Account Strategist (Paid Media)


Up to £50,000


London / Hybrid


This growing digital performance agency is looking for an Account Strategist to take ownership of a portfolio of paid media accounts and help drive measurable growth across key digital channels.


This role sits at the intersection of strategy, performance and client leadership. You’ll be trusted to shape media strategy, oversee campaign delivery and act as a true partner to clients.


As Account Strategist, you’ll lead the strategic direction of paid media activity across multiple accounts, ensuring campaigns are aligned to client objectives and delivering against performance targets.


You’ll work closely with internal performance, creative and analytics teams, while maintaining clear ownership of account strategy, budgets and client relationships.


What you’ll be doing


• Developing and delivering growth strategies across paid digital channels
• Overseeing end-to-end execution of paid media campaigns
• Acting as the strategic lead and main point of contact for clients
• Managing budgets, forecasting and account performance
• Leading the day-to-day running of accounts alongside performance teams
• Collaborating with creative and analytics teams to optimise results
• Staying ahead of industry trends and applying new techniques where relevant
• Supporting new business through channel audits and strategic recommendations




What we’re looking for




• 3+ years’ experience in paid media / PPC management
• Strong hands-on experience across Google, Meta and TikTok
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident managing budgets and commercial conversations
• Comfortable owning accounts and guiding internal teams
• Collaborative, curious and commercially minded


If you’re this Account Strategist, get in touch now quoting ILS261