About the job German Speaking Google Ads Onboarding Account Manager (Hybrid)
Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (World Trade Center, oceanfront location)
Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days Remote)
Contract Type: Full-Time (39 Hours / Week)
Compensation: €26,000 Gross Base Salary + €4,000 Performance Bonus (Up to €30,000 OTE)
Role Overview
Join a dynamic team in Barcelona working on a high-impact digital advertising project focused on Google Ads. Tailored specifically for professionals skilled at navigating the complexities of the German commercial market, this role positions you as a trusted marketing advisor.
You will manage and expand a portfolio of high-potential companies (including prospective future unicorns) in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Your mission is to build lasting client partnerships, accelerate product adoption, minimize customer churn, and uncover strategic expansion opportunities across your client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Onboarding & PPC Strategy: Act as the primary point of contact to welcome new business clients and build high-performing Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising strategies.
- Proactive Client Engagement: Execute frequent outbound consultations via phone across your assigned portfolio to educate clients, foster trust, and drive continuous growth.
- Needs Assessment & Custom Setup: Evaluate key customer objectives to deliver immediate, results-driven campaign solutions designed for long-term scalability.
- CRM & Portfolio Management: Maintain, organize, and consistently update a detailed Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database to log client touchpoints and history accurately.
- Performance Analysis & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on core campaign metrics (KPIs), delivering actionable performance insights and optimization tactics to account holders.
- Funnel & Content Integration: Advise clients on integrating Google Ads across their broader digital marketing funnels, including landing page optimization, target audience segmentation, and creative split-testing.
- Market Feedback Loop: Gather regional intelligence, competitive insights, and product feedback from the German market to inform internal marketing strategies and product improvements.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Languages: C1–C2 level German (native-level fluency) and professional working proficiency in English.
- Operational Capabilities: Demonstrated ability to manage client accounts independently, multitask, and navigate CRM software efficiently.
- Active Communication: Comfortable with high-touch, phone-first outreach to engage decision-makers and build strong corporate rapport.
- Tech Savviness: Experience incorporating AI tools into daily workflows to analyze performance data and personalize outreach.
- Interpersonal & Business Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, persuasive presentation abilities, strong business acumen, and a target-driven mindset.
Specialized Skills for the German Market
- Cultural & Market Insight: In-depth knowledge of German corporate etiquette, cultural nuances, and organizational structures (including working with ad agencies and risk-averse stakeholders).
- Strategic Positioning: Ability to identify high-growth German companies and seamlessly position Google Ads within their existing marketing strategies.
- Regulatory Compliance: Clear understanding of European and local data protection regulations (such as GDPR), with the ability to tailor strategies respecting client privacy concerns.
Desirable Qualities
- High emotional intelligence, structured execution, process excellence, and data-driven analytical skills.
- A forward-thinking, proactive attitude with a focus on creative problem-solving.
Benefits & Compensation Package
- Salary: €26,000 gross base salary + €4,000 performance bonus (€30,000 total OTE), with structured promotion routes to a €30,000 base.
- Relocation Package:
- Paid flight ticket to Barcelona.
- 1 month of dedicated studio accommodation provided upon arrival.
- Comprehensive logistics assistance to support your move to Spain.
- Health & Wellness: Private health insurance coverage included.
- Professional Growth: Continuous skill development, official Google certifications, and dedicated career coaching.
- Workplace Culture: Vibrant business-casual environment, engaging team contests, and modern beachfront office facilities at the World Trade Center.
Career Growth & Evolution
- Level 1: Account Manager (Year 1): Accelerated path to graduate into a senior tier in under 12 months, raising your base salary to €30,000 plus performance bonuses.
- Level 2: Team Leader: Step into leadership to mentor incoming talent, manage daily squad operations, and drive team performance.
- Level 3: Quality Analyst: Pivot into a strategic analytical role auditing campaign standards, ensuring quality assurance, and refining operational workflows.