GOOGLE ADS SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER - PPC LEADERSHIP

Google Ads Senior Account Manager – PPC Leadership | Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Reports To: Chief Operating Officer Team: Leads a pod of up to 7 Google Ads Account Managers Compensation: $85,000 Base Salary | $120,000 OTE About the Role At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Google Ads Senior Account Manager to lead a team of Google Ads Account Managers while personally managing a reduced portfolio of high-value PPC clients. This is a player-coach role . You’ll remain hands-on with Google Ads while coaching your team, reviewing campaign quality, managing escalations, improving processes, and driving client retention. Your goal: deliver excellent PPC performance, develop stronger Account Managers, and keep great clients longer. What You’ll Own Google Ads Strategy & Client Management • Own a reduced portfolio of high-value Google Ads/PPC accounts • Develop and optimize strategies based on performance data and business objectives • Analyze campaign results and provide actionable recommendations • Serve as a senior strategic advisor and escalation point • Identify account risks before they impact retention • Manage high-stakes client conversations • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities Team Leadership & Coaching Lead a pod of up to 7 Google Ads Account Managers . • Run weekly 1:1s, coaching sessions, and role plays • Review campaign strategy, client calls, and deliverable quality • QA Account Manager work and maintain PPC standards • Coach team members on Google Ads and Local Services Ads (LSA) • Onboard and train new Account Managers • Support hiring and performance evaluations • Allocate accounts and balance team capacity • Identify and address performance gaps You won’t build campaigns for your Account Managers—you’ll set the standard, QA their work, unblock issues, and develop their skills. Client Retention & Escalations • Act as the first escalation point for Account Managers • Handle complex client, payment, and technical issues • Monitor client health and identify churn risks • Coach team members through difficult client conversations • Maintain strong communication and service standards across the pod Systems, QA & Process Improvement • Ensure adherence to company SOPs and quality standards • Audit communication, calls, campaigns, and deliverables • Identify broken or inefficient processes • Document and improve SOPs • Lead adoption of new workflows and tools • Track and report pod-level performance metrics Requirements • 3–5 years of hands-on Google Ads experience • Proven ability to build, optimize, and scale profitable PPC campaigns • Strong ability to audit and QA Google Ads accounts • Previous experience leading, mentoring, or coaching Account Managers or client-facing teams • Demonstrated ability to improve team performance • Strong client communication and escalation-management skills • Experience building repeatable processes, SOPs, and QA systems • Strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills This is not a first-time management role. Previous leadership experience is required. Preferred Experience Experience managing Google Ads for home service businesses , such as: • HVAC • Plumbing • Roofing • Electrical • Landscaping • Cleaning • Pest control • Moving services Experience with local lead generation, call-driven businesses, seasonality, PPC, and LSA is highly preferred. What Success Looks Like • Strong Google Ads performance across client accounts • High client retention and satisfaction • Improved Account Manager performance through coaching • Consistent campaign quality across the pod • Early identification and resolution of client risks • Strong adherence to processes and quality standards • Improved team efficiency and accountability Interview Process • Initial Screening Call • Spark Hire Video Interview • Recruiter Interview • Client Interview • Final Interview • Offer & Onboarding Apply Now If you have deep Google Ads expertise , strong client management skills, and proven experience leading and developing PPC professionals , we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to lead a high-performing Google Ads team while continuing to own strategy and results for high-value client accounts. #GoogleAds #PPC #GoogleAdsManager #PaidSearch #PerformanceMarketing #PPCManager #DigitalMarketing #MarketingLeadership #HomeServicesMarketing #RemoteJobs