Senior Performance Manager

dentsuaegis; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Group is seeking a Senior Performance Manager to lead the paid media portfolio across Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic and Display in Singapore. The role focuses on strategy, planning, execution, and KPI performance with a hands-on, data-driven approach.

You will manage a team of performance specialists, build strong vendor relationships, and drive campaigns end-to-end from strategy to reporting, ensuring client objectives are met with high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in Performance Marketing
• Hands-on experience with Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic and Display channels
• Knowledge of Google Ads, SA360 and Microsoft Bing
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in analytics platforms
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Client-facing experience and ability to lead meetings

Responsibilities

• Strategic Performance Marketing management
• Media planning and activation across Paid Search, Social, Programmatic and Display
• Demonstrate advanced performance knowledge and partner with key vendors
• Understand client business to inform strategy
• Manipulate large data sets to generate actionable insights
• Communicate findings effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead the performance specialists team to ensure on-time delivery of reports and plans

Skills

Paid Search

Paid Social

Programmatic

Display

Google Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tools

DV360

Google Ads

SA360

Google CM360

Adobe Analytics

Job description

Job Description:

About Dentsu Group (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.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the paid media performance portfolio which comprise of media channels including Paid Search, Paid Social, Display and Programmatic, be responsible for the execution of the strategy and planning , communication and performance of client KPIs ; and maintain adherence to deadlines and best practices.

At its core, the role of the Senior Performance Manager is to plan and implement paid media campaigns across all relevant biddable media channels / platforms to achieve the business goals and objectives of our clients. This will require a strong channel knowledge and ability to identify opportunities to drive new media initiative s and client business outcomes. The role will include management and oversight of a team of performance specialists.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Strategic Performance Marketing
• Responsible for media planning and activation across Paid Search , Social, Programmatic, Display - with ability to build, manage, optimise and troubleshoot varied campaigns that span the marketing funnel.
• Demonstrate advanced Performance knowledge and expertise on Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic and Display platforms and building relationships with key partners.
• Develop and foster an effective working relationship with key media vendors and partners, stay at the forefront of new features and innovations, and ensure we deliver best in class campaigns. This includes identifying potential alpha / beta tests.
• Build an understanding of the client's business and digital marketing objectives that should inform how paid media strategy and plans are built.
• Be comfortable and confident manipulating large data sets accurately, providing meaningful and actionable insights to optimise for client KPIs, and building informed forecasts of performance outcomes.
• Utilise exceptional communication skills to effectively liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading the team of performance specialists to ensure end to end campaign delivery, ensuring that all team deliverables are up-to-date and accurate by required deadlines (reports, plans, billings, PCAs, etc.)

Requirements

• Minimum 6-8 years experience within Performance Marketing roles , responsible for planning and achieving performance related targets
• Proven knowledge and hands on experience with Paid Search (mandatory) , Paid Social, Programmatic and Display channels, including hands on experience with platforms such as:
• Paid Search: Google Ads, Google SA360 [Required], Microsoft Bing
• Paid Social : Meta, LinkedIn
• Programmatic: DV360
• Display: Managed service vendors
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong Analytical Skills and Knowledge in performance measurement platforms and analytics tools - Google CM360, Google/Adobe Analytics
• A proven record with large, complex campaigns
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, including a high level of English grammar
• Strong client-facing skills: understanding client needs, maintaining relationships, building partnerships and a bility to lead meetings both internally and externally in relation to performance, activation and delivery.
• Enthusiastic and confident individual with the ability to interact well on a personal and professional level and to thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
• Demonstrates entrepreneurialism and initiative taking
• 'Hands-on' approach to team and operations: Effective organisation and time management of one's self and the team

Inclusion and Diversity

We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about.

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