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Tom Sharon

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I am a Paid Media Manager with 7 years’ experience leading best-in-class global campaigns totalling over £100m in cumulative ad spend.

About

I am a Paid Media Manager with 7 years’ experience leading best-in-class global campaigns totalling over £100m in cumulative ad spend. I combine deep analytical and technical skills with a collaborative approach to deliver holistic strategies aligned with business goals and sustained incremental growth.

Relentlessly focused on growth, I bring extensive PPC expertise across high-growth B2C & B2B brands serving international customers, scaling acquisition programs, and driving measurable improvements through test-and-learn methodologies. I enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams to turn data into actionable strategies.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 12 roles

Paid Media Manager · Learning Technologies GroupFeb 2025 – Sep 2025 · 8 mos

Managing large international Lead Gen campaigns for a portfolio of 9 B2B SaaS brands with 2 direct reports. Responsible for all campaigns and performance across Google and LinkedIn Ads. Improving measurement, hygiene and processes through comprehensive account auditing. Upskilling the Paid Media team through ongoing training, feedback and development plans. Working closely with Brand managers and leading cross-functional projects with central Digital Marketing, Analytics, Web and Operations teams. Presenting monthly performance & strategy to senior stakeholders including managing directors. Key wins: +22% leads YoY on Open LMS with ~40% lower budgets; +20% lead quality via Salesforce integration; +25% LinkedIn engagement through structured creative testing.

Paid Media Manager · Learning Technologies GroupFeb 2025 – Sep 2025 · 8 mos

Managing large international Lead Gen campaigns for a portfolio of 9 B2B SaaS brands, with support from 2 direct reports. Responsible for all campaigns and performance across Google and LinkedIn Ads. Improving measurement, hygiene and processes through comprehensive account auditing. Upskilling the Paid Media team through ongoing training, feedback and development plans. Working closely with Brand Managers and leading cross-functional projects with the group’s central Digital Marketing, Analytics, Web and Operations teams. Presenting monthly performance & strategy to senior stakeholders including managing directors. Achievements include +22% YoY leads with ~40% lower budgets for the second largest brand Open LMS; +20% increase in lead quality via Salesforce integration; +25% uplift in ad engagement and reach on LinkedIn through structured creative testing.

PPC Manager · TrainlineAug 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Managing UK and International Paid Search campaigns with 2 direct reports across AMER, EMEA and APEC; multi-language accounts; collaborating with Finance to maintain guardrails and attainable forecasts. Leading and mentoring junior to senior PPC specialists; planning strategic roadmaps and 2-week sprint cycles. Working with Google, SA360 and Bing reps on testing new Beta products, technical implementations and issue resolution. Led large account restructures and new account builds; collaborating with SEO, App and CRO teams for omnichannel Search. Supporting Product Marketing with GTM strategies and safeguarding performance during strikes. Key result: +20% YoY new customers across key markets.

PPC Manager · TrainlineAug 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Biddable Media Manager · Wolfenden Digital Marketing AgencyFeb 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Biddable Media Manager · Wolfenden Digital Marketing AgencyFeb 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Performance Marketing Specialist · Jet2 HolidaysAug 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Performance Marketing Specialist · Jet2 HolidaysAug 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Education

BA (Hons) Marketing Management · Manchester Metropolitan University2013 – 2016
BA (Hons) Marketing Management · Manchester Metropolitan University2013 – 2016

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