Role: Senior Performance Marketing ManagerLocation: MelbourneWork Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)Team: 1 direct reportAccount Load: 5 brand accountsClient Portfolio: Homewares, retail, beauty, travel, sport and lifestyle brandsThe OpportunityYou know how to run performance campaigns.
You have done it across multiple accounts, hit the targets, and kept clients happy.
What you have not had yet is a role where the strategy is actually yours.
This one is.This is a newly created role at a well-regarded performance-focused agency in inner Melbourne, one that has built its reputation on measurable revenue outcomes for retail and consumer brands.
The team is 90+ specialists strong, structured for accountability, and backed by elite-level partnerships with every major digital platform.
You will report directly to the Head of Performance, with a clear pathway to Performance Director as the portfolio grows.What You Will Be DoingClient Leadership and StrategyHold primary accountability for senior client relationships across a portfolio of 4 to 5 brandsLead annual and quarterly planning cycles, translating commercial client objectives into channel-level performance strategiesRun weekly client reviews and quarterly business reviews with senior marketing stakeholdersContribute performance strategy to recent business pitches, backed by data and platform insightCampaign Oversight and OptimisationMaintain strategic oversight of campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, and Programmatic,



with a coordinator managing day-to-day deliveryIdentify performance gaps and optimisation opportunities across the portfolio and act on them quicklyOwn quarterly KPI targets across performance media spend with direct accountability for resultsDeploy platform betas and emerging channel capabilities ahead of standard market practiceTeam DevelopmentTake direct accountability for the output and growth of one performance coordinatorSet priorities, review work, and develop their capability with consistency.Access ongoing people management coaching and internal leadership training as you grow into the roleContribute to a team culture where people are held to a high standard and supported to meet itReporting and AnalyticsBuild and own client reporting frameworks in Looker Studio that drive action, not just visibilityPartner with the data and analytics team to deliver consistent performance intelligence across your portfolioTranslate campaign data into strategic recommendations presented clearly to senior client stakeholdersWhat You BringExperience Required4-6 years in performance marketing at a digital or media agency, with end-to-end ownership of client accountsDemonstrated track record managing Google Ads and Meta at scale, with accountability for commercial outcomesExperience leading strategy across ROAS, conversion,



lead generation & brand objectivesProven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple accounts without compromising quality or client confidenceTechnical Skills RequiredGoogle Ads and Meta Ads Manager, advanced proficiency across search, shopping, and paid social campaign typesGoogle Analytics 4 and Google Merchant Centre, with the ability to connect performance data to commercial outcomesLooker Studio, with experience building client-facing reporting dashboards that drive strategic decisionsBonus CertificationsGoogle Ads or Meta Blueprint certifications are well regarded.
Programmatic media certifications are a plus.
Neither is a requirement for the right candidate.What You Get in ReturnCompensation and Growth$112,200 to $129,800 inclusive of super, depending on experience, with an annual performance bonus reviewed at the end of the financial yearClear pathway to Performance Director as the portfolio growsDirect access to platform betas, training seminars, and industry briefings through elite-level Google and Meta partnershipsClose mentorship from the Head of Performance with deep retail and e-commerce expertiseWellbeing and CultureHybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days from homeAbove-market leave entitlements beyond standard annual leaveAn inner Melbourne office that is easy to get to by public transportA high-performance team where the standard is high, the support to meet it is real, and decisions move fast because leadership stays close to the workA Note on FitThis role suits candidates with agency-side experience only, given the level of client ownership and strategic accountability involved.
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📌 Senior Performance Manager (Search + Social) (Melbourne)
🏢 Touch Of Talent
📍 Melbourne