Interim Performance & Demand Generation Manager

BrightLocal; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is looking for a full-time Performance & Demand Generation Manager. This role focuses on managing paid campaigns, driving MQL growth, and establishing scalable systems in HubSpot. The ideal candidate will be an expert in B2B SaaS demand generation and familiar with lifecycle email workflows. Responsibilities also include optimizing campaign performance and ensuring a smooth transition for incoming personnel.

Qualifications

• B2B SaaS experience with strong results in demand generation.
• Expert-level HubSpot user, especially in lifecycle automation workflows.
• Proven track record managing significant monthly paid budgets.

Responsibilities

• Take over paid performance campaigns and deliver MQL growth.
• Set up scalable systems in HubSpot for lead gen infrastructure.
• Audit and optimise paid campaigns across platforms (Google Ads, Meta).

Skills

Demand Generation

Performance Marketing

Lead Scoring

Project Documentation

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

HubSpot

Breeze Intelligence

Job description

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About BrightLocal

We're currently hiring a full-time Performance & Demand Generation Manager, but this will take time. To bridge the gap and accelerate progress against our MQL goals, we're looking for an experienced contractor to:

• Take over paid performance campaigns
• Deliver MQL growth
• Lay down scalable systems in Hubspot, including nurture workflows and lead gen infrastructure, that our permanent hire can pick up and run with.

Goals of this role

• Stabilise and improve our paid media performance
• Drive high-quality MQLs to meet growth targets
• Build foundational, scalable lead gen and lifecycle workflows
• Set up HubSpot-based infrastructure (including leveraging in-built AI tools) that drives long-term results

Key responsibilities

Short-term: Stabilise performance

• Audit and optimise paid campaigns (Google Ads,, Meta, StackAdapt):
  • Audit current paid media campaigns and recommend budget reallocations
  • Optimise creative, targeting, bidding, and landing pages to reduce CPL and increase MQLs
  • Set up or improve campaign-level reporting using HubSpot campaign tools and attribution models
• Attribution & reporting
  • Set up or enhance campaign tracking and funnel performance visibility using Hubspot

Build for scale: Set up growth infrastructure

• Lifecycle email nurture workflows
  • Design and implement automated email journeys for new leads segmented by product interest, persona, or behaviour
  • Apply Breeze Intelligence to surface and act on behavioural triggers, drop-off points, and optimisation opportunities
  • Use HubSpot's AI-powered content assistant for rapid, high-quality copy production

• Lead gen workflow automation
  • Build automated lead capture → qualification → nurture → sales hand-off processes
  • Ensure lead routing and enrichment are accurate and documented
  • Integrate lead gen campaigns across webinars, content, and paid acquisition into Hubspot workflows
  • Use Breeze Intelligence and predictive lead scoring to refine targeting and qualification

• Lead scoring model setup
  • Design and implement lead scoring models in Hubspot based on BrightLocal's ICPs.
  • Use a combination of firmographics (e.g., company size, sector), engagement data (e.g., pageviews, email clicks), and intent signals to define scoring logic
  • Leverage Hubspot AI and Breeze Intelligence to support model development and future refinement
  • Align scoring with sales handoff thresholds and pipeline readiness
• Conversion rate optimisation (CRO)
  • Run A/B tests on landing pages and lead capture flows
  • Optimise forms, CTAs, and smart content to drive more conversions from existing traffic
  • Deploy personalised CTAs and smart content blocks based on lifecycle stage, persona, or lead score

• Measurement & handover
  • Build or enhance dashboards to track MQLs, CPL, ROI, and campaign performance
  • Document all workflows, scoring models, and automation logic for smooth handover
  • Provide a transition report and playbooks for the incoming full-time hire

What we're looking for

• B2B SaaS experience with strong results in demand generation and paid performance
• Expert-level Hubspot user, especially in:
  • Breeze Intelligence
  • Lead scorng model setup (from scratch)
  • Lifecycle automation workflows
  • AI-powered content/email generation
  • Attribution and campaign reporting
• Proven track record managing £XXk+ monthly paid budgets
• Strong project documentation and stakeholder communication skills
• Able to work independently and hit the ground running
• Availability to work in UK timezone or with overlapping hours

Deliverables we expect

• Paid campaign audit & optimisation roadmap
• Email nurture and lead gen workflow maps & Hubspot implementation
• Fully implemented lead scoring model aligned to BrightLocal's ICPs
• Attribution and funnel performance dashboard
• Landing page and lead gen asset performance benchmarks
• Documentation and playbooks for campaign setup, scoring logic, routing rules, and handover