The transformation you will experience:
The Performance Manager oversees best-in-class implementation of Starcom biddable media (programmatic, social, search, ecommerce), ensuring excellence in platform implementation, optimisation & reporting.
Your scope will include:
Oversee the digital performance business across allocated client team including maximising the effective use of proprietary Starcom tools and data sets.- Own campaign budget stewardship including pacing, forecasting, and reconciliation to ensure accurate delivery against client budgets.
- Delivery of campaigns in platforms, ensuring we meet or surpass targets.
- Implement extensive QA process – including ensuring correct implementation of fees and client margins into buying platforms.
- Provide influence on digital performance strategies, partnerships, and technological opportunities.
- Spearhead monthly & quarterly performance reviews with Performance Director.
- Delivery of roadmap initiatives across key platforms; search, social, prog.
- Collaborate for integrated media solutions.
- Oversee implementation and optimisation of biddable programs.
- Champion the Precision media proposition and our products & solutions.
- Develop and moderate structured test-and-learn frameworks, translating results into business outcomes and innovation roadmaps.
- Works without direct guidance to meet client objectives & deliverables.
- Develops and implements ways of working with each client, to ensure an effective an efficient operating rhythm.
- Delivers thought guidance on all accounts, developing top in class strategies to deliver on client’s objectives.
- Full accountability for ensuring we hit designated client’s business KPI’s. Continually striving to optimise and improve performance.
- Focused on building strong professional relationships with clients, including senior client contacts.
- Identifies new opportunities to leverage Starcom’s broader teams and capabilities to resolve clients’ obstacles and deepen our partnership.
- Collaborates closely with strategy, creative, and offline teams to deliver integrated media solutions.
- Influence, mentor, and develop your direct reports, ensuring clear career progression pathways.
- Contribute to a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Engagement with our platform & tech partners including timely and detailed briefs and feedback.
What type of person will be successful in this role:
Proven ability to exceed client and campaign objectives.- Activation experience in Programmatic and Social is a requirement
- Proficient in ad technology, data, and media partnerships including Starcom proprietary tools and solutions.
- Thorough understanding of bid management tools (e.g., DV360, TheTradeDesk, Meta + others).
- Knowledge of industry monitoring systems (e.g., Hitwise, SimilarWeb).
