Walker and Sloan are proud to once again work with a well known marketing agency in Bath as they are keen to bring on an experienced Paid Media Manager to the team on a full time basis.
Salary: Up to £48k
Hybrid: 4 days in HQ!
The Role:
The agency is looking for a Paid Media Manager to deliver best-in-class digital advertising campaigns for some of the world’s most exciting cycling brands. You’ll play a key role in our Media Planning & Buying team – driving the strategy and owning the day-to-day management and performance of paid media campaigns across Google and Meta platforms.
You’ll bring strong platform knowledge, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to turn data into action. This is a great opportunity to work in a passionate and collaborative team at the forefront of the cycling industry.
What you’ll be doing:
Campaign Strategy & Execution: Plan, build, and run end-to-end paid media campaigns, performance and brand building, across Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager (Search, Performance Max, YouTube, and Paid Social).
Commercial Analysis: Go beyond basic platform metrics to look at full-funnel effectiveness, managing budgets, tracking performance via GA4 and Looker Studio, and making high-level tactical adjustments.
Client & Pitch Leadership: Act as a key client contact, presenting performance insights clearly, and partnering with the wider team to shape media strategies for new business pitches.
Creative Collaboration: Work closely with creative partners to brief ad assets, test messaging, and feed insights straight back into campaign planning.
About you:
● Proven, hands-on experience managing substantial performance and brand budgets in Google Ads and Meta, with a strong grasp of product feeds, tracking architecture, and ecommerce metrics
Confident in being hands-on in the platforms, but you also possess the strategic eye to lead client discussions and pitch work.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for clients and internal teams.
● You don’t need to race bikes, but a genuine appreciation for cycling, outdoor gear, or active lifestyles helps massively when figuring out what makes our audiences tick.
● You’re based in or very close to Bath and are happy working from our office 4 days a week alongside the rest of the team.
Requirements:
● 4+ years of professional paid media experience.
● Strong, verifiable track record managing campaigns in google and meta
● Ability to work from our Bath, UK office 4 days per week.
If interested please contact Lee Curry at Walker and Sloan.