Performance Marketing Manager (SEA focus)

Followloop; Salzburg; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day Workweek

Hybrid work model

Fitness benefits and sports facilities

Sunny Hours (+20% vacation)

Office space and studios

Visa Support

Job summary

LOOP, a digital-first lead agency in Austria, seeks a German-speaking Performance Marketing Manager (SEA focus) to own Google Ads campaigns and optimize search strategies for conversions. You’ll analyze data, shape media plans, and collaborate across teams to drive growth.

Fluency in German and English is required, with hybrid work options in Austria. Join a diverse team of digital talents, benefit from a 4-day or 5-day workweek, and contribute to innovative campaigns for leading brands.

Qualifications

• Drive Performance Through SEA: take ownership of Google Ads campaigns and optimize search strategies for conversions.
• Understand Paid Social: basic knowledge of Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn to shape integrated media plans.
• Shape Digital Media Strategies: analyze brands/audiences/search intent to develop data-driven strategies.
• Launch, Optimize and Scale Campaigns: manage campaigns across Search, Shopping, Performance Max and more.
• Turn Data into Actionable Insights: monitor KPIs across platforms/GA4 and reporting tools.
• Experiment and Improve Continuously: develop testing frameworks and use smart bidding/automation.
• Communicate with Confidence: translate data into insights and present to clients/bstakeholders in German and English.
• Collaborate and Stay Ahead: work with creative/analytics/media teams on evolving trends.
• Bring Curiosity and Drive to Learn: willingness to explore new platforms/tools and grow with campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end SEA campaigns, optimize for conversions and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape media plans.
• Provide data-driven insights and performance updates to clients.
• Implement testing frameworks and optimize bidding strategies.
• Maintain clear, bilingual communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Campaign management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Performance marketing

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads

TikTok Ads

LinkedIn Ads

GA4

Job description

LOOP is a digital-first lead agency, exploring the intersections between design, technology and digital brand building for leading brands. With a team of 400 digital talents and through data driven marketing, we help brave clients to stand out in the digital age. Over the last few years our brilliant team has done remarkable and innovative work for internationally recognised high-profile brands such as Puma, Audi, Breitling, Red Bull and numerous others.

We're looking for a German-speaking Performance Marketing Manager (SEA focus) with a strong passion for new advertising trends and features and a conversion-driven mindset. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on campaign management, you'll turn data into actionable insights, optimize performance across digital channels, and help our clients achieve sustainable growth. Working closely with clients and cross-functional teams, you'll bring analytical expertise, clear communication, and a constant drive to improve results.

Requirements

• Drive Performance Through SEA: Take ownership of Google Ads campaigns, developing and optimizing search strategies that maximize conversions, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable business results.
• Understand Paid Social: Bring a basic knowledge of paid social platforms such as Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn, so you can work across channels and help shape integrated media plans.
• Shape Digital Media Strategies: Analyze brands, audiences, search intent, and market opportunities to develop data-driven media strategies and identify the right channels to reach campaign objectives.
• Launch, Optimize and Scale Campaigns: Manage campaigns across Search, Shopping, Performance Max, and other relevant digital platforms, including campaign architecture, feed management, market launches, and ongoing optimization.
• Turn Data into Actionable Insights: Monitor KPIs and analyze performance across advertising platforms, GA4, and reporting tools to identify growth opportunities, improve profitability, and guide strategic decisions.
• Experiment and Improve Continuously: Develop testing frameworks and leverage smart bidding, automation, scripts, and reporting solutions to improve campaign efficiency and scale successful initiatives.
• Communicate with Confidence: Translate complex performance data into clear insights, compelling presentations, and actionable recommendations, communicating effectively with clients and internal stakeholders in fluent German and English.
• Collaborate and Stay Ahead: Work closely with creative, analytics, and media teams to deliver integrated digital campaigns, share knowledge, and stay on top of evolving search trends, platform developments, and new opportunities for growth.
• Bring Curiosity and Drive to Learn: Show a real passion for learning and a willingness to explore new platforms, tools and approaches, taking initiative to build your skills and grow with every campaign.

Benefits

• 4-day Workweek: At LOOP you can choose between a 5-day or a 4-day workweek - and have the freedom to switch between these models twice a year.
• Free Sports and Fitness: Yoga, fitness, climbing, tennis and more. LOOP covers the costs and gives you access to fitness studios and sports facilities across Austria or Germany.
• +20% Vacation: We don't believe there can be enough time to recharge, that's why all our team members get +20% vacation days per year, we call it Sunny Hours.
• 4000+ m² Office Space: Our loft space is part of our identity. An ideal environment for working, collaborating and finding inspiration - with an additional 600m² film- and photo studio.
• 100% Hybrid Work: Home office or LOOP office space? It's your choice every day, and you don't even need approval.
• International and Diverse: Team members from 40+ different nationalities in 7 locations, English as main language and a 55% female leadership quota.
• And much more: Language Courses, Visa Support, LOOP.Horizon workshops and trainings, Klimaticket Contribution, Audiobook Library, Headspace App Subscription, etc.

At LOOP, we believe great work deserves fair pay - and that transparency builds trust. For this role, the gross annual starting salary (full-time, based in Austria) is EUR 40,000. That's our baseline for candidates who meet the key requirements. If you bring more to the table - deeper experience, sharper skills - we're ready to reflect that in your offer. Our internal compensation framework is designed to keep things fair, structured, and clear.