Paid Media Manager

• **Paid Media Manager**
• Location: Gregory Hills (Hybrid)
• Salary: Competitive Salary [depending on experience] + Uncapped Commissions
• Join a Performance-Driven Agency That Actually Delivers
• We're not just another agency promising results—we actually deliver them. Based in South-West Sydney, we're a lean, expert-led digital marketing agency specialising in SEO, Google Ads, and Social Media Advertising.
• We're looking for a sharp, technical, and forward-thinking Paid Media Manager who is ready to take full ownership of our paid channels, pioneer next-gen execution strategies, and grow with a business that backs performance with reward.
• As a Paid Media Manager, Your

Role is to

• Own and execute end-to-end paid strategies across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and TikTok Ads for your portfolio of clients.
• Manage and optimise allocated client budgets, focusing on maximising ROI and scaling ad accounts.
• Stay ahead of the technical curve, integrating AI, advanced tracking solutions, and emerging search technologies into our frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal delivery teams to ensure paid media seamlessly integrates with SEO, web design, and broader marketing efforts.
• Turn complex data into high-performing campaigns, driving commercial growth for both our clients and our agency.
• **What You'll Be Doing**
• Strategy & Advanced Execution
• You are in the accounts driving performance. You will develop, implement, and manage paid campaigns, conducting deep research into target audiences, keyword opportunities, and ad creatives. You’ll continuously optimise performance through aggressive A/B testing, bid adjustments, and creative improvements.
• Future-Proofed Media Buying
• We don't play catch-up. You will actively stay abreast of industry updates, competitor movements, and the evolving landscape of AI in search to maintain a sharp competitive edge.
• Performance Analysis & Advanced Tracking
• Track and measure KPIs using GA4, Looker Studio, and AgencyAnalytics. You will own the technical data infrastructure, implementing robust tracking solutions such as Google Tag Manager (GTM), Conversion APIs (CAPI), and first-party data strategies to ensure accurate attribution.
• Internal Collaboration & Innovation
• Partner with our internal teams to elevate paid execution and innovate service delivery. You will optimise our internal processes—from auditing to workflow automation—to scale efficiency as the agency grows.
• **Where This Role Can Take You**
• This isn't a role where you're boxed into just pulling levers.
• Perform well and you'll have the opportunity to build and lead your own paid media team, architect our technical service offerings, and step into a larger leadership role within the business.
• You'll also have the freedom to explore what you love - whether that's operations, training, strategic direction or something else entirely.
• **Why You'll Love Working With Us**
• Uncapped commissions and a base salary that reflects real performance.
• Flexible hybrid working setup with a brand new office in Gregory Hills.
• A team culture that values people first—regular team lunches, dinners, and events.
• Ongoing mentorship and personalized career development.
• No endless layers of bureaucracy—you'll own the strategy, see the direct impact of your technical work, and be rewarded for it.
• A genuine pathway to leadership and long-term growth.
• **What We're Looking For**
• 2-5+ years of hands-on agency experience handling media buying across Google, Meta, and TikTok.
• Deep technical proficiency in tracking setup, data attribution, and analytics tools.
• A proactive, analytical, and results-focused mindset—you are driven by data trends and operational efficiency.
• Commercial acumen—you understand how paid media strategy drives overall business growth and account scalability.
• A genuine passion for innovation and a continuous drive to master the future of search and AI automation.
• **Requirements**
• **Hands-on experience using:**
• Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and TikTok Ads
• GA4, Google Tag Manager (GTM), and Conversion APIs
• Looker Studio, AgencyAnalytics and other paid media reporting tools
• SEMrush / Ahrefs (strategic understanding of SEO alignment)
• **Ready to Be Part of Something Different?**
• Apply now - or send us a DM and let's grab a coffee.
• Meet the team, get a feel for the vibe, and see if Uppercut is the right next step in your career.