German Speaking Google Ads Onboarding Account Manager in Barcelona!

Salary: €26,000 Gross Base Salary + €4,000 Performance Bonus (Up to €30,000 OTE; promotion pathways elevate base pay to €30,000)

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)

Languages Required: Fluent German (C1–C2) & Professional English

Role Overview

Become part of a dedicated team in Barcelona driving a leading digital ad campaign for Google Ads. Designed for professionals experienced in cultivating commercial relationships in the German sector, this role positions you as an expert marketing strategist. You will direct a client list of growing mid-sized organizations and emerging technology companies in a dynamic market environment. Your main mission involves building lasting commercial relationships, boosting tool adoption, securing client retention, and uncovering upsell opportunities within your assigned accounts while building a rewarding international career inside a stunning seaside facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Onboarding & PPC Strategy: Act as the premier point of contact to launch new corporate clients and develop high-performing, customized pay-per-click strategies aligned with their business goals.
• Proactive Client Engagement: Maintain frequent outbound phone calls across your account base to train users, build trust, cultivate deep rapport, and expand business value.
• Needs Assessment & Custom Setup: Assess customer targets to implement tailored, scalable campaign setups that generate quick results and maximize return on ad spend (ROAS).
• CRM & Portfolio Management: Keep accurate, organized records of all customer touchpoints, milestone updates, and interactions within internal CRM software with absolute precision.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Review key campaign metrics and supply actionable reports and clear optimization strategies to account decision-makers.
• Funnel & Content Integration: Help clients align Google Ads with broader digital funnels, including landing page conversion optimization and target audience testing.
• Market Feedback Loop: Provide local market observations, competitor details, and user feedback originating from Germany to help shape internal products and service offerings.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Languages: Fluent German (C1–C2) for flawless client communication, plus strong professional English skills for internal operations.
• Operational Capabilities: Demonstrated proficiency in managing client accounts autonomously while navigating CRM tools and digital applications smoothly.
• Active Communication: Eager to conduct phone-based outreach to connect with executive stakeholders and build enduring professional rapport.
• Tech Savviness: Skill in using modern digital and AI tools to automate data insights and personalize client interactions.
• Interpersonal & Business Skills: Outstanding written and spoken communication, persuasive presence, emotional intelligence, commercial awareness, and a target-focused attitude.

Specialized Skills for the German Market:

• Cultural & Market Insight: Deep appreciation of German business culture, corporate decision-making hierarchies, agency dynamics, and risk considerations.
• Strategic Positioning: Ability to spot expanding German companies and position Google Ads as a key driver of their commercial growth.
• Regulatory Compliance: Practical familiarity with European privacy standards (GDPR) to ensure all campaign recommendations respect legal requirements.

Desirable Qualities:

• High EQ, structured execution skills, analytical mindset, methodical work habits, and composure under high-volume pressure.
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset focused on practical, outcome-based problem-solving.

Benefits & Compensation Package

• Salary: €26,000 gross base salary + €4,000 performance bonus (€30,000 maximum OTE), with structured promotion pathways leading to a €30,000 base pay.
• Relocation Package:
  • Paid direct airfare to Barcelona.
  • 1 full month of private studio housing upon arrival.
  • Comprehensive moving and administrative assistance for registration, tax, social security, and residency setup in Spain.
• Health & Wellness: Private medical insurance included from day one of employment.
• Professional Growth: Regular training programs, official Google accreditations, and one-on-one career guidance.
• Workplace Culture: Casual yet professional work environment, engaging team challenges, and a modern beachfront workspace 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 strategy, and drive performance targets.
• Level 3: Quality Analyst: Move into a strategic auditing role evaluating campaign compliance, performance quality, and operational workflows.