We don't just run campaigns - we create impact. We're looking for a curious, data-driven Digital Performance Manager who's hungry to push boundaries, master platforms, and deliver results that matter.
If you thrive on turning insights into action, love collaborating with smart and creative people, and want to work with some of the world's best brands, this could be the role that changes your career trajectory.
Allow us to introduce ourselves
We're Apparent, a full-service, independent agency made up of 180 thinkers, creators and solution-makers doing what we do best. One thing you should know about us: we've got an entrepreneurial spirit, and we know the work worth doing doesn't fit into neat, tidy boxes. And neither should you, for that matter. Our warehouse space in Redfern is here for you to gather, make stuff you're proud of and grow your strengths (even if they have nothing to do with your job description).
We punch well above our weight, with some of the biggest clients in the world on our roster, from tech giants like Google and IBM, to local brands like Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Kinatico.
A few things you'll like about working here:
* A hybrid working policy
* Generous parental leave and extra summer days off
* Heaps of growth and training opportunities
* 24/7 access to our employee assistance program for you and your family
The role
We're looking for a hands-on and passionate Performance Media Manager to manage and execute digital performance strategies across paid search, paid social and programmatic, driving qualified leads, conversions & maximising return on investment. You'll join a nimble, high-performing media team working across industries including Entertainment, Business and Technology.
This is a high-impact, high-ownership role where you'll develop and deliver acquisition strategies for new and existing clients, managing campaigns end-to-end. You'll leverage deep platform expertise and commercial thinking to optimise performance, lead test-and-learn programs, and support new business growth. Success in this role requires strong experience managing paid search and paid social to drive measurable acquisition outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Performance Campaign Management: Manage end-to-end campaign delivery, from setup and QA to, and optimisation.
Optimisation: Focus on driving measurable growth, improving lead quality, conversion metrics, and ROI through continuous testing and data-driven optimisation.
Experimentation: Develop and manage a structured test-and-learn program across, but not limited to platforms betas, targeting, creative and ad formats.
Measurement & Reporting: Set up conversion tracking and apply knowledge of attribution models, using tools like GA4, Google Looker Studio, and platform dashboards to translate campaign data into actionable insights that inform optimisation and improve outcomes
Planning: Partner with the planning team to create performance media plans, leveraging forecasting and data insights to guide strategy against client objectives.
Partner Management & Negotiation: Build and maintain strong relationships with key media partners, provide clear briefs and support negotiations to maximise value for client investment.
Technical Expertise: Maintain strong expertise across key platforms and ad tech, while guiding best practices and identifying opportunities to adopt new tools, technologies, and innovations.
Client Communication: Act as a key client contact, leading performance conversations, presenting insights, and providing strategic recommendations.
Experience & Skills
* Hands on experience across multiple platforms including Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Tiktok, Spotify, DSP's & ad tech platforms (Campaign Manager, GTM, verification such as IAS)
* 3+ years experience in digital performance or performance media (agency and/or client-side)
* Demonstrated experience managing multi-channel acquisition campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, Programmatic. Experience with ABM targeting is preferred but not mandatory.
* Track record of delivering successful performance-driven outcomes, managing budgets, optimising campaigns, and building operational processes from scratch
* Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence internally and externally
* Commercial, data-driven mindset turning analytics into actionable insights that improve acquisition and ROI
* Experience working in fast-growth, challenger, or complex categories (B2B/SaaS experience advantageous but not essential)
* Passionate about digital media, paid search, technology, innovation & enthusiastic to learn and grow
* Ability to deliver on high levels of accuracy whilst working under pressure to achieve deadlines in a fast paced environment
Enough about us. We'd love to hear from you, apply here or email us at careers@apparent.com.au.
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