Description
Google Ads Senior Account Manager – PPC Leadership | RemotePosition 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 RoleAt Pavago, one of our clients is hiring aGoogle Ads Senior Account Managerto lead a team of Google Ads Account Managers while personally managing a reduced portfolio of high-value PPC clients.
This is aplayer-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 OwnGoogle Ads Strategy & Client ManagementOwn a reduced portfolio of high-valueGoogle 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 & CoachingLead a pod of up to7 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 onGoogle 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'llset the standard, QA their work, unblock issues, and develop their skills.
Client Retention & EscalationsAct 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 ImprovementEnsure 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
Requirements3–5 years of hands-on Google Ads experience
Proven ability to build, optimize, and scale profitable PPC campaigns
Strong ability toaudit and QA Google Ads accounts
Previous experienceleading, 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 ExperienceExperience managing Google Ads forhome service businesses , such as:
HVAC
Plumbing
Roofing
Electrical
Landscaping
Cleaning
Pest control
Moving services
Experience withlocal lead generation, call-driven businesses, seasonality, PPC, and LSAis highly preferred.
What Success Looks LikeStrong 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 ProcessInitial Screening Call
Spark Hire Video Interview
Recruiter Interview
Client Interview
Final Interview
Offer & Onboarding
Apply NowIf you have deepGoogle Ads expertise , strong client management skills, and proven experience
📌 Google Ads Senior Account Manager - Ppc Leadership (Xico)
🏢 Pavago
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