Performance Marketing Manager

  • Digital Waffle
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Nov 08, 2025
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

A growing digital agency is hiring a Performance Marketing Manager to lead its paid media function. This is a strategic leadership role focused on driving results across B2C and B2B clients through innovative, data-led campaigns.


You'll manage a team of specialists and oversee paid media strategy across platforms like Google, Meta, Bing, and TikTok, ensuring commercial success and client satisfaction.


Role: Performance Marketing Manager

Salary: £43,000 - £47,000 per annum (DOE)

Location: Chesterfield - Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)


What you'll be doing:

  • Lead and develop a team of paid media specialists
  • Own paid media strategy across multiple platforms
  • Translate client goals into effective media plans and KPIs
  • Monitor campaign performance and deliver actionable insights
  • Ensure best practices in campaign builds, optimisation, and reporting
  • Support new business pitches and contribute to agency growth
  • Oversee team utilisation, capacity planning, and reporting
  • Drive innovation by testing new platforms and refining workflows


What you'll need:

  • Proven experience in performance marketing, ideally in an agency setting
  • Strong knowledge of paid media platforms including Google Ads, Meta, and TikTok
  • Experience managing teams and mentoring junior staff
  • Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Confidence in presenting insights and recommendations to clients
  • Ability to manage multiple accounts and ensure delivery standards
  • Familiarity with campaign reporting tools and time tracking systems


What's on offer:

  • Salary of £43,000 - £47,000 depending on experience
  • Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the Chesterfield office
  • Leadership role with strategic influence across client campaigns
  • Supportive team culture with clear progression pathways
  • Opportunity to shape paid media strategy and drive innovation


If you're a performance marketing leader ready to take ownership of strategy and team development, this is a brilliant opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced agency environment!


Applicants must have full right to work in the UK, Visa sponsorship cannot be provided.


Please note: Due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to those deemed suitable for this position. Thank you for your interest.