PPC Executive (Consumer Brands)

  • Zero Surplus
  • Lolworth, Cambridgeshire
  • Feb 02, 2026
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

PPC Executive

Premium Consumer Brands Hybrid (Cambridge)

An established and highly respected distributor of premium small domestic appliances and housewares is seeking an experienced PPC Executive to join its growing in-house marketing team.

With over 40 years of success in the UK market, this business partners with a carefully curated portfolio of premium, design-led brands. These brands are represented across major national retailers, independent and commercial channels, as well as direct-to-consumer platforms. The company is widely recognised for its expertise in launching, developing and managing innovative products.

Due to continued expansion, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving performance across paid media activity for multiple premium brands.

The Role

Reporting to the Marketing Manager and working closely with the Paid Media Lead, the PPC Executive will support the day-to-day management and optimisation of paid advertising campaigns across a range of platforms.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist in the creation, management and optimisation of Google Ads and Amazon Advertising campaigns
  • Monitor campaign performance, optimising keywords, bids and ad copy to deliver agreed KPIs
  • Track advertising spend, highlighting variances against budget and identifying optimisation opportunities
  • Analyse performance data, generate insights and contribute ideas for continuous improvement
  • Prepare regular performance reports for internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate with the wider marketing team to align PPC activity with SEO, social and email campaigns
  • Stay up to date with platform developments, industry trends and best practice

About You

  • Minimum of 2 years' hands-on PPC experience, ideally within a D2C or e-commerce environment
  • Experience using Google Ads and/or Amazon Advertising platforms
  • Strong understanding of SEO and how paid and organic channels work together
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and analytical capability
  • Clear communicator with a proactive, collaborative approach

This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week in modern offices located just north of Cambridge, with excellent transport links.

With a competitive salary, industry-leading uncapped profit share scheme, contributory pension, death in service cover, 25 days' annual leave and staff discounts, there is no better time to join this fast growing and very successful organisation.

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