The opportunity
Our client is a Manchester agency building a market-leading performance marketing offering. They already have an impressive client portfolio and big ambitions to win more brands that suit their personality and approach. They’re now looking for a Senior Performance Manager to join their performance team, delivering high-impact, data-driven results for key clients and helping shape the future of the offering.
Reporting to the Head of Media, you'll be a senior voice in the team. You'll contribute to client strategy, mentor junior team members and bring fresh, creative thinking that helps the agency stand out.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver paid search and paid social strategies aligned to client goals
- Plan, launch and optimise campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, TikTok and emerging channels
- Monitor and improve performance against KPIs such as ROI, CTR and CPL, recommending tests and new initiatives
- Produce clear, actionable reporting and post-campaign analysis for internal and client stakeholders
- Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, leading weekly performance calls
- Work with the wider digital team and media partners on supplementary activity, including YouTube and Display
- Identify growth opportunities and contribute to client presentations, proposals and pitches
- Explore new tools, technologies and approaches to keep the offering ahead of the market
- Line manage, mentor and upskill junior team members
About you
- Proven experience managing paid search and paid social campaigns across Google Ads, Meta and TikTok
- A strong analytical mindset, able to interpret complex data and turn it into clear recommendations
- Experience mentoring or developing junior team members
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with confidence presenting to clients
- A creative problem-solver who enjoys testing new ideas
- Up-to-date knowledge of digital marketing trends, tools and techniques, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
What's on offer
- Salary of c.£55,000
- A senior role with real influence over strategy and how the performance offering develops
- The freedom to innovate and try new approaches
- A city-centre Manchester base
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Senior Performance Manager employer: Candidate Ltd
Candidate Ltd is an exceptional employer that values innovation and analytical thinking, offering a dynamic work culture where remote flexibility allows for a healthy work-life balance. Employees benefit from continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge marketing technology, making it an ideal environment for those looking to advance their careers in performance marketing.
