Paid Media Manager (Amazon Ads)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£40,000 – £45,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£46,000
Going rate
Offer is 0.9× the going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
Anyone can use the standard rate, but the pay clears it only if the Home Office classes the job as SOC 3554. We think SOC 2494 is more likely, and the pay is too low for that code. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate for SOC 2494. On the jobs board, Standard and the new entrant rate both show roles like this as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £45,000.
This could also be SOC 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2494 Advertising accounts managers and creative directors Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £36,800 Clears | £41,400 Clears | £46,000 Misses |
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 Clears | £40,000 Clears | £45,100 Misses | £50,100 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits
Location - Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds or London Hybrid
VA Reference - 9389
Paid Media Manager
Are you an experienced Amazon Ads professional who enjoys working directly with clients, shaping strategy, and driving measurable growth?
We're partnering with a high-growth eCommerce performance agency that works with ambitious consumer brands across marketplaces and digital channels. Due to continued expansion and increasing demand for Amazon advertising services, they're looking to hire a Paid Media Manager to join their growing team.
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond day-to-day campaign optimization and become a trusted strategic partner to clients.
Unlike many agency-side roles, this position will not keep you stuck in the weeds of manual adjustments. Instead, you will be fully supported by a dedicated specialist optimization team and proprietary AI-powered reporting tools that automate the heavy lifting.
This setup allows you to focus on delivering true strategic value-taking ownership of a portfolio of established client accounts, acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, and leading conversations around strategy, performance, forecasting, and growth.
With Amazon continuing to be a major growth channel for the agency, you'll be joining a business with strong industry relationships, a healthy pipeline of new opportunities, and a stellar reputation for delivering exceptional client results.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing and developing relationships with key client stakeholders
- Acting as the primary point of contact for Amazon Advertising accounts
- Leading performance reviews, strategic planning sessions, and business updates
- Building forecasts and performance projections
What We're Looking For
Essential
- 2+ years of Amazon Advertising experience
- Strong client-facing or account management experience
- Experience managing stakeholder relationships and expectations
- Ability to confidently present performance insights and recommendations
- Experience with reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis
- Commercially minded with strong communication skills
Desirable
- Amazon DSP experience
- Agency experience
- Experience managing multiple client accounts or larger portfolios
- Paid media strategy experience
- Exposure to wider marketplace or eCommerce channels
Why Join & What's On Offer
- Join a rapidly growing eCommerce and marketplace specialist
- Work with a portfolio of exciting consumer brands
- Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team
- Access innovative AI-powered reporting and analytics tools
- Opportunity to influence strategy and client growth
- Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to scale
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Vertical Advantage, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Advertising accounts managers and creative directors (SOC 2494) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~33k in sample- Offer £40,000–45,000
- Middle half £39,936–63,596
- Median £48,152
- Going rate £46,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,400
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£39,936–63,596), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £46,000 standard floor, but clears the £33,400 new entrant rate.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Vertical Advantage holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2494 going rate of £46,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.