Sr. Performance Marketing Manager (Temporary)

Purpose Financial; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Health/Life Benefits

HSAs + Employer Seed

401(k) Match

Parental Leave

Company Holidays

PTO & Volunteer Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Business Casual

Rewards & Recognition

Employee Assistance

Downtown Greenville Office

Job summary

Purpose Financial is seeking a Senior Performance Marketing Manager to lead strategy, execution, and optimization of paid digital programs across channels. You will drive customer acquisition, retention, and revenue growth through data-informed marketing and cross-functional collaboration with creative, analytics, UX, and product teams.

The role reports to the VP of Customer Acquisitions and requires 5–7+ years in performance marketing, strong analytics, and budget ownership.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in performance/digital marketing, with 2+ years in a senior/lead role.
• Proven expertise in programmatic platforms (StackAdapt preferred), Google Ads, and Meta Ads Manager.
• Strong proficiency in GA4, Looker, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.
• Experience managing multi-million dollar annual media budgets.
• Deep understanding of direct response marketing, attribution, and optimization.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute full-funnel performance marketing strategies aligned with objectives.
• Own end-to-end management of multi-million dollar media budgets across programmatic, SEM, paid social, and affiliate channels.
• Analyze campaign metrics, audience behavior, and conversion paths to optimize ROI.
• Ensure campaigns comply with platform policies and regulations.
• Lead vendor evaluation, onboarding, and performance scorecards with partners.

Skills

Digital marketing

Programmatic

GA4

StackAdapt

Google Ads

Meta Ads Manager

Looker

Tableau

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GA4

Looker

Tableau

Google Ads

Meta Ads Manager

StackAdapt

Job description

Brand: Purpose Financial

Address: 322 Rhett Street, Greenville, South Carolina, United States - 29601

Purpose Financial, Inc. is an innovative consumer financial services company that offers a diverse suite of credit products, promoting financial inclusion and meeting consumers wherever they are. Through its brands, the company is committed to helping customers achieve their version of financial stability in the moment and in the future. Since 1997, Purpose Financial has been a pioneer in the consumer credit and financial services market offering money solutions in over 800 storefronts locations and online lending. Providing services in over 23 states, Purpose Financial employs over 2,500 team members.

At Purpose Financial we are always on the lookout for motivated individuals who share in our values of mutual respect to join our team of outstanding professionals.

We Offer

• Competitive Wages
• Health/Life Benefits
• Health Savings Account plus Employer Seed
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off including Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Business Casual Environment
• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Office in downtown Greenville that offers free parking, onsite gym, free snacks/drinks

To learn more about Purpose Financial visit Purpose Financial Website.

Position Summary

The Senior Performance Marketing Manager will lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of paid digital marketing programs across multiple channels. This role is critical to driving customer acquisition, retention, and revenue growth through data-informed, performance-first marketing. This person is a master at both strategy and daily hands-on execution and optimization. You’ll work cross-functionally with creative, analytics, UX, and product teams to deliver measurable results at scale. This role reports to the VP of Customer Acquisitions.

Job Responsibility

Campaign Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute full-funnel performance marketing strategies for digital marketing aligned with business objectives
• Own end-to-end management of multi-million dollar media budgets on paid digital campaigns across programmatic, SEM, paid social, and affiliate channels
• Conduct in-depth analysis of campaign metrics, audience behavior, and conversion paths to inform strategic optimizations and budget reallocation decisions to maximize efficiency and ROI.
• Ensure all campaigns comply with platform policies and legal/industry regulations

Digital Marketing Platform Expertise

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on core digital marketing platforms including Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, GA4, Stackadapt, and emerging ad tech tools
• Lead platform onboarding, configuration, and governance to ensure proper tracking, tagging, and data integrity across all tools
• Evaluate and recommend new platforms and technologies to enhance campaign performance and operational efficiency
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of platform algorithm changes, policy updates, and new feature releases — translating them into actionable strategy adjustments
• Oversee pixel/tag management in collaboration with web and analytics teams (e.g., Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, etc.)
• Champion the adoption of automation and AI-driven features within platforms (e.g., Smart Bidding, Advantage+, Performance Max) while maintaining performance accountability

Analytics & Optimization

• Monitor, analyze, and report on KPIs including CPA, ROAS, CVR, and revenue contribution
• Design and optimize testing framework for all digital marketing, including tests across audiences, creatives, landings, as well as avenues like Affiliate marketing.
• Conduct A/B and multivariate testing on ads, landing pages, and audience segments
• Leverage data insights to continuously optimize campaign performance and budget allocation
• Present performance strategic recommendations and insights to key stakeholders

Vendor & Agency Relationship Management

• Own and manage relationships with external media vendors, ad tech providers, and platform representatives (Google, Meta, Stackadapt, etc.)
• Lead vendor evaluation, selection, and onboarding processes including RFP development, contract negotiation, and SLA management
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold vendors accountable through regular QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews) and performance scorecards
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to ensure vendor contracts align with company standards and compliance requirements
• Identify opportunities to consolidate, optimize, or expand vendor partnerships to drive greater value and efficiency
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalations, platform support issues, and strategic vendor discussions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with other performance marketers to ensure cohesive strategy and best in class execution
• Partner with creative teams to develop high-performing ad assets and messaging
• Collaborate with the analytics team to optimize attribution models and reporting dashboards
• Work closely with UX to optimize landing page experiences and conversion funnels

Growth & Innovation

• Identify and test emerging channels, platforms, and technologies to expand reach and performance
• Stay ahead of industry trends, platform updates, and competitive landscape shifts
• Lead experimentation roadmap to drive continuous improvement

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field

Experience Required

• 5–7+ years of experience in performance/digital marketing, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role
• Proven expertise in programmatic platforms (Stackadapt preferred), Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, affiliate, and influencer marketing
• Strong proficiency in Google Analytics (GA4), Looker, Tableau, or similar analytics tools
• Experience managing multi-million $ annual media budgets
• Deep understanding of direct response marketing, attribution modeling, 1PD/2PD/3PD audience segmentation, and conversion optimization
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills

Knowledge Required

Excellent written and verbal communications skills; adaptability and flexibility to changing environment; and comfortable working in a dynamic, high volume, fast-paced environment. Ability to understand and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and laws governing our industry/business and products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated industries
• Google Ads and/or Meta Blueprint certifications
• Experience with SEO/SEM integration strategies
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (HubSpot) marketing automation tools integration with digital marketing platforms
• Knowledge of privacy regulations (CCPA, TCPA) and their impact on digital marketing

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; standing occasionally; walking; bending; squatting; kneeling; pushing/pulling; reaching; twisting; frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.; driving and having access during the workday to an insured and reliable transportation; typing; data entry; grasping; transferring items between hands and/or to another person or receptacle; use of office equipment to include computers; ability to travel to, be physically present at, and complete the physical requirements of the position at any assigned location.

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• OKR

Travel

10-15% of travel.

Travel to office in Greenville, SC for remote employees 2-3 times per quarter.

Attire

Business Casual

Other

Greenville, SC hybrid with 4 days a week onsite. If individual is outside of Greenville, remote position is considered for EST zone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.