Performance Manager

Assembly Global; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Assembly Global in Riyadh is seeking a Performance Manager to lead paid media campaigns with a focus on Paid Search. You will plan, execute and optimise activities across Google Ads and related platforms, collaborating with clients and internal teams to drive strong results.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in performance marketing, hands-on PPC experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in performance marketing, paid search or digital media.
• Hands-on PPC management via Google Ads with a focus on optimisation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Collaborative team player with agency environment experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise paid media campaigns across Google Ads and other performance platforms.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide data-driven recommendations to improve client KPIs.
• Conduct keyword research, audience analysis and campaign audits to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage budgets, bidding strategies and campaign forecasting.
• Analyse performance data and produce clear reporting and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with client services, strategy and wider media teams to align campaigns with business objectives.
• Stay up to date with platform developments, industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Support testing of new products, features and optimisation techniques to improve campaign performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients and act as a trusted day-to-day partner.

Skills

PPC management

Google Ads

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Agency experience

Tools

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Google Tag Manager

Job description

We are looking for a Performance Manager to join our growing team in Riyadh. This role is ideal for a performance marketing professional with a strong PPC background who is looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced agency environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing and optimising paid media campaigns, with a particular focus on Paid Search. They will work closely with clients and internal teams to drive strong performance outcomes, identify opportunities for growth and contribute to the continued success of Assembly's performance offering across Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise paid media campaigns across Google Ads and other performance marketing platforms.
• Monitor campaign performance and make data-driven recommendations to improve results against client KPIs.
• Conduct keyword research, audience analysis and campaign audits to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage budgets, bidding strategies and campaign forecasting.
• Analyse performance data and produce clear reporting and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with client services, strategy and wider media teams to ensure campaigns are aligned to business objectives.
• Stay up to date with platform developments, industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Support the testing of new products, features and optimisation techniques to improve campaign performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients and act as a trusted day-to-day partner.

About You

• 2-3 years' experience in performance marketing, paid search or digital media.
• Strong hands-on experience managing PPC campaigns through Google Ads.
• Solid understanding of campaign optimisation, bidding strategies, keyword planning and performance analysis
• Comfortable working with data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and collaborative team player who enjoys building relationships.
• Agency experience is preferred but not essential.
• Experience with GA4, Google Tag Manager or other analytics platforms would be advantageous.

Why Assembly?

Assembly brings together data, talent and technology to help the world's leading brands perform better. As part of Stagwell, you'll join a collaborative global network that values curiosity, innovation and continuous learning, with opportunities to work on ambitious brands across the region and beyond.

Please note: Due to local workforce requirements, this opportunity is open to Saudi Nationals only.