Anurag Agarwal

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Senior Paid Search Manager with 8+ years of experience leading data-driven search strategy, optimisation, and performance marketing across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Performance Max.

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Senior Paid Search Manager with 8+ years of experience leading data-driven search strategy, optimisation, and performance marketing across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Performance Max.

Managed annual budgets of up to £6m and delivered measurable improvements in CPA and ROAS while ensuring accurate measurement via GA4 and conversion tracking.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 9 roles

PPC Manager · Fasthosts Internet Ltd (IONOS Group SE)Apr 2022 – Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Set up and manage paid search campaigns (Search, Display, and Performance Max) across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising with a multi-million pound annual budget. Analyse performance to uncover insights and refine strategies. Lead keyword research, ad copy and bidding experimentation, audience strategies (RLSA, Customer Match) and value-based bidding. Provide routine performance updates and forecasts for senior leadership and collaborate with internal teams to improve landing pages and purchase journeys. Build relationships with Google and Microsoft, gaining early access to new features and insights.

Paid Search Account Manager · Zenith Optimedia (Publicis Groupe)Oct 2021 – Feb 2022 · 5 mos

Led paid shopping strategy for the Electrolux group across Europe, managing a multi-million euro annual budget. Improved ROI by implementing audience strategy and account structure refinements. Delivered consistent performance through strong client relationship management and regular review meetings. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for budgeting and forecasting and managed a remote team of 5 executives, ensuring timely delivery and upskilling.

PPC Specialist · Dentons DigitalOct 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr

Conceived and optimised PPC campaigns across Google and Microsoft for multiple clients. Managed a portfolio of search, shopping, and display campaigns to increase revenue and ROI. Supported account management with relationship management and business development. Produced detailed monthly and quarterly performance reports with data-driven insights and strategic growth recommendations. Managed a collective yearly budget of around £300,000.

PPC Campaign Manager · Confused.comSep 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
Digital Marketing Executive · Brightside Group LTDOct 2017 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos
PPC Marketing Executive · DevLnd LTDNov 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr
Digital Marketing Consultant · Business WestAug 2016 – Oct 2016 · 3 mos
Affiliate Account Manager · Vouchercloud, Invitation Digital LimitedNov 2013 – Apr 2016 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Education

MSc Marketing · Bristol Business School, University of the West of England2010 – 2012
Google Ads Search, Shopping and Display Certification · Google2021 – 2026
Google Analytics 4 for Beginners · CXL2024 – 2026
Google Tag Manager Fundamentals · Google Tag Manager2019 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Google Ads Search, Shopping and Display Certification2021 – 2026
Google Analytics 4 for Beginners2024 – 2026
Google Tag Manager Fundamentals2019 – 2026

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