About the job German Speaking Google Ads Account Manager in Barcelona!
This role is based at the oceanfront World Trade Center offices in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The company operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring two days of in-office collaboration and three days of remote work per week.
Role Overview
Join a high-energy team in central Barcelona dedicated to a high-impact digital advertising project that drives modern corporate expansion. Tailored for specialists who understand the unique dynamics of the German market, this hybrid role positions you as a trusted advisor to high-potential enterprises and future market leaders. Operating in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment, your core mission is to build lasting client relationships, boost platform adoption, minimize churn, and uncover new growth opportunities within your portfolio.
Career Progression & Growth
The organization focuses on long-term professional development rather than short-term roles, meaning your ambition dictates the speed of your advancement. By proving your drive, you can climb a structured promotional path:
- Tier 1: Account Manager (Year 1): Fast-track your career. Within 12 months, you can earn a promotion to a senior tier, increasing your base salary to €30,000 plus performance bonuses.
- Tier 2: Team Leader: Step into management to mentor onboarding talent and drive collective team performance.
- Tier 3: Quality Analyst: Move into a strategic, analytical role dedicated to assessing campaign performance and optimizing operational processes.
Key Responsibilities
You will manage and grow a portfolio of newly onboarded clients while executing essential sales and marketing strategies:
- Client Onboarding & PPC Strategy: Serve as the primary contact for welcoming new accounts and building high-performing pay-per-click ad campaigns.
- Sales Delivery & Upselling: Maintain a consistent volume of daily outbound calls to pitch features and upgrade services, maximizing account investment.
- Goal Analysis & Execution: Identify specific client objectives to deliver sustainable, results-oriented campaign strategies optimized for immediate impact.
- CRM Management: Build, maintain, and systematically update a comprehensive customer relationship management database.
- Analytics & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on key campaign metrics, providing clients with actionable optimization insights.
- Funnel Optimization & Creative Support: Advise clients on aligning their ads with broader digital funnels, including landing page design, audience targeting, and creative testing.
- Market Intelligence: Gather regional feedback and competitor insights to help shape internal marketing strategies and product updates.
Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications
- Language Skills: Native-level or C1/C2 proficiency in German, paired with professional fluency in English.
- Operational Execution: Proven ability to work autonomously, manage corporate relationships, and navigate CRM software.
- Tech Literacy: Experience integrating AI tools into daily workflows and translating data metrics into tailored client outreach.
- Interpersonal Skills: Superb written and verbal communication, persuasive presentation skills, sharp business acumen, and a results-oriented mindset.
German Market Expertise
- Cultural Competence: Deep understanding of German business etiquette, corporate hierarchies, and cultural nuances, including experience handling skeptical buyers and advertising agencies.
- Strategic Alignment: Ability to identify high-growth German businesses and naturally integrate advertising solutions into their current marketing frameworks.
- Compliance Knowledge: Strong familiarity with regional data privacy laws (such as GDPR) and the ability to tailor strategies that respect the market's high data-security standards.
Preferred Traits
- High emotional intelligence, organized execution, and strong critical thinking skills.
- A proactive, high-energy mindset centered on creative problem-solving.
What We Offer
- Hours: A full-time, 39-hour workweek in Barcelona with a split office/remote schedule.
- Compensation: A starting gross base salary of €26,000 with a €4,000 performance bonus, featuring a fast track to a €30,000 base within your first year.
- Relocation Support: Complete logistical assistance to ensure a seamless move to Spain.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive private health insurance coverage.
- Professional Development: Continuous training, official Google certifications, and access to dedicated career coaches.
- Work Environment: A vibrant, business-casual workspace right by the sea, complete with engaging team challenges and competitions.