As a Performance Manager (Search), you’ll be a lead of a tight-knit performance search integrating into Kinesso's client search campaigns ensuring they reach their full potential. You would have demonstrated success by managing digital search campaigns across various paid media marketing tactics (SEM), have exceptional client relations skills, and are excited to learn.

Success in this role is defined by-

a) Strong collaboration and team management

b) Expertise in performance marketing.

c) Excellent communication skills and a commitment to operational excellence.

d) A continuous focus on staying up to date with industry best practices.

e) Strong SEM (SA360) and Social (META, TikTok LinkedIn, Snap, Pinterest) platform knowledge

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Seeing campaigns through from start to finish, including placement, testing tracking, working through specifications, reporting, and pacing towards budget.
• Understand best practices and processes to maintain a best-in-class paid search product.
• Monitor and enable high performance by applying best practices, product adoption and innovative solutions.
• In partnership with the Performance Director, contribute to industry wide thought leadership for your client & find opportunities for growth.
• Stakeholder management - working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, building, and maintaining strong relationships.
• Leading and driving a robust testing framework for your client.
• Forecasting Paid Search media metrics against current performance and towards client objectives.
• Serving as an expert on the client's business, industry, competitors, key drivers, and environment, and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Responsible for maximising client retention and growth.
• Effectively manages client expectations and communicates with them about status updates, resourcing changes and deadlines.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to clients on media-related matters and provides expert insights on their industry, competitors, and key drivers.
• Leads and manages client meetings/daily WIPs and updates, ensuring that campaigns and market updates include action items.
• Manages a team of Performance Executives and Coordinators.
• Responsible to build goals, manage 30-60-90-day plans for Executives and Coordinators.
• Ensure appropriate leave planning of the team and expectations are set internally and with the client.
• Work towards achieving zero errors/write offs across Kinesso.
• Create an environment of open communication with the team and keep them informed about changes, updates in policies/procedures etc.
• Motivates team to exceed client expectations and produce high-quality work.
• Takes responsibility for team's quality of work and success.
• Manages workflow and resource allocation in the team effectively.
• Provides support and guidance to team members to help them learn best practices.
• Works closely with the Director to manage and develop team members' careers through coaching and feedback.
• Holds career progression meetings with team members along with the Director and helps create development plans.
• Handling difficult conversations effectively, seeing them as opportunities, reading situations quickly, and resolving disputes fairly.
• Taking ownership of invoicing responsibilities for the team and promptly addressing any issues that may arise.
• Sending invoices to the correct client contact in a timely manner and properly filing copies of all invoices
• Implementing accurate financial tracking processes, including PO numbers, MBA trackers, value trackers, etc.
• Tracking all pre-bill invoices accurately and consistently
• Communicating and resolving financial/billing issues with clients while maintaining healthy relationships

KEY SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience on Microsoft Suite
• Data Visualization
• Search/SEM experience
• Team management skills
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Process-oriented
• Command over communication (written and verbal)
• Efficient – gets work done quickly with accuracy.
• Commercial / business acumen – billing, invoicing, negotiation

Our Benefits:

• Work with one of AUS’s top #3 Performance Agencies 2021 awarded by Campaign Agency of the Year
• Hybrid working model with opportunities for global transfers and travel
• Industry-leading Paid Parental Leave policy (16 week's primary/8 weeks secondary)
• Extra leave days including, Birthday Leave, 2 bonus Summer Break Days, 5 bonus annual leave days at year end if annual leave balance is exhausted
• Wellness programs including access to an EAP
• Agency perks, early finish Fridays, culture club, breakfast, health and wellbeing initiatives.

Salary ranging from $80,000-$85,000 inclusive of Super.

About KINESSO

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn ‘action’ into ‘outcome’ for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry.

We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com

Kinesso Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of our LGBTQ+ community, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Why join KINESSO?

• Largest global digital marketing agency with 6200+ experts across 60 offices globally.
• Take the time you deserve with unlimited time off (Leave+), birthday, anniversary, monthly wellness days and progressive parental leave policies.
• A hybrid working model and incredible office culture. with opportunities for global transfers, internal secondments, and travel.
• Mentorship programs, learning modules and professional skills training to support your career ambitions.
• Wellness programs including access to an EAP and wellness coaching
• Agency perks, early finish Fridays, culture club, breakfast, health and wellbeing initiatives

As a Hybrid Performance Manager, you’ll be the leader of a tight-knit performance team integrating into Kinesso's client campaigns ensuring they reach their full potential. You would have demonstrated success by managing digital marketing campaigns across various paid media marketing tactics (Social and SEM), have exceptional client relations skills, and are excited to learn.

Success in this role is defined by-
a) Collaboration and team management
b) Expertise in performance marketing.
c) Excellent communication skills and a commitment to operational excellence.
d) A continuous focus on staying up to date with industry best practices.
e) Strong SEM (SA360) and Social (META, TikTok LinkedIn, Snap, Pinterest) platform knowledge


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PERFORMANCE

• Seeing campaigns through from start to finish, including placement, testing tracking, working through specifications, reporting, and pacing towards budget.
• Serving as an expert on the client's business, industry, competitors, key drivers, and environment, and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Providing sound reasoning for challenging clients on briefs and suggesting alternative approaches that could better meet marketing objectives.
• Creating custom implementation strategies for clients, including optimal weights, placements, and buying parameters.
• Analysing and evaluating media proposals with limited guidance, using core principles of the buying process, including analysing, and predicting audiences and costs, and tracking and optimizing results.
• Constantly seeking ways to improve and enhance schedules to effectively achieve communication goals and cost efficiency.
• Assessing delivery against plan and managing the plan to address shortfalls, if any.
• Providing post-campaign reports detailing results against planned KPIs, expenditure, communication goals, and campaign effectiveness, including learnings and recommendations for future campaigns.
• Supporting the Director in client contract negotiations and evaluating cost, value, and delivery to achieve the best result for clients.
• Preparing contracts/Ios and Proposals for the clients.
• Handling difficult conversations effectively, seeing them as opportunities, reading situations quickly, and resolving disputes fairly.

CLIENT

• Responsible for maximising client retention and growth.
• Effectively manages client expectations and communicates with them about status updates, resourcing changes and deadlines.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to clients on media-related matters and provides expert insights on their industry, competitors, and key drivers.
• Leads and manages client meetings/daily WIPs and updates, ensuring that campaigns and market updates include action items.

PEOPLE

• Manages a team of Performance Executives and Coordinators.
• Responsible to build goals, manage 30-60-90-day plans for Executives and Coordinators.
• Ensure appropriate leave planning of the team and expectations are set internally and with the client.
• Work towards achieving zero errors/write offs across Reprise.
• Create an environment of open communication with the team and keep them informed about changes, updates in policies/procedures etc.
• Motivates team to exceed client expectations and produce high-quality work.
• Takes responsibility for team's quality of work and success.
• Manages workflow and resource allocation in the team effectively.
• Provides support and guidance to team members to help them learn best practices.
• Works closely with the Director to manage and develop team members' careers through coaching and feedback.
• Holds career progression meetings with team members along with the Director and helps create development plans.
• Handling difficult conversations effectively, seeing them as opportunities, reading situations quickly, and resolving disputes fairly.

COMMERCIAL

• Taking ownership of invoicing responsibilities for the team and promptly addressing any issues that may arise.
• Sending invoices to the correct client contact in a timely manner and properly filing copies of all invoices.
• Implementing accurate financial tracking processes, including PO numbers, MBA trackers, value trackers, etc.
• Tracking all pre-bill invoices accurately and consistently.
• Communicating and resolving financial/billing issues with clients while maintaining strong relationships.

KEY SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience on Microsoft Suite
• Data Visualisation
• Search/SEM experience
• Stakeholder management skills
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Process-oriented
• Command over communication (written and verbal)
• Efficient – gets work done quickly with accuracy.
• Commercial / business acumen – billing, invoicing, negotiation.
  
  

Salary ranging from $80,000-85,000 inclusive of super.

About KINESSO

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn ‘action’ into ‘outcome’ for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry.

We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com

Kinesso Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of our LGBTQ+ community, and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Explore your future with Mindshare, part of WPP Media. If this role isn’t 100% aligned, apply anyway and we’ll add you to a specific Talent Pool so we can collaborate on future available positions.

Your next chapter starts here: This isn't just another performance role; it's your chance to help shape the digital strategy for a global icon and work on campaigns that get the world talking.

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

The Role

Location: Melbourne

We have found a great balance of embracing flexible working whilst also maintaining in-office collaboration with teams meeting in the office 3 days per week.

• Take the lead on managing the Search account for one of the world's most iconic brands, Nike, with a laser focus on driving performance and ROI.
• Be at the forefront of media innovation, activating truly exciting, ground-breaking, and first-to-market campaigns.
• Dive into the day-to-day of best-in-class campaign activation, from implementation and optimisation to reporting across Search Ads and Shopping.
• Become a vital part of an expanding, tight-knit team that operates as a true extension of the Nike Marketing family.
• Collaborate with a "killer team" known for its incredible passion and long tenure, proving it's a place people genuinely love to work.

Ideal Skills and Experience

You will thrive in this role if you are a results-driven performance marketer with a love for innovation and a genuine passion for sport and culture. We’re also looking for;

• A genuine passion for digital marketing and an obsession with delivering results through paid search platforms like Google Ads, SA360, and Microsoft Ads.
• Proven experience in performance-focused SEM, with a knack for going beyond standard brand campaigns to drive real commercial success.
• You're a detail-oriented, data-driven dynamo who loves problem-solving and can clearly articulate what’s working and why.
• An enthusiastic and collaborative spirit, ready to contribute your ideas and thrive within a supportive, high-energy team culture.
• You're inquisitive, proactive, and eager to take ownership, constantly learning to stay ahead in the fast-paced digital landscape.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

What We Offer 

At Mindshare ANZ, we offer a competitive salary package, with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks you can utilise.

Based in Melbourne Southbank, our office has 180 degree views of the river, the Melbourne Skyline and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends!

We have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program.

Our Commitment 

We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments throughout the process, please collaborate with our hiring team who will be happy to assist.  

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. Here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, we encourage all applicants. 

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Explore your future with Mindshare, part of WPP Media. If this role isn’t 100% aligned, apply anyway and we’ll add you to a specific Talent Pool so we can collaborate on future available positions.  

This is your chance to lead a dynamic team at the forefront of media, helping our clients achieve their wildest ambitions. 

About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 

• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 

• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand 

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders. 

The Role  

Location: Melbourne 

We have found a great balance of embracing flexible working whilst also maintaining in-office collaboration with most teams meeting in the office 3 days per week.  

• Lead the charge on cutting-edge SEO, CRO, and Web Analytics strategies for a portfolio of top-tier clients. 

• Drive business growth by developing influential client relationships and spotting new opportunities to deliver amazing results. 

• Collaborate with our Biddable Media and Adtech experts to create powerful, integrated digital campaigns. 

• Mentor and inspire a rapidly growing team, guiding their careers and fostering a culture of excellence. 

• Champion the value of owned media, sharing your expertise and elevating the knowledge of the entire agency. 

Ideal Skills and Experience 

You’ll thrive in this role if you you’re a strategic and influential leader who loves to inspire a team and lives for delivering data-driven, best-in-class results. We’re also looking for; 

• A seasoned pro with a strong background in SEO management and proven experience leading a team to success. 

• An expert in crafting and delivering innovative SEO strategies, with a deep understanding of how it integrates with SEM. 

• Mastery of industry-leading tools like Ahrefs, SEMRush, Google Analytics, and Screaming Frog. 

• Exceptional client relationship and project management skills, with a knack for keeping everything on track. 

• Confidence in financial scoping, a natural talent for upselling, and a passion for managing and developing your team's careers. 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 
 
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

What We Offer  

At Mindshare ANZ, we offer a competitive salary package, with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks you can utilise. 

Based in Melbourne Southbank, our office has 180 degree views Melbourne Skyline and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends! 

We have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program. 

Our Commitment  

We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments throughout the process, please collaborate with our hiring team who will be happy to assist.   

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. Here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, we encourage all applicants.  

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