About Dentsu
Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations outside of Japan
With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands-Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle-as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world's largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale
Role Overview
We are looking for a Performance Manager to lead paid media planning, activation oversight, optimisation and client management across Southeast Asian markets for a leading jewellery brand. Based within a regional hub structure, this role will work closely with local market teams, platform partners and cross-functional specialists to drive business growth through full-funnel media strategies. The ideal candidate combines strong performance marketing expertise with strategic thinking, stakeholder management and the ability to navigate multi-market complexities.
Note: Priority will be given to those available to start right away, though we welcome all applicants
Key Responsibilities
Media Strategy & Planning
- Develop full-funnel paid media strategies aligned to brand and commercial objectives.
- Translate business goals into integrated channel strategies across Search, Social, Video, Programmatic & OOH
- Identify market opportunities, audience strategies and budget allocation recommendations.
- Ensure consistency in media planning while allowing for local market nuances.
- Build quarterly and campaign-level media recommendations supported by data and insights.
Campaign Management & Optimisation
- Oversee campaign activation and optimisation across multiple channels.
- Guide specialists on campaign structure, audience segmentation, and bidding strategies.
- Monitor performance against KPIs and proactively identify optimisation opportunities.
- Ensure media investments are delivering efficient growth and business outcomes.
Performance Analysis & Reporting
- Lead weekly, monthly and campaign reporting across SEA markets.
- Analyse performance trends and provide actionable recommendations.
- Translate data into clear business insights for clients and stakeholders.
- Build narratives around market performance, customer behaviour and growth opportunities.
- Track performance against agreed KPIs including:
- Revenue
- ROAS
- CPA
- Site Traffic
- New Customer Acquisition
- Reach & Frequency
- Brand Lift metrics (where applicable)
Client Management
- Serve as a day-to-day client lead for regional stakeholders.
- Present media strategies, campaign results and optimisation plans confidently.
- Manage client expectations and provide proactive recommendations.
- Build strong relationships with both regional and local market stakeholders.
- Support annual planning, budget discussions and forecasting exercises.
Hub & Market Coordination
- Coordinate with local agency teams across SEA markets to ensure campaign excellence.
- Establish best practices and governance processes across markets.
- Ensure campaign implementation aligns with regional strategy and global guidelines.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and performance reviews across markets.
- Manage campaign timelines, deliverables and stakeholder communication.
Leadership & Team Development
- Mentor executives and specialists within the team.
- Review campaign setups, media plans and reporting outputs.
- Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement.
- Support onboarding and training of new team members.
Requirements
- 5 years of paid media experience within an agency environment.
- Experience managing multi-market or regional accounts.
- Experience managing both brand and performance objectives.
- Proven track record delivering commercial results for retail, ecommerce, luxury or lifestyle brands.
- Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets and reporting platforms.
- Experience working with analytics and attribution tools such as:
- GA4
- Looker Studio
- Campaign Manager 360
- Accutics (preferred)
- Fashion, beauty or premium retail experience.
- Experience working within a hub-and-spoke operating model.
- Familiarity with Southeast Asian consumer and media landscapes.
- Experience managing campaigns with both ecommerce and store traffic objectives.
- Understanding of incrementality, attribution and measurement frameworks.
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