Performance Marketing Executive – Paid Search & Paid Social

About the role

Join a leading Melbourne marketing agency to own and grow paid search and paid social campaigns for well‑known brands across retail, e‑commerce, FMCG, travel and lifestyle. You’ll work in a hybrid model, collaborating with senior performance managers and gaining the skills needed to progress to a Performance Manager role.

Key responsibilities

• Build, launch and optimise paid search and paid social campaigns in Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager, managing targeting, budgets, bidding and creative.
• Analyse performance data, identify trends and prepare client reports with actionable insights.
• Support A/B testing, measurement and troubleshooting to improve campaign effectiveness.
• Collaborate with performance managers, directors, strategy, creative and account teams, and present results in client meetings.

Required profile

• 1–2 years of hands‑on experience in paid search and/or paid social, preferably within an agency environment.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Curious and proactive attitude towards digital advertising trends.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working in a collaborative team.

Required skills

• Google Ads
• Meta Ads Manager

What we offer

• Personalised development plans, structured onboarding and quarterly growth reviews.
• Mentorship, industry training and access to external courses.
• Performance‑based career progression with annual salary and performance reviews.
• Hybrid flexibility (3 office days, 2 WFH days) plus 5 wellbeing days, birthday off and flexible work‑life balance.