Paid Media Specialist - Award-Winning Independent Digital Agency

Brilliant Paid Media. Better Culture. One Agency.

Some agencies talk about culture. We have the awards to prove it.

Distinctly is an independent digital marketing agency with a 5-star Glassdoor rating and multiple Great Place to Work awards. Based in the heart of Old Street, we're looking for a Paid Media Account Manager who's ready to take ownership of exciting campaigns for brands including Arsenal, Wilkinson Sword, Zalando, JVC and Watford FC.

If you love creating high-performing Paid Media campaigns, enjoy building trusted client relationships and want to grow your career somewhere that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is ideal for someone with around 2-4 years' Paid Media experience in a digital agency environment who's ready to take ownership of client campaigns while continuing to learn and develop.

The Role at a Glance

Paid Media Specialist Old Street, London | Hybrid Working (2 Days Office / 3 Days Home)

£35,000 - £40,000 Doe

Plus Excellent Benefits Including 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Private Health Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme & Personal Training Budget Full Time | Permanent

Pedigree:

5 Star Glassdoor Rating 2025 Best Use of Search – Retail/Ecommerce (SEO) Best Workplaces for Women™ 2025 (Small) Best Workplaces in Advertising, Media & Marketing™ 2025 (Small & Medium) Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2023 Great Place to Work 2023

Founder Recognition: Tom is featured in the Agency Hackers Growth Index Top 50 2024

Clients Include: Arsenal, Wilkinson Sword, Watford FC, Zalando, Kenwood, JVC, Kelly Loves and Zoggs

Your Background / Skills: Google Ads, Meta Ads, Paid Media, PPC, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Client Management, Digital Marketing, Campaign Optimisation

About Us

We are Distinctly.

For more than 15 years we've been helping ambitious brands grow through award-winning SEO, Paid Media, Digital PR and Content Marketing.

From performance-driven Google Ads and Meta campaigns to integrated digital strategies that deliver measurable commercial growth, we combine technical expertise with genuinely collaborative client partnerships to achieve exceptional results.

We're equally passionate about our people.

Our 5-star Glassdoor rating and multiple Best Workplace awards reflect the culture we've worked hard to build. We believe great work comes from giving talented people the freedom, support and opportunities they need to thrive.

As our Paid Media team continues to grow, we're looking for another talented Paid Media Specialist to join us.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to own a portfolio of ambitious client accounts, developing and optimising Paid Media campaigns that deliver measurable business growth.

Unlike an in-house role where you'll focus on a single brand, you'll work across an exciting mix of household-name clients, gaining exposure to different industries, strategies and campaign challenges while continuing to develop your Paid Media expertise.

You'll manage campaigns across Google Ads and Meta while working alongside our SEO, Content and Digital PR specialists to deliver integrated marketing strategies that help clients achieve their commercial objectives.

You'll have the autonomy to influence campaign strategy, present recommendations directly to clients and continually test, optimise and improve performance across multiple platforms.

If you enjoy balancing analytical thinking with creativity, commercial awareness and strong client relationships, you'll feel right at home.

Where You'll Add Value

• Manage a portfolio of Paid Media clients, taking ownership of campaign strategy, delivery and performance.
• Plan, build, optimise and report on Google Ads and Meta campaigns across Search, Shopping, Display and Paid Social.
• Monitor budgets, performance metrics and return on investment to maximise campaign success.
• Analyse campaign data using Google Analytics 4 and platform reporting to identify opportunities for growth.
• Develop testing plans covering audiences, creative, bidding strategies and landing page performance.
• Present campaign performance, strategic recommendations and commercial insights to clients.
• Build trusted relationships through regular communication and strategic account management.
• Work closely with SEO, Content and Digital PR teams to deliver integrated digital campaigns.
• Stay ahead of platform updates, industry trends and emerging Paid Media opportunities.
• Contribute ideas that continually improve campaign performance and client results.

About You

You come from agency and someone who enjoys both the technical and commercial side of Paid Media.

You love digging into campaign data, identifying opportunities for optimisation and helping clients achieve meaningful business growth. You're naturally curious, proactive and enjoy building long-term client relationships based on trust and results.

You'll likely bring:

• Around 2+ years' Paid Media or PPC experience within a digital marketing agency.
• Strong hands-on experience managing Google Ads campaigns.
• Experience managing Meta advertising campaigns.
• Good understanding of Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Commercial awareness and confidence presenting recommendations to clients.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts within a fast-paced agency environment.
• Microsoft Ads experience would be advantageous.
• Exposure to Merchant Centre, Shopping campaigns, TikTok, Pinterest or Reddit advertising would be beneficial.
• A genuine passion for digital marketing and continuous learning.

Why Join Distinctly?

We're proud to be recognised not just for the campaigns we deliver, but for the culture we've created.

From award-winning work and household-name clients to structured development plans and genuine work-life balance, this is an agency where talented people stay, develop and do some of the best work of their careers.

You'll also enjoy:

• Agency bonus scheme.
• 28 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Dedicated personal training budget.
• Structured career development and six-monthly progression reviews.
• Flexible core working hours.
• Hybrid working.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Friendly, collaborative and supportive team.
• Regular socials and company events.
• Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing independent agency.

Please note you must live within a commutable distance of our Old Street office and be able to attend at least two days per week.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include Paid Media Account Manager, PPC Account Manager, Paid Media Executive, PPC Executive, Google Ads Specialist, Performance Marketing Executive, Paid Search Executive, Paid Search Specialist, Digital Marketing Executive, PPC Specialist or Performance Marketing Specialist.

Apply Now

If you're looking to join an award-winning agency where you'll work with fantastic clients, continue developing your Paid Media expertise and genuinely enjoy coming to work, we'd love to hear from you.

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