Performance Associate Director

Dentsu Inc; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing agency is seeking a Performance Associate Director in Dubai to lead cross-channel performance strategies and oversee campaign execution, optimization, and measurement. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in performance marketing and a strong understanding of major performance platforms. Responsibilities include managing budgets, analyzing performance data, guiding specialists, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve business results. This is a full-time, permanent position with exciting challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in performance marketing.
• Strong understanding of major performance platforms and optimization principles.
• Proven experience delivering performance outcomes and managing multi-channel campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance strategy across paid social, search, programmatic, and other channels.
• Oversee campaign planning, execution, optimization, and reporting.
• Analyze performance data to identify insights and improvement opportunities.
• Manage budgets, pacing, forecasting, and performance KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine targeting, messaging, and measurement.
• Guide and mentor performance specialists to ensure consistent delivery and operational excellence.

Skills

Performance marketing expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

The Performance Associate Director leads cross-channel performance strategies and oversees the execution, optimization, and measurement of campaigns that drive business results. The role provides strategic direction, manages day-to-day performance operations, and supports team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead performance strategy across paid social, search, programmatic, and other channels.
• Oversee campaign planning, execution, optimization, and reporting.
• Analyze performance data to identify insights and improvement opportunities.
• Manage budgets, pacing, forecasting, and performance KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine targeting, messaging, and measurement.
• Guide and mentor performance specialists to ensure consistent delivery and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in performance marketing.
• Strong understanding of major performance platforms and optimization principles.
• Proven experience delivering performance outcomes and managing multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Location: Dubai

Brand: Carat

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent