Description The Director of Performance Marketing is responsible for leading and scaling the Performance Marketing function within the Digital Marketing department. This role oversees a team of ~ 8 digital coordinators, …
Skills: Performance Marketing, People Management, Google Ads, Meta Ads, Paid Media Strategy
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 26d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and scale the performance marketing function by managing a team of digital coordinators and managers to optimize client programs. Drive revenue growth and operational efficiency through data-driven strategies and cross-functional collaboration with sales leadership.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience in performance or growth marketing, including at least 3 years of people management. Deep expertise in Google Ads, Meta, and analytical decision-making is essential.
Full job description
Description
The Director of Performance Marketing is responsible for leading and scaling the Performance Marketing function within the Digital Marketing department. This role oversees a team of ~ 8 digital coordinators, search and social PPC managers, and Digital Success Managers, ensuring the successful execution, optimization, and continuous improvement of client performance programs. This position serves as the center of excellence for performance marketing strategy, operations, and delivery—driving results through strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of copywriters, digital coordinators, and Digital Success Managers.
Establish clear performance expectations, workflows, and accountability across the performance marketing function.
Provide ongoing coaching, training, and professional development to strengthen team capabilities and elevate performance.
Design and optimize internal processes, workflows, and tools to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities within performance operations and implement solutions.
Own the overall performance marketing strategy and framework across client programs.
Serve as the senior subject matter expert for performance marketing platforms, including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram).
Oversee and coach team who’s primary responsibility is to analyze performance data and translate insights into actionable recommendations for optimization and growth for client campaigns.
Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting standards to measure team and campaign effectiveness.
Drive continuous testing, learning, and optimization across channels and programs.
Partner with Sales leadership and sales team members to support performance planning and budget recommendations for client campaigns.
Participate in enterprise-level new business pitches and contribute to solution design.
Stay current with industry trends, platform updates, and emerging best practices.
Own and be accountable for the digital team’s revenue performance, including achieving and exceeding assigned sales and performance quotas for digital products and services.
Partner with Sales and Marketing Consultants to forecast digital revenue, monitor pipeline, and drive strategies to meet or exceed monthly and quarterly targets.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
10+ years of experience in performance marketing, digital marketing, or growth marketing roles.
3+ years of people management experience leading digital or performance teams.
Deep expertise in paid media platforms (Google Ads, Meta, and related ecosystems).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and drive strategic decisions.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agency or high-growth environment.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with CRM and marketing platforms (HubSpot or similar) preferred.
At UpSwell Marketing, we don’t just send mail—we deliver results. For over 15 years, we’ve helped small businesses attract new, loyal customers with targeted direct mail and digital campaigns that drive real revenue.
We’ve mailed millions of postcards and thanks to our nationwide network of printers, we get your campaign from print to in-home faster than anyone in the industry.
We specialize in businesses that thrive on local customers, including Auto Repair Shops, Dental Practices, Fitness Centers, and Home Services businesses.
With 100+ marketing experts on our team, you get the firepower of decades of experience plus the latest tools to drive real revenue. But we’re more than just a marketing vendor—we’re your partner in success. Your dedicated UpSwell marketing consultant and account management team will work with you every step of the way to create customized, high-performing campaigns that bring measurable results.
Ready to bring in more customers? Let’s talk.
Offices: 1850 Parkway Place, Suite 1000, Marietta, Georgia 30067, US
At UpSwell Marketing, we don’t just send mail—we deliver results. For over 15 years, we’ve helped small businesses attract new, loyal customers with targeted direct mail and digital campaigns that drive real revenue.
We’ve mailed millions of postcards and thanks to our nationwide network of printers, we get your campaign from print to in-home faster than anyone in the industry.
We specialize in businesses that thrive on local customers, including Auto Repair Shops, Dental Practices, Fitness Centers, and Home Services businesses.
With 100+ marketing experts on our team, you get the firepower of decades of experience plus the latest tools to drive real revenue. But we’re more than just a marketing vendor—we’re your partner in success. Your dedicated UpSwell marketing consultant and account management team will work with you every step of the way to create customized, high-performing campaigns that bring measurable results.
Ready to bring in more customers? Let’s talk.
Offices: 1850 Parkway Place, Suite 1000, Marietta, Georgia 30067, US