Performance Marketing Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job description

Performance Marketing Manager - Digital Agency - London (Hybrid)

Are you a Performance Marketing Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity?

DNA Recruit is working with an Award-Winning Digital Agency who are seeking a Performance Marketing Manager to drive media strategies and execute high-impact campaigns for world-class clients. From helping a leading motor racing championship team engage passionate fans to capturing market share in the global car rental market, this role offers the chance to shape industry-leading results.

About the Role
As a Performance Marketing Manager, you will:

• Lead major media projects across a mix of paid social, paid search, video, and programmatic channels.
• Devise data-driven media strategies that shape client agendas, not just execute orders.
• Develop audience targeting profiles and campaign plans based on a deep understanding of global media.
• Actively manage and optimise campaigns to ensure maximum impact.
• Work closely with creative and strategy teams to deliver bold, innovative media solutions.
• Use data to craft compelling insights and stories about campaign performance.
• Occasionally support weekend work during championship weekends, compensated with time off in lieu at a generous rate.

Skills and Experience Required
We are looking for a strategic, data-driven, and hands-on professional with:

1. 6+ years’ experience in performance marketing, media planning, or a related role.
2. Expertise in paid social, paid search, programmatic, and video advertising.
3. Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in SEO, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and dashboard development.
4. A logical and pragmatic approach to media strategy and budget management.
5. The ability to simplify complex marketing concepts into clear, actionable strategies.
6. A curious mindset—always asking ‘why’ and uncovering the mechanisms behind trends.
7. Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting strategies and results with clarity.

Salary: Up to £47k DOE
Location: London
Job Reference: AW 11654

All applications are viewed and evaluated according to the role requirements. At DNA we aim to contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks. As we often receive a high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful - best regards the DNA team.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.