Performance Marketing Manager

WatersEdge Solutions; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B technology firm is seeking a Performance Marketing Manager to build and scale its paid media strategy. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in B2B performance marketing, managing substantial media budgets. Responsibilities include launching multi-channel campaigns, collaborating with teams, and driving demand generation. This hybrid role offers competitive salary, benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Generous vacation policy

Daily team events

Qualifications

• 4+ years of B2B performance marketing or demand generation experience.
• Proven track record managing £25K+ monthly in paid media.
• Hands-on experience with Google Ads and LinkedIn Ads.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute paid media strategy across channels.
• Plan, launch, and optimize multi-funnel campaigns.
• Collaborate to ensure data integrity and accurate attribution.

Skills

B2B performance marketing

Campaign optimization

Google Ads

LinkedIn Ads

Analytical skills

Tools

GA4

HubSpot

CRO tools

Job description

Location : Hybrid – Cape Town (Sea Point, 3 days per week)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Industry : B2B SaaS | Global HR Tech | Demand Generation

WatersEdge Solutions is seeking a hands-on, data-obsessed Performance Marketing Manager to build and scale a high-impact paid media engine from the ground up. If you're ready to turn our first media budget into a pipeline-driving machine—this is your launch moment. You'll own the full strategy, execution, and performance of paid channels, working closely with Sales, RevOps, and Creative to drive meaningful business outcomes.

About the Role

You’ll be the in-house paid media expert, launching and optimizing campaigns across LinkedIn, Google, Meta, G2, Capterra, and programmatic placements. You’ll run full-funnel, multi-channel campaigns and ABM plays, managing over £25K / month in media spend. From crafting creative briefs to performance reporting, you’ll shape demand generation and customer acquisition with a direct impact on revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Own and execute paid media strategy across LinkedIn, Google, Meta, G2, and Capterra

Plan, launch, and optimize multi-funnel campaigns—from awareness to conversion

Collaborate with RevOps and Marketing Ops to ensure data integrity and accurate attribution

Drive creative experimentation : brief, test, and refine copy, visuals, and landing pages

Launch ABM campaigns targeting high-value accounts and key ICPs

Report on CPL, CAC, ROAS, and pipeline contribution weekly and monthly

Manage integrations across GA4, HubSpot, and paid media platforms

Stay ahead of channel trends, algorithm updates, and emerging growth opportunities

What You’ll Bring

4+ years of B2B performance marketing or demand generation experience

Proven track record managing £25K+ monthly in paid media

Hands-on experience with Google Ads (Search & Display), LinkedIn Ads, and Meta

Familiarity with paid platforms like G2, Capterra, affiliate networks, and B2B directories

Analytical mindset with deep comfort in GA4, spreadsheets, dashboards, and data tools

Understanding of the B2B buyer journey and sales funnel dynamics (CPL ? MQL ? SQL)

Experience collaborating with Sales, Creative, and Revenue Operations

Strong creative instincts and a test-and-learn approach to campaign development

Nice to Have

Experience with CRO tools or ABM platforms (e.g., 6sense, Clay, RollWorks)

Experience running multi-region or multi-language campaigns

Background in SaaS, HR tech, or service-led B2B businesses

What’s On Offer

Competitive market salary and share incentive scheme

Generous vacation policy and “work from anywhere” flexibility (4 weeks annually)

High-visibility role in a growth-stage team with a clear runway to scale

Daily perks, team events, and a hybrid environment built for performance and autonomy

Company Culture

WatersEdge Solutions is powered by bold thinking, measurable results, and relentless improvement. We believe in testing big ideas, owning outcomes, and scaling smart. If you're a strategic executor who lives in the data and thrives on collaboration—we're ready to grow with you.

If you have not been contacted within in 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.