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*