Senior Manager, Paid Search (US)
Drive commercial impact, not just channel metrics.
We usually respond within three days
What you will do
Define and lead long-term Paid Search strategies for major accounts, aligned to client business objectives
Provide senior-level consultancy to client stakeholders, navigating complex challenges and growth opportunities
Oversee multiple accounts to ensure strategic consistency, executional excellence, and commercial impact
Develop and mentor managers and analysts, raising the overall capability of the Paid Media team
Identify and lead growth opportunities, including upsell initiatives and expanded service offerings
Guide the strategic direction of high-value paid media campaigns
Translate broader marketing strategies into effective Paid Search plans
Collaborate with SEO, PR, Content and other teams to create integrated campaign strategies
Present strategic roadmaps, performance updates and growth plans to senior stakeholders
Conduct deep-dive account audits to unlock new performance opportunities
Lead innovation and testing frameworks across key accounts
Ensure robust measurement frameworks connect Paid Search to commercial outcomes
Support pitch processes and contribute to winning new business
Maintain expertise in industry trends, automation developments and emerging technologies
Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior client stakeholders
Oversee resource allocation and account structure to protect quality and efficiency
Champion best practice and strategic thinking across the Paid Media team
Requirements
Advanced expertise in Google Ads and Paid Search strategy across large or complex accounts, overseeing multiple accounts simultaneously
Proven ability to develop and implement long-term strategic roadmaps
Strong consultancy skills, with confidence advising senior stakeholders
Experience leading, mentoring and developing team members
Deep understanding of automation, bidding strategies and cross-channel integration
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Commercial mindset with the ability to align performance with business outcomes
High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ambitious, proactive and driven to continually improve standards
6+ years of hands-on experience in Paid Search or Paid Media
Experience managing large budgets and high-value client accounts
Experience contributing to or leading new business pitches and growth initiatives
Diversity & Inclusion
Journey Further takes pride in creating an environment where everyone can be themselves. This starts with recruitment.
We pledge to make our roles as open as possible and to provide equal opportunities to everyone that is kind enough to give us their time. All recruitment decisions we take will be based solely on the positive skills and behaviours that applicants display and absolutely nothing else.
We do not discriminate based on any personal characteristic, we are a people first agency and we care about and celebrate individuals.
If something is important to you, it's important to us. If you have a particular need during the application process or during your time at Journey Further, please let us know.
- Department
- Paid Media
- Locations
- New York City
- Yearly salary
- $95,000 - $110,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
New York City
Perks & Benefits
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Flexibility
We understand that everyone works differently, so we provide them the freedom to work how they want, when they want and where they want. No role is ever fully remote as we want people to be spending time with one another in person – however, we will support you in making sure you are supported in what ways of working suit you best.
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Experience
Work alongside one of the most experienced digital teams in the industry, and collaborate directly with clients at some of the world’s largest brands and high-growth startups.
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Wellbeing
We actively care for our team’s physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
We run various company initiatives to help promote physical wellbeing – yoga, running club, 5-a-side football to name a few.
We believe in taking a proactive approach when it comes to all our people’s mental wellbeing. As such we have partnered with experts from Vitality as well as trained Mental Health First Aiders, who our people can turn to in times of need
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Trust
We believe in giving ambitious people incredible autonomy in their work. You’ll have the freedom to tackle complex problems and the support of some of the talented people in the industry to do so.
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Learning
Through our Learn Together sessions, Book Club and Podcast, we learn from the best minds in the world and apply the most valuable insight to the work we do and how we run the business.
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CSR
CSR is a key priority for the business. We’re currently working on how we can make a lasting, positive impact on the world around us.
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Benefits
Our benefits package is constantly evolving. In the UK it currently includes:
- Pension matched up to 4%
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Private medical insurance
- Personal health fund
- Home working allowance
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
- Unlimited unpaid holiday
In the US it currently includes:
- 401k matching
- Subsidized Medical, Dental & Vision
Company Life Insurance - Enhanced Maternity & Paternity cover
- Flexible and Remote working
- 19 days paid time off plus 12 federal holidays & office closure between Christmas and New Year.
- 1 additional day for observing a cultural, religious, or a personally meaningful occasion of their choice
- Unpaid time off
About Journey Further
Journey Further is a performance marketing agency working with the world's leading brands and fast-growth start-ups. We blend strategic thinking, creativity, digital channels and experimentation taking brands beyond performance.