Senior Performance Media Manager

🏢 Company Type: Full-Service Marketing Agency

📍 Location: Melbourne

🏠 Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH

📈 Channels: Paid Search, Paid Social & Programmatic Media

🎯 Client Portfolio: Financial Services, Medical & Automotive

🌟 The Opportunity

Take the next step in your career as a Senior Performance Manager within an established full-service media agency, leading Paid Search, Paid Social and Programmatic strategies across three client accounts in Financial Services, Medical and Automotive.

Reporting to the Performance Director, you'll own senior client relationships, drive campaign performance and manage two direct reports, combining strategic leadership with hands-on platform expertise.

🚀 What You'll Be Doing

Digital Media Strategy & Campaign Performance

• Lead integrated Paid Search, Paid Social and Programmatic strategies across three client accounts.
• Oversee campaign planning, activation, optimisation and budget allocation, maintaining hands-on involvement where required.
• Drive campaign performance through audience insights, creative testing, cross-channel optimisation and data-driven recommendations.
• Take ownership of campaign budgets, KPIs, reporting and measurement to deliver strong client outcomes.

Client Management & Team Leadership

• Own senior client relationships, leading strategic discussions, performance reviews and campaign recommendations.
• Manage and mentor two direct reports, providing technical guidance, coaching and performance feedback.
• Oversee campaign priorities, team resources and deliverables to ensure quality and timely execution.
• Collaborate with the Performance Director and broader media teams to identify growth opportunities and strengthen client performance.

🔍 What We're Looking For

Technical & Strategic Expertise

• Extensive experience across Paid Search, Paid Social and Programmatic Media, ideally within a full-service media agency.
• Strong platform expertise across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Meta Ads Manager and DSPs such as DV360 or The Trade Desk.
• Experience with GA4, CM360, GTM, Looker Studio or similar analytics, tracking and reporting technologies.
• Proven ability to develop integrated digital media strategies, manage campaign budgets and drive measurable performance improvements.

Client Management & Leadership

• Experience managing senior client relationships, presenting strategic recommendations and leading performance discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop team members while balancing multiple client accounts, priorities and deadlines.

🎁 What You Get in Return

Career & Development

• Strategic ownership of three client accounts across Financial Services, Medical and Automotive.
• Opportunity to lead two direct reports and work closely with an experienced Performance Director.
• Industry training, certifications and opportunities to progress into broader performance media leadership roles.

Culture & Lifestyle

• Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH.
• Competitive salary package with an annual performance-based bonus.
• Free gym membership and complimentary public transport card.
• Additional wellbeing days and a paid day off on your birthday.
• Collaborative team environment with regular social events and activities.