Performance Marketing Manager

About the role

The Performance Marketing Manager will manage a portfolio of paid media accounts, ensuring campaigns are effectively executed, monitored, and optimised to achieve client objectives. You'll work alongside one of Australia's most awarded digital teams at a Google Premier Partner agency and Meta Badged Partner, with exposure to diverse brands, budgets and challenges across Australia, New Zealand and international markets.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, tracking and launch of Google Ads, Meta Ads and other paid media campaigns
• Conduct keyword, audience, and competitor research to support campaign strategy
• Write ad copy, build campaigns, conduct audits, and make ongoing account improvements
• Monitor and optimise campaigns based on performance, budgets, and agreed client KPIs
• Campaign budget management and pacing to ensure monthly budgets are managed accurately
• Create and maintain client performance reports using Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and other reporting platforms
• Analyse campaign performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Make recommendations to senior strategists regarding campaign optimisation, targeting, creative and budget allocation
• Weekly and monthly client reporting and communication (presentations and written reports)
• Maintain accurate campaign documentation, account notes and internal trackers

About you

• Currently hands-on, actively optimising Google Ads and/or Meta campaigns
• Minimum 4 years of Digital Marketing agency-side experience
• Strong knowledge of Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and other digital marketing reporting platforms
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately manage campaign data and budgets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a wider team
• Australian client experience is an added advantage

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary package paid in AUD
• Health insurance coverage
• Early start and early finish working hours
• Team outings and company activities
• Clear pathway towards becoming a Senior Performance Marketing Manager
• Mentoring and guidance from senior performance marketing team members
• Access to platform training, certifications and industry learning opportunities
• Exposure to campaigns across multiple industries, markets and advertising platforms
• Opportunities to take greater ownership of client accounts and strategy as experience develops

About us

SearchMax is a Google Premier Partner agency headquartered in Melbourne, ranked in the top 3% of Google agencies in Australia for eight consecutive years. We are also a proud Meta Badged Partner. Our team spans Australia, Sri Lanka and the Philippines, and we deliver results for clients across Australia, New Zealand and international markets.