Alley is an award-winning digital marketing agency with teams across Australia and the U.S. We specialize in delivering measurable growth for some of the most exciting brands in retail and eCommerce. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a high-achieving, performance leader to help take one of our most dynamic client partnerships to the next level. The Role The Sr. Performance Manager is a strategic, client-facing role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about driving business results. You’ll lead cross-channel paid media strategy, manage a high-performing team, and serve as a trusted extension of the client’s marketing operation. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of performance marketing for a key Alley account. What You'll Do • Act as a strategic partner within your client’s business, turning objectives and challenges into results-driven media campaigns • Lead and mentor a team of paid media specialists across SEM, Paid Social, Programmatic, Video, and Content • Own the paid media strategy and oversee end-to-end campaign planning, execution, and optimization • Manage senior client relationships, delivering insights and proactive recommendations that build trust and credibility • Collaborate with internal teams across Analytics, Creative, and Development to align on KPIs and streamline operations • Monitor and manage account financials, including forecasting, profitability, and billing accuracy • Lead testing initiatives to unlock new performance insights and optimization opportunities • Continuously refine internal processes to drive efficiency and improve campaign outcomes What You'll Bring • 7+ years of experience in digital marketing, with deep expertise across Paid Search, Paid Social, Mobile, and Programmatic • 4+ years of experience managing and developing high-performing performance media teams • Proven ability to design and execute full-funnel paid media strategies that deliver tangible business results • Strong analytical mindset with a track record of translating campaign data into clear, actionable insights • Expertise across platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, DV360, and other leading biddable media tools • Confidence in presenting media strategy and performance updates to senior stakeholders • Experience managing large-scale client accounts and aligning paid media to broader marketing and business objectives • Familiarity with customer journey mapping, CRM and data strategies, content-driven performance, and marketing automation • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally • Passion for staying ahead of platform changes, industry trends, and new performance opportunities Why Join Alley At Alley, performance isn’t just a buzzword; it’s our promise. We’re an award-winning agency built around driving real business outcomes for our clients. As we grow, we’re building a team of passionate marketers who are curious, ambitious, and committed to doing work that matters. Here’s what you can expect: • A performance-first culture grounded in trust, ownership, and growth • The opportunity to work with innovative brands across industries and markets • Full remote flexibility and a collaborative, supportive team environment • A place where your ideas, leadership, and results make a real impact Learn more at www.alleygroup.co Ready to grow with us? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you.