Performance Director

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Paid Performance Director leading search strategies and service delivery for enterprise retailers at Havas Market. Driving innovative solutions with a team of specialists to optimize performance.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in performance marketing, particularly in managing large budgets and enterprise-level client relationships. Proven ability to lead teams, implement innovative strategies, and effectively communicate performance insights to clients.

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Paid Search ManagementGoogle Ads CertificationMicrosoft Ads CertificationTeam LeadershipClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Performance MarketingSearch ManagementBudget ManagementDigital Media StrategyData Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTime ManagementAttention to DetailAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Google AnalyticsSA360PacvueSkaiiSimilarWebAdthenaSEM Rush

Certifications & Qualifications

Google Ads CertificationMicrosoft Ads Certification

Industry Keywords

Performance MarketingClient Stakeholder ManagementAgency EnvironmentDigital Media

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Paid Performance Director, you will be a performance specialist with extensive search management experience and client facing skills.
You will drive the strategy and lead on the implementation of innovative, new solutions for your clients.
In this role, you will lead an exciting portfolio of the UK’s biggest retailers.
You will be responsible for the search product, service delivery and would be a senior client contact for all client stakeholders.
A principal element of the role will be to lead a team of paid performance specialists, including Paid Performance Managers and Paid Performance Executives, to deliver paid search performance according to client requirements and targets.
Additionally, as Paid Performance Director, you will be heavily involved in new business – leading research, strategy, output and ultimately representing the agency successfully and professionally in pitches.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years’ experience within a Performance remit, ideally within an agency environment.
Proven experience of working with enterprise level clients and large budgets (£1 million+) in paid search.
Proven experience of leading client relationships and being responsible for delivering against large budgets.
Extensive experience and proven certification across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics and SA360 (alongside any other relevant bid tech, i.e. Pacvue, Skaii).
Experience and up to date knowledge competitor tools (SimilarWeb, Adthena, SEM Rush etc.).
Excellent knowledge of industry tools and latest technologies.
Must be able to communicate well, interpret Performance marketing to clients, and manage client expectations.
Passion for, and a wide understanding of, all aspects of digital media.
Line management experience is essential.
Management experience of multiple direct reports is preferred.
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload across your team.
Excellent communicator – written and verbal, with the ability to present confidently.
Ability to work under pressure.
Thorough attention to detail.
Commercial experience, responsibility/exposure for clients or team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours
Health insurance
Paid time off