Performance Account Manager

The Nudge Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nudge Group is seeking a Performance Account Manager in Sydney or Brisbane. This hybrid, permanent role focuses on owning client strategy and leading performance campaigns across Google Ads and paid social for major retail and ecommerce brands.

You will balance hands-on campaign work with high-level client leadership, driving commercial outcomes and continuous optimisation.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in a digital or performance media agency.
• Hands-on experience with Google Ads across Search, Shopping and Performance Max.
• Experience managing relationships with larger retail/ecommerce accounts.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate insights into strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead client conversations and translate campaign insights into commercial recommendations.
• Own the client relationship with major retail/ecommerce accounts.
• Develop and optimise performance across Google Ads and paid social campaigns.
• Collaborate with a delivery pod and specialists to plan strategy and drive results.

Skills

Google Ads

Paid Social

Client relationship management

Campaign optimisation

Analytics

Tools

Google Ads Manager

Meta Ads Manager

TikTok Ads Manager

Job description

Performance Account Manager | Sydney or Brisbane | Permanent | Hybrid

Love agency life, but ready for a bigger challenge?

Maybe you've spent the last few years mastering Google Ads, optimising campaigns and driving results, but you're ready to step beyond the day-to-day execution.

You want more ownership. Bigger client accounts. More complex campaigns. And the opportunity to have a real say in strategy, not just delivery.

Sound familiar? Keep reading.

We're looking for a Performance Account Manager to join a leading digital performance agency working with some of Australia's biggest retail and ecommerce brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Paid Search specialist who loves being hands-on in platform but is equally excited about building client relationships and influencing commercial outcomes.

Think 50% client leadership. 50% hands-on performance.

Why this role is worth exploring

Work with major Australian and multi-market retail brands, managing sophisticated campaigns across Google Ads, Shopping, Performance Max and Demand Gen.

Keep doing what you love: building, testing, optimising and finding new ways to drive performance.

Own the client relationship

Move beyond reporting numbers. Lead conversations, challenge thinking and turn campaign insights into meaningful commercial recommendations.

More support, less doing everything yourself

Work alongside a dedicated delivery pod and technical specialists, giving you the support to focus on strategy, optimisation and results.

Enjoy a hybrid working environment with flexibility to balance office collaboration and working from home.

Room to grow

A clear pathway towards Senior Performance Account Manager and Account Director.

What you'll bring

Ideally, you've spent 3–5+ years in a digital or performance media agency, and you're ready for that next step.

You'll have:

• Strong, current hands-on experience across Google Ads, particularly Search, Shopping and Performance Max.
• A solid understanding of bidding strategies, campaign optimisation, budgets, tracking and performance measurement.
• Experience working directly with clients, ideally across larger retail or ecommerce accounts.
• Confidence explaining campaign performance, identifying opportunities and recommending what comes next.
• A curious, analytical mindset and a genuine passion for getting better results.

More of a Paid Social specialist?

We're also interested in hearing from strong Paid Social talent with hands-on Meta and TikTok experience, particularly those managing complex, performance-led campaigns.

Ready to level up?

You don't have to be unhappy where you are to be curious about what's next.

If you're enjoying agency life but want bigger challenges, more ownership and a genuine opportunity to grow, this could be the move you've been waiting for.