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Adam Smith

Adam Smith

London,Essex

Summary

I’m a Paid Search specialist with over 6 years’ experience leading global brands including adidas and Bayer across multiple markets and sectors. I’ve managed large teams across UK and India, driven strong efficiency improvements, and delivered incremental revenue growth for clients, with a particular focus on e-commerce and retail performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Paid Search Senior Associate Director

EssenceMediaCom
London
2023.08 - Current

- Worked on a Range of Global Brand, Including Bayer, American Airlines, Mars, Dulux and Coca Cola

- Leading multiple teams ranging from 3 people to 15 across the UK and India.

- Creating a vision and test and learn for the brands through VBB, Pmax and Holistic Search

- Working with Key stakeholders on workshops for the Future of Search

- Developing process from Reporting to Account Optimisation trackers to reduce lead times and increase quality

Paid Search Account Director

EssenceMediaCom
London
2021.12 - 2023.07

adidias & Reebok

  • Line Manager of a Sub Team of 4 providing regular KPI's and Feedback
  • Conceptualised a SFBO Google Shopping Structure via Feed based Scoring which drove both higher ROI and CVR for both brands
  • Managing Client Communications and Expectations
  • Helped on Pitch Work for New Client

Paid Search Planner

EssenceMediaCom
London
2021.01 - 2021.12

Reebok

  • Forecasting Monthly Revenue Targets
  • Present Weekly Performance Updates to the Team
  • Implemented and Tested variety of Text and PLA tests from SSC to Broad Match

Paid Search Executive

EssenceMediaCom
London
2019.10 - 2020.12

Reebok

  • Conducting Regular SQRs across 19 Markets
  • Optimised across Text and PLA Accounts on both Manual and TROAS Bid Strategies
  • Regular use of Excel, SA360, Google and Microsoft Ads and Variety of Hygiene Tools
  • Produced Daily and Weekly insights across the Account

Placement Student - Rotational Placement

ATG
Birmingham
2017.06 - 2018.06
  • Working alongside multiple departments to complete ad-hoc tasks and projects from Marketing to HR

Group Assistant

Barracudas
2016.07 - 2016.08

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management with Year in Industry

University Of Birmingham
Birmingham

A-Levels -

Caterham High School
London

GCSEs -

Caterham High School
London

Skills

  • Google Ads
  • Microsoft Ads
  • Apple Search Ads
  • Amazon - Sponsored Products & Brand
  • PLA
  • SA360
  • LookerStudio
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Analytics

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paid Search Senior Associate Director

EssenceMediaCom
2023.08 - Current

Paid Search Account Director

EssenceMediaCom
2021.12 - 2023.07

Paid Search Planner

EssenceMediaCom
2021.01 - 2021.12

Paid Search Executive

EssenceMediaCom
2019.10 - 2020.12

Placement Student - Rotational Placement

ATG
2017.06 - 2018.06

Group Assistant

Barracudas
2016.07 - 2016.08

Bachelor of Science - Business Management with Year in Industry

University Of Birmingham

A-Levels -

Caterham High School

GCSEs -

Caterham High School
Adam Smith