German Speaking Google Ads Onboarding Account Manager

Job Title: German-Speaking Google Ads Account Strategist / Onboarding Account Manager

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 base salary + €4,000 performance bonus (€30,000 OTE, with progression routes elevating base salary to €30,000) Languages Required: Fluent German (C1–C2) & Business English Role Overview Join a dynamic operational division in Barcelona managing a premier digital advertising portfolio centered around Google Ads. Tailored for professionals adept at building B2B commercial partnerships within the German market, this position establishes you as a dedicated digital growth strategist. You will take end-to-end ownership of a dedicated portfolio made up of scaling mid-market companies and emerging tech innovators. Your core objective is to forge lasting client partnerships, drive platform feature adoption, prevent account churn, and unlock commercial expansion opportunities across your roster while cultivating a rewarding international career in Catalonia.

Key Responsibilities
& Core Tasks
• Client Onboarding & PPC Strategy: Act as the primary point of contact when onboarding newly signed business accounts, building tailored pay-per-click campaign roadmaps aligned with their growth targets.
• Proactive Client Engagement: Conduct structured outbound phone consultations across your portfolio to educate stakeholders, build trust, strengthen rapport, and expand account revenue.
• Needs Assessment & Custom Setup: Assess client commercial objectives to construct adaptable, high-converting campaign structures that maximize Return on Ad Spend (ROAS).
• CRM & Portfolio Management: Keep meticulous, well-organized logs of every client interaction, strategic milestone, and pipeline update inside internal CRM software with complete accuracy.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Evaluate key campaign metrics and present transparent performance reviews alongside actionable optimization recommendations to senior client stakeholders.
• Funnel & Content Integration: Guide clients in embedding Google Ads into wider digital marketing funnels, emphasizing landing page optimization and targeted audience testing.
• Market Feedback Loop: Collect local market intelligence, competitive insights, and user feedback from Germany to help refine product solutions and internal tools. Candidate Profile & Requirements Essential

Qualifications:
• Languages: Fluent command of German (C1–C2 level) for seamless client communication, paired with strong business English skills for internal collaboration.
• Operational Capabilities: Demonstrated background managing B2B client portfolios independently while navigating CRM platforms and business software effortlessly.
• Active Communication: Enthusiastic about leading outbound phone consultations to engage senior decision-makers and establish long-term commercial relationships.
• Tech Savviness: Comfort utilizing modern AI tools and digital analytics platforms to streamline reporting workflows and tailor client interactions.
• Interpersonal & Business

Skills:
Outstanding verbal and written communication, persuasive ability, commercial awareness, emotional intelligence, and a target-driven mindset. Specialized Skills for the German Market:
• Cultural & Market Insight: Deep familiarity with German business etiquette, corporate decision-making hierarchies, agency dynamics, and risk management principles.
• Strategic Positioning: Ability to spot high-potential German companies and position Google Ads as a primary driver for their commercial growth.
• Regulatory Compliance: Practical understanding of European data protection laws (GDPR) to ensure all campaign strategies remain strictly compliant. Desirable Qualities:
• High emotional intelligence, organized task execution, analytical precision, disciplined work habits, and composure under high-volume workloads.
• A proactive, growth-focused mindset centered on practical, results-oriented problem-solving. Benefits & Compensation Package Salary & Incentives:
• Base & Bonus: €26,000 gross annual base salary + €4,000 performance bonus (€30,000 total OTE).
• Advancement Pathways: Structured internal promotion tracks designed to raise base pay directly to €30,000. Relocation Package (For Candidates Moving to Barcelona):
• Inbound Flight: Fully funded flight ticket directly to Barcelona.
• Accommodation: 1 full month of furnished private studio accommodation provided upon arrival.
• Administrative Guidance: Complete assistance with tax registration, social security setup, legal residency (NIE), and local bureaucracy in Spain. Health & Workplace Culture:
• Health Coverage: Private health and medical insurance active from your very first day of employment.
• Office & Culture: Balanced casual-professional workplace atmosphere, regular team-building activities, and a modern beachfront office at the World Trade Center Barcelona.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing skills workshops, official Google certifications, and personalized one-on-one career coaching. Career Growth & Evolution
• Level 1 (Account Manager
- Year 1): Clear progression track to advance into a senior tier within your first 12 months, increasing base salary to €30,000 alongside higher performance incentives.
• Level 2 (Team Leader): Step into operational leadership to oversee junior account managers, coordinate daily schedules, mentor colleagues, and achieve collective team targets.
• Level 3 (Quality Analyst): Transition into a dedicated quality assurance role auditing campaign compliance, service quality standards, and operational workflows.