Performance Marketing Manager
Location: Chesterfield, England (Ideally commutable 3 days / week to Chesterfield or Manchester)
Job type: Full time, permanent. 35 hours per week
Salary: £45k to £50k (depending on experience)
Working model: In-office / Hybrid-remote
Benefits: Employment Ownership Trust (EOT) tax‑free company bonus scheme; flexible working; gym membership; regular team building events and socials; access to Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
Career & Personal Development: Career development plans & progression opportunities; learning and development programme; well‑being programme.
About The Role
Lead CNS Media’s Paid Media function strategically and commercially.
Reporting to the Digital Commercial Director, you will be responsible for driving client success, team development, and departmental profitability. You will oversee a team of paid media specialists delivering results across Google, Meta, Bing, YouTube, TikTok and more, leading with strategy, insight, and innovation.
Highlights of the Role
* Lead and develop the Paid Media team, providing coaching, 1:1s, appraisals, and clear progression pathways.
* Own the paid media strategy across Google, Meta, Bing, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
* Translate client business goals into actionable, data‑led media strategies.
* Monitor profitability, utilisation, and efficiency across all paid accounts.
* Support new business pitches and upselling opportunities.
* Establish and uphold best practice processes for campaign builds, optimisation, and reporting.
* Drive continuous innovation through testing new platforms, betas, and partnerships.
Success Metrics
* A motivated, high‑performing Paid Media team delivering measurable success for clients.
* Consistently strong campaign performance aligned with client KPIs and business objectives.
* Exceptional communication with clients and internal stakeholders, presenting insights and recommendations confidently.
* Clear commercial visibility across accounts, ensuring balance between results and profitability.
* A forward‑thinking approach to Paid Media innovation and agency growth.
Ideal Candidate
* 5+ years experience in Paid Media, with proven team leadership experience.
* Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
* Excellent understanding of Google Ads, Meta Ads, Bing, YouTube, TikTok, and performance marketing trends.
* Demonstrable success managing large budgets and delivering measurable ROI.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with a collaborative mindset.
* Experience in an agency environment is highly desirable.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
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