Senior Performance Manager

Dentsu (ANZ) Management Services Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Volunteer leave

One Day for Change

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Wellness days off

Job summary

Dentsu in Sydney is seeking a Senior Performance Manager to lead paid social for a major global jewellery brand. You’ll own end-to-end strategy and activation across Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and Pinterest, guiding a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment with global alignment.

This role is Australia-based with close collaboration to a UK team; some time-zone flexibility is expected. You’ll mentor junior teammates, drive testing and creative innovations, and contribute to cross-channel

Qualifications

• Established experience in paid social / performance media.
• Hands-on experience across Meta and other major platforms.
• Experience collaborating across time zones and with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end paid social strategy, activation & optimization.
• Drive performance across Meta, TikTok, Snapchat & Pinterest.
• Lead creative testing, influencer integrations & platform innovations.
• Collaborate with AU and UK teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Mentor junior team members and uplift social capabilities.

Skills

Paid social

Meta ads

Performance media

Testing & optimization

Collaboration across teams

Time-zone collaboration

Ecommerce exposure

Tools

Smartly

Job description

Job Description: dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in a sustainable economy. As a unified organisation, dentsu brings together deep expertise across media, creative and customer experience to deliver integrated solutions that drive meaningful progress for clients and society.

As Senior Performance Manager you will work with an excited client with a high-performing team in Sydney. Get ready to lead paid social for a major global jewellery brand in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment. This is a hands‑on role focused on delivering best‑in‑class social performance, driving innovation, and collaborating with global teams.

If you’re excited by a role with global exposure, clear progression and ownership, read on! This role is based in Australia and involves close collaboration with a UK‑based team. While some time zone flexibility is required, we’re equally flexible to ensure a sustainable and balanced workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end‑to‑end paid social strategy, activation & optimisation
• Drive performance across Meta, TikTok, Snapchat & Pinterest. Smartly knowledge will be advantageous.
• Drive creative testing, influencer integrations & platform innovation
• Collaborate with global teams (AU + UK) to deliver seamless execution
• Support cross‑channel thinking across search & performance
• Mentor junior team members and uplift social capability

A Bit About You:

• Established experience in paid social / performance media
• Strong hands‑on experience across Meta + other key social platforms
• Exposure to eCommerce / retail environments preferred
• Confident in optimisation, testing & performance storytelling
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working across time zones
• Experience with Smartly or similar tools a bonus

What’s in it for you:

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole‑company event, One Day for Change
• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities.

This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

#LI-SJ1 #LI-Hybrid #DentsuAU

Location: Sydney

Brand: Carat

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us