Sydney or Melbourne | Up to $120,000 + Super | HybridThe AgencyWe are working exclusively with one of Australia's most awarded independent performance marketing agencies.
Named Best Large Integrated Agency and Performance Agency of the Year at the **** APAC Search Awards, this is a business with serious momentum.
A growing client roster of nationally recognised brands across retail, ecommerce, education and financial services.
A team culture built around challenger thinking, integrated delivery and genuine career development.
And now, an expanded footprint into Asia.The RoleAs Senior Paid Media Manager, you will own a portfolio of Tier 1 accounts and lead a pod of Executives and Specialists to deliver best-in-class paid media strategy and performance.
This is not a purely executional role.
You will be the senior voice in the room with clients, the strategic lead on 12-month roadmaps, and the person your pod looks to when things need to be solved.
They have a defined career framework, and this role sits squarely on the path to Paid Media Director.Channel SplitPaid Search: 40 to 45%Paid Social: 40 to 45%Programmatic / wider channels: approx.
10%Client and StrategyOwn strategic oversight for Tier 1 accounts, including 12-month roadmaps and best-in-class channel innovationLead senior client relationships, performance reviews, strategic conversations and QBRs with senior stakeholdersIdentify and raise opportunities to grow the portfolio through cross-sell and upsellContribute to new business pitches, audits and client presentationsProactively manage account health and flag risk early with a clear save planTeam LeadershipLead, manage and mentor a pod of Executives,



Specialists and CoordinatorsRun regular 1:1s and actively support career developmentFoster a challenger culture and push the team to question the status quoManage team capacity to ensure Tier 1 deliverables are met within scoped hoursCommercial and OperationsOwn 100% accuracy across billing, financial reconciliations and budget forecastingAudit team tasks to keep the pod focused on high-impact, high-value workIdentify friction points in workflows and implement process improvementsAct as first line of support when major account issues or performance challenges ariseWhat We Are Looking For5 plus years in paid media with strong agency background preferredProven ownership of Tier 1 or large client portfolios across multiple accountsGenuine dual channel strength across both paid search and paid social, not a specialist in oneHands-on implementation experience, not just oversightFormal experience leading or mentoring junior team membersStrong grasp of GA4 and GTM for measurement and attributionCommercial accuracy across billing, forecasting and reconciliations at account levelNice To HaveProgrammatic exposure, particularly DV360Background in retail, ecommerce, education or financial servicesExperience contributing to or leading recent business pitchesHas built or improved internal QC processes or reporting frameworksYouCalm and decisive under pressure, confident leading through performance challenges without losing client trustCommercially sharp, you understand how agency profitability works, not just campaign ROASA natural coach and people leader who invests in your team's growthChallenger mindset, never satisfied with good enoughConfident communicator with both clients and senior internal stakeholdersSelf-directed, you run your patch without needing close managementThe PackageSalary: Up to $120,000 base plus superLocation: Sydney or Melbourne, your choiceOffice: Hybrid, flexible, most of the team are in 2 to 3 days per weekCareer path: Clear progression framework
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📌 Senior Paid Media Manager (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales