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Role Summary and Impact
As a Search Executive, you will be responsible for keyword research, campaign builds, performance monitoring and optimisation, alongside analysing data to write insightful commentary for reporting.
You will develop excellent in-platform knowledge, working closely with the Search Account Manager and Senior Search Executive to plan and execute best in class Paid Search strategy, whilst continuously looking for new opportunities through research and cross-team collaboration
Key Responsibilities:
Performance Monitoring and Optimisation
- Effectively manage your assgined paid search client campaigns; ensuring effective and timely optimisation is delivered and constantly looking for opportunities to improve performance.
- Work closely with the Search Account Manager to plan and execute a best in class Paid Search strategy including activation and rigourous testing of new products.
- Assist with performance analysis, internal report maintenance, issue identification and on-going solution development that your team conducts
Working in your team
- Collaborate with and support other team members with the implementation, optimisation and paid search activation for clients.
- Effectively communicate with your Manager, client team and client contacts regarding deadlines and delivery of work.
- Contribute to client meetings and participate in ongoing client engagement.
Finance and Operational Procedures
- Carry out regular campaign and budget management checks.
- Identifiy gaps in achievement of goals, objectives and/or processes, and work with the line manager to improve performance and drive efficiencies.
- Ensure financial accuracy whilst conducting the client budgeting process and reconciliation of ad spend.
Skills And Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
- Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
- Passion for digital marketing, in particular Search
- An analytical thought process, keen to drive continued excellence and deliver for our clients
- Have a proactive attitude, showing an enthusiasm for Search and the desire to learn.
- Ability to manage their time effectively and to work as part of a group
- Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proactive and self motivated, always looking to expanding knowledge and capabilities
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location
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