Performance Lead
Role: Performance Lead
Function: Performance Marketing, Paid Media Strategy
Reports to: Head of Performance / Account Director
Core Responsibility: Lead client performance strategies, ensuring profitable growth through paid media leadership and cross-channel planning.
KPI: Client revenue growth, CAC/ROAS targets, team delivery quality
About Us
Founded by Olly Hudson and Joe Marston, Soar With Us is one of the fastest-growing advertising agencies for e-commerce brands in the UK. With over 40 A-Players, we profitably spent more than £250m on Meta, Google, and TikTok ads in 2024 for brands like The Essence Vault, Art of Football, and Bee Inspired.
Our Values
* Extreme Ownership – full accountability for results.
* Radical Curiosity – always questioning, learning, and innovating.
* Kind Candour – honest feedback delivered with empathy.
* Client-Centricity – thinking like owners, always acting in clients’ best interests.
Core Responsibilities
Performance Strategy & Leadership
* Develop and lead cross-channel growth strategies (Meta, Google, TikTok).
* Create 12-month roadmaps, aligning media buying with creative and client goals.
* Mentor and manage performance media buyers within your POD.
Client Growth & Relationships
* Act as the primary strategic advisor to clients.
* Translate data into clear actions and growth opportunities.
* Build strong relationships based on trust, clarity, and results.
Data & Optimisation
* Use Shopify, Triple Whale, and platform analytics to track performance.
* Forecast revenue, CAC, and ROAS with accuracy.
* Lead optimisations to consistently exceed growth targets.
Requirements
What Success Looks Like
6 Months – Driving consistent profitable growth, aligned client strategies.
12 Months – Trusted with high-value accounts, mentoring junior managers.
24 Months – Established as a senior leader, shaping agency-wide performance strategy.
You…
* Leadership mindset with proven media expertise.
* Commercially minded, confident in forecasts and ROI analysis.
* Excellent communicator, able to build strong client and internal relationships.
* Organised, detail-driven, resilient in a fast-paced environment.
Skills & Experience
* 3–5+ years managing performance marketing (Meta/Google).
* Proven success scaling accounts profitably.
* Experience leading/mentoring teams.
* Strong e-commerce knowledge (funnels, CRO, retention).
Benefits
* 25 days holiday + birthday off + long-service holiday scheme.
Private health insurance, life insurance, and wellness perks.
* Company pension scheme for long-term security.
* Peer recognition + end-of-year bonus scheme.
* Remote / hybrid working options.
* Work abroad scheme – up to 30 days at a time.
* Fast-track progression to Head of Performance.
* Bonus structure + recognition platform.