German Speaking Google Ads Onboarding Account Manager (Hybrid)

About the job German Speaking Google Ads Onboarding Account Manager (Hybrid)

• Job Title: German-Speaking Google Ads Account Strategist
• 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) | Permanent
• Compensation: €26,000 Gross Base Salary + €4,000 Performance Bonus (Up to €30,000 OTE, with clear promotion pathways leading to a €30,000 base pay rate)
• Languages Required: Fluent German (C1-C2) & Professional English

Role Overview

Become part of an ambitious operational unit in Barcelona driving a major digital advertising program centered on Google Ads. Aimed at candidates adept at handling commercial accounts within the German region, this position establishes you as a trusted marketing consultant.

You will oversee an assigned portfolio of scaling mid-market enterprises and future technology leaders in a dynamic industry sector. Your main objective is to establish robust working relationships, drive platform feature adoption, limit customer churn, and identify new revenue expansion avenues across your client base-all while enjoying an exceptional international career on the Mediterranean coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Onboarding & PPC Strategy: Act as the lead consultant for launching new enterprise clients and building high-yield, customized pay-per-click campaign frameworks aligned with their commercial targets.
• Proactive Client Engagement: Maintain consistent outbound telephone contact across your account assignments to instruct users, build deep trust, foster long-term loyalty, and expand account value.
• Needs Assessment & Custom Setup: Evaluate client objectives to implement custom, scalable campaign configurations that produce fast, tangible results and maximize return on ad spend (ROAS).
• CRM & Portfolio Management: Maintain accurate, organized history records of every customer touchpoint, milestone, and strategic portfolio within internal CRM software with absolute precision.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Analyze key ad metrics and deliver actionable evaluation reports, data insights, and optimization advice to key account decision-makers.
• Funnel & Content Integration: Support clients in aligning Google Ads with broader digital marketing funnels, including landing page conversion optimization and target audience experimentation.
• Market Feedback Loop: Deliver regional market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback originating from Germany to help shape internal products, features, and tools.

Candidate Profile & Requirements
Essential Qualifications

• Languages: Native-level command or C1-C2 fluency in German (spoken and written) for seamless client communications, in addition to strong professional English communication capabilities for internal operations.
• Operational Capabilities: Proven ability to manage business client accounts autonomously while utilizing CRM applications and digital tools smoothly.
• Active Communication: Eager and confident in carrying out phone-based client outreach to connect with executive stakeholders and build professional rapport.
• Tech Savviness: Proficiency in leveraging modern AI tools and digital platforms to automate data processing, streamline reporting, and personalize account interactions.
• Interpersonal & Business Skills: Outstanding written and spoken communication, persuasive capability, commercial acumen, emotional intelligence, and a target-focused attitude.

Specialized Skills for the German Market

• Cultural & Market Insight: Deep understanding of German business culture, corporate decision-making structures, agency dynamics, and risk considerations.
• Strategic Positioning: Skill to spot expanding German companies and position Google Ads as a primary engine of their business growth and market capture.
• Regulatory Compliance: Practical knowledge of European privacy standards (GDPR) to ensure all campaign recommendations respect user data privacy completely.

Desirable Qualities

• High emotional intelligence (EQ), structured execution skills, an analytical mind, methodical work habits, and composure under high-volume pressure.
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset focused on practical, outcome-driven problem-solving.

Benefits & Compensation Package
Salary & Incentives

• Base & Bonus: €26,000 gross annual base salary + €4,000 performance incentive (€30,000 maximum OTE limit).
• Advancement Pathways: Clear promotion pathways structured to lead directly to a €30,000 base pay rate.

Relocation Package

• Pre-paid Flight: Pre-paid airfare ticket directly to Barcelona.
• Accommodation: 1 full month of private studio apartment accommodation provided upon arrival.
• Administrative Assistance: Complete moving assistance for tax, social security, legal residency registration (NIE), and administrative setup in Spain.

Health & Workplace Culture

• Health Coverage: Private medical and healthcare coverage included from day one of employment.
• Professional Growth: Regular training programs, official Google accreditations, and personalized one-on-one career guidance.
• Office & Culture: Casual yet professional work environment, engaging team challenges, and a modern beachfront workspace situated at the World Trade Center Barcelona.

Career Growth & Evolution

• Level 1: Account Manager (Year 1): Clear promotion path to move into a senior tier in under a year, elevating base pay to €30,000 plus enhanced performance bonuses.
• Level 2: Team Leader: Advance into team leadership to guide new account managers, manage daily schedules, coordinate strategies, and drive performance targets.
• Level 3: Quality Analyst: Move into a strategic auditing role evaluating campaign compliance, performance quality, and operational workflows.