niches
Work-Life Excellence:
- Fully remote working environment
- Subsidised gym membership up to £50 per month
- Quarterly team social events and team building activities
Culture & Environment:
- Work with a wonderfully diverse portfolio of clients
- Collaborative, high-energy team environment
- Opportunity to make a real impact on growing businesses
- Agency culture built on integrity, growth, and winning together
Ready to Join Us?
If you're excited about driving real business growth through strategic PPC management and want to be part of a team that values both performance and purpose, we want to hear from you.
Application Process
Stage 1: Initial conversation with Ben Rogers, our Operations Manager
Stage 2: Practical skills assessment to showcase your expertise with our Head of PPC, Justin Jones
Stage 3: Final interview with Lewis Lindsay, Founder of Public Nectar