Job Description

Relocation to Sydney required at short notice

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Competitive salary + performance bonus

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Please note: This opportunity is based in Sydney, Australia. Applicants must be genuinely ready to relocate to Australia within a short timeframe. The successful candidate will initially relocate on an eligible working visa, with employer sponsorship available as part of the longer-term plan.

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Our client, a growing performance marketing agency, is looking for an experienced Paid Media Account Director to lead digital strategy and performance across a varied client portfolio.

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This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to take their paid media career international and make a genuine impact within an ambitious, collaborative agency. You'll combine senior client leadership with hands-on performance expertise, developing integrated campaigns across paid search, paid social and programmatic.

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The role would suit someone who is equally comfortable shaping strategy, presenting to clients and getting into the detail of campaign performance.

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What you'll be doing:

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- Leading paid media strategy across search, social and programmatic channels
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- Acting as the senior strategic lead across key client accounts
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- Overseeing campaign builds, optimisation, budget pacing and performance
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- Translating client objectives into transparent media plans with measurable KPIs
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- Delivering insightful reporting and identifying opportunities for account growth
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- Leading pitches and contributing to new business opportunities
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- Mentoring junior team members and supporting internal workflows
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- Staying ahead of industry developments and identifying opportunities for innovation
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What they're looking for:

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- 6–7+ years' experience in paid media, ideally within an agency environment
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- Deep hands-on expertise across Paid Search and Paid Social
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- Strong understanding of programmatic media; experience with The Trade Desk would be advantageous
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- Proven experience leading client accounts and delivering against performance goals
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- Confident presenting strategy and building trusted client relationships
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- Strong analytical skills with experience using GA4, Looker Studio or similar reporting tools
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- Experience mentoring junior team members and managing internal workflows
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- Genuinely ready to relocate to Sydney within a short timeframe
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- Eligible to obtain an appropriate Australian working visa, with employer sponsorship available for the right candidate
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing agency with ambitious plans, work with an impressive client portfolio and build a long-term career in one of the world's most exciting digital marketing markets.

📌 Sydney-Ready Paid Media Director | Global Growth Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 SAVVY RECRUITMENT
📍 New South Wales