Digital Strategist Performance Marketing (Us Hours | Est)

Go Carpathian Recruiting; Remote; ZAR 999 000 - 1 333 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in South Africa is searching for a Digital Strategist Performance Marketing to lead strategy and client success for high-performing advertising campaigns. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in performance marketing and strong analysis skills. This role blends client management and strategic development, requiring proficiency in platforms like Google Ads and Meta. The position offers a flexible remote work culture and a competitive salary reflecting experience and location.

Benefits

Flexible remote work culture

Annual company offsite

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in performance marketing, at least 2+ years in an agency environment.
• Proven experience managing significant ad spend monthly across key platforms.
• Track record as a senior client-facing contact.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and client success for advertising campaigns.
• Analyze campaign data to recommend strategic improvements.
• Serve as the primary client contact and build strong relationships.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Strong analytical skills

Experience in performance marketing

Client-facing experience

Tools

Google Ads

Meta

TikTok

Job description

Digital Strategist Performance Marketing (US hours | EST)

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Location : Remote (USA & Canada) | Preference for San Francisco (in-person option)

Work Hours : Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Employment Type : Full-Time

About Valid

Valid is a venture-backed startup building the world's most scalable ad agency.

Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors such as Canaan and Neo, our team of engineers, media buyers, and designers are shaping the future of digital advertising.

Role Overview

We are seeking aDigital Strategist Performance Marketingto lead strategy and client success for high-performing advertising campaigns.

This role blends client-facing account management with hands‑on strategy development, requiring a deep knowledge of paid social and search platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand client business objectives and KPIs.
• Define account strategy based on budgets, goals, and in‑market trends.
• Analyze campaign data to recommend strategic improvements.
• Lead and mentor a team of marketers to deliver best‑in‑class ad execution.

Account Management

• Serve as the primary client contact, building strong relationships.
• Conduct weekly client meetings to present reports, provide campaign updates, and guide strategic decisions.
• Support clients in leveraging Valid tools and address all media‑related queries.

Product Collaboration

• Partner with engineering and product management teams.
• Translate marketing workflows into product features that enhance the ads experience.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Minimum 5+ years in performance marketing, with at least 2+ years in an agency environment.
• Proven experience managing $,+ / month ad spend across :
  • Meta
  • TikTok
  • Google
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply statistical methods to campaign data.
• Track record as a client‑facing senior point of contact.

Additional advertising platforms

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply statistical methods to campaign data.
• Track record as a client‑facing senior point of contact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a marketing team.
• Mobile app advertising experience, including :
  • MMPs (Adjust, Appsflyer, AirBridge, Singular, etc.)
  • Apple Search Ads
  • SKAN / iOS attribution knowledge

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Excited by applying the latest technologies in novel ways to deliver value for customers.
• Thrives in an early‑stage, fast‑paced startup environment.
• Comfortable balancing organized execution with rapid iteration :
  • Organized : Purpose‑driven, efficient, and clear communicator (especially in writing).
  • Chaos : Adaptable, hands‑on, and able to ship quickly while learning in‑market.

What We Offer

• A collaborative global team and flexible remote work culture.
• Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI‑driven, performance‑focused advertising.
• Annual company offsite in exciting locations.

Competitive compensation based on experience and geography.

Benefits package including healthcare, (k), FSA, and catered lunch for in‑office employees.

Compensation

Competitive salary (based on experience and location).

Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.