Performance Marketing Manager

ESP Engineered; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered in India is looking for a results-driven Manager/Sr. Manager in Performance Marketing to lead initiatives aimed at digital brand awareness and lead generation. The right candidate will oversee performance campaigns across various platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

With over 6 years of experience, you will drive ROI and maximize conversions while managing a high-performing marketing team. Strong analytical abilities and a hands-on approach are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in performance marketing, especially in B2C.
• Proficient in optimizing campaigns for ROI and lead generation.
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance marketing campaigns to drive lead generation.
• Manage and optimize PPC campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Lead and inspire the performance marketing team to achieve targets.

Skills

Performance marketing expertise

Team leadership

Analytical skills

B2C marketing

Data analysis

Education

Graduation from Tier 1 college

Tools

Google Ads

Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram)

GA4

GTM

Job description

At SolarSquare we are building the Home‑Energy brand of future India. We help homes switch to rooftop solar and move away from traditional coal electricity. We are a full‑stack D2C residential solar brand – designing, installing, maintaining (after‑sales) and financing solar systems for home‑owners across India.

In 3 years we have scaled to become the leading residential solar brand in India. We are obsessed with quality, customer service and innovating to make it simple for homes to switch to solar. We are looking for leaders to join us in this mission.

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We’re seeking an experienced and results‑driven Manager/Sr. Manager (Performance Marketing) to lead our top‑of‑the‑funnel initiatives aimed at driving lead generation and digital brand awareness. This role will oversee all performance marketing campaigns, ensuring they deliver high ROI and align with business objectives.

Ideal Candidate

• Highly skilled in leading teams that manage and optimize campaigns across Google Ads, Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram), and online affiliates.
• 6+ years of experience in performance marketing and digital brand awareness across top‑tier consumer startups.
• Proficient in scaling B2C marketing initiatives, with a proven track record of achieving results.
• A strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and a hands‑on approach.
• A natural leader with the ability to build, inspire, and manage high‑performing teams.
• Graduation from Tier 1 college.

What You’ll Do

In true startup fashion, you’ll wear multiple hats and take ownership of key initiatives. Your responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Take responsibility for achieving city‑level digital lead generation targets in line with the overall strategy.
• Strategize and execute performance marketing campaigns to optimize ROI, reduce CPA, and maximize conversions.
• Drive performance campaigns that align with brand goals, ensuring consistency in visual identity, messaging and tone across platforms.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and dashboards for tracking performance across all channels.
• Work closely with the wider marketing team to optimize audience and communication strategies.
• Collaborate with the content and design teams to create compelling ad creatives and landing pages.
• Monitor competitor activity and keep an eye out for emerging trends.

Campaign Management

• Oversee and optimize PPC campaigns across Google (Search, Display, Shopping, YouTube, Performance Max), Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and programmatic channels (DV360 or other DSPs).
• Plan and execute programmatic display and video campaigns, including audience segmentation, bidding strategies and real‑time performance analysis.
• Lead keyword research, ad copy creation, A/B testing and campaign optimisation.
• Drive funnel optimisation from impressions to conversions, leveraging data‑driven insights.
• Implement and manage conversion tracking, pixel set‑up and event tracking.

Pixel‑Level Tracking & Attribution

• Implement and troubleshoot Meta Pixel, Conversions API (CAPI), GA4 and GTM for robust tracking infrastructure.
• Maintain a clean, privacy‑compliant tracking set‑up for accurate attribution.
• Continuously improve measurement accuracy across platforms to support business decisions.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high‑performing performance marketing team.
• Collaborate across teams (content, design, pre‑sales, field sales) to optimise messaging, landing pages and campaign outcomes.
• Mentor and guide team members to achieve peak performance.

Budget & Analytics

• Manage marketing budgets with precision, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to meet business goals.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, measure campaign effectiveness and derive actionable insights.
• Develop mechanisms for collecting and analysing data across teams, ensuring a seamless feedback loop for continuous improvement.
• Leverage A/B testing, CRO techniques and advanced bidding strategies to enhance performance.
• Identify new digital marketing tools and technologies to stay ahead of trends.
• Continuously monitor competitor activities and emerging trends in performance marketing.

What You’ll Bring

• 6+ years of experience in performance marketing, including at least 4 years of leading high‑performing digital marketing teams in the B2C space.
• Deep expertise in digital advertising platforms such as Google Ads, Meta platforms and affiliates.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Proven ability to optimise campaigns for ROI and scale lead generation efforts.
• Experience with conversion tracking, pixel set‑up, event tracking, A/B testing and CRO techniques.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong bias for execution and results.