Remote Performance Marketing Manager

Placements24; Randfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous leave and flexible hours

Online courses and industry certs

Retirement savings plan with employer

Remote-first culture

Team-building & virtual events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Performance Marketing Manager to lead our online advertising efforts. This fully remote role requires strategic thinking and a proven track record in data-driven paid media across search, social, display, and affiliate channels.

You will drive budget planning, campaign optimization, and ROI maximization while collaborating with analytics, creative, and product teams to deliver measurable growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage performance marketing strategies across paid search, paid social, display, and affiliate channels.
• Oversee planning, execution, and optimization of campaigns to meet/exceed KPIs.
• Manage and allocate large ad budgets to maximize ROAS.
• Analyze campaign performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Perform keyword research, audience segmentation, and testing to improve results.
• Collaborate with creative teams for compelling ad copy and visuals.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices in performance marketing.
• Coordinate with analytics to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Identify new performance marketing opportunities and platforms.
• Manage relationships with ad networks and technology partners.

Skills

Performance marketing

Google Ads

Facebook Ads Manager

LinkedIn Ads

Analytics

A/B testing

CRO

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading innovator in the digital space, actively seeking a seasoned Remote Performance Marketing Manager to spearhead their online advertising initiatives. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven ability to drive measurable results through data-driven paid media campaigns. You will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing performance marketing strategies across various channels, including Google Ads, social media advertising, and affiliate marketing. This role demands a deep understanding of campaign management, budget allocation, and performance tracking to maximize ROI and achieve aggressive growth targets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, analytics, and product, to ensure seamless campaign execution and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter, comfortable working autonomously in a remote setting, and possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. This is a pivotal role within our client's marketing division, offering significant impact and career advancement opportunities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The core focus is on delivering quantifiable business outcomes through sophisticated digital advertising techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive performance marketing strategies across paid search, paid social, display, and affiliate channels.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of all paid advertising campaigns to meet and exceed KPIs.
• Manage and allocate significant advertising budgets effectively to maximize return on ad spend (ROAS).
• Conduct in-depth analysis of campaign performance data, identifying trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
• Perform ongoing keyword research, audience segmentation, and campaign testing to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with creative teams to develop compelling ad copy and visual assets.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in performance marketing.
• Work closely with the analytics team to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of campaign metrics.
• Identify and evaluate new performance marketing opportunities and platforms.
• Manage relationships with ad networks and technology partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in performance marketing, with a strong emphasis on paid channels.
• Proven track record of managing large advertising budgets and driving significant revenue growth.
• Expertise in Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, LinkedIn Ads, and other major advertising platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, or similar.
• Strong understanding of A/B testing, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and attribution modeling.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, self-directed environment.
• Experience with marketing automation and CRM platforms is a plus.

Benefits

• As a fully remote position, our client offers unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• You will receive a highly competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage is provided, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A generous annual leave allowance, coupled with flexible working hours, ensures a sustainable work rhythm.
• Opportunities for professional growth are abundant, with access to online courses, industry certifications, and virtual conferences.
• The company also offers a retirement savings plan with a matching contribution.
• Being a remote-first organization, we foster a culture of trust, autonomy, and continuous learning.
• Regular virtual team-building activities and online social events are organized to maintain a strong sense of community and collaboration.
• This role allows you to contribute from Rustenburg , North West, or any other location.