Performance Manager

Stagwell Media MENA; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagwell Media MENA is seeking a Performance Marketing Manager to lead planning, execution and optimisation of performance campaigns across Paid Search, Paid Social and Display, with ownership from strategy to results.

You will drive media strategies for client objectives, analyse performance, manage client relationships, mentor juniors, and push testing and best practices across the regional e‑commerce landscape in the MENA region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in performance marketing.
• Hands-on with Paid Search and Paid Social platforms.
• Experience across the MENA region and e-commerce.
• Strong understanding of campaign structures, bidding, attribution and optimization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive mindset with testing and learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and optimise campaigns across Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, and Display.
• Own campaign performance from setup through reporting and optimisation.
• Develop media strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Analyse campaign performance and provide actionable insights.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to planning and performance reviews.
• Identify testing opportunities and implement new strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Paid Search

Paid Social

Campaign optimisation

MENA experience

E-commerce background

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Analytical skills

Job description

We are looking for a Performance Marketing Manager to join our team and lead the planning, execution, and optimisation of performance campaigns across multiple digital channels. This role will work across Paid Search, Paid Social, and Display, taking ownership of campaigns from strategy through execution while helping drive best practices and innovation across client accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and optimise campaigns across Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, and Display.
• Own campaign performance from setup through reporting and optimisation.
• Develop media strategies aligned with client business objectives.
• Analyse campaign performance and provide actionable insights to improve results.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to strategic planning and performance reviews.
• Identify testing opportunities and implement new optimisation strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in performance marketing.
• Strong hands‑on experience across Paid Search and Paid Social platforms.
• Experience working across the MENA region, with a strong background in e‑commerce.
• Solid understanding of campaign structures, bidding strategies, attribution, and optimisation frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate media performance into business impact.
• Experience managing client relationships and presenting strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for testing, learning, and continuous improvement.

About us:

Stagwell Media is a global media agency that delivers performance built to unlock ambition on every platform. As part of Stagwell, the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, Stagwell Media is transforming media through an agile, integrated model that powers growth and helps brands navigate an evolving marketplace. Powered by next‑generation agentic technology, including The Media Machine, its AI‑native operating system, the agency accelerates optimization, maximizes media investment efficiency and drives higher‑quality audience engagement. With more than 2,300 experts across 50+ markets, Stagwell Media delivers transformative results for leading global brands including Lenovo, DP World, and P&G.