Performance Marketing Specialist

THE ROLE: Performance Marketing SpecialistWe’re searching for an exceptional Performance Marketing Specialist, you will be leading a team responsible for driving and enhancing the strategies for a portfolio of Megaphone’s clients across e-commerce and lead generation. This role reports to the Head of Client Partnerships and will lead a team of 3-5 Marketing Strategists who look after the client's marketing strategy across Meta, TikTok, Pinterest & LinkedIn. To keep up to date, you will manage 1-2 clients of your own in addition to leading the team.Megaphone is one of Australia’s most awarded digital marketing agencies. Known for our creativity, performance-first mindset, and ability to scale brands with energy and precision, Megaphone is where data meets storytelling, growth meets imagination, and people thrive in a bright, collaborative, high-performance environment.Megaphone is part of the global marketing agency network Stellar, and powered by the industry leading global AI marketing technology Pixis.ai. Pixis began in 2018 with a bold mission: to democratize AI and make it accessible to brands everywhere. Today, our codeless AI platform is trusted by 1,000+ global brands including Fortune 2000 companies and powering campaigns with 200+ proprietary AI models. But at our heart, Pixis is about people. Our values - innovate simply, empower people, champion creativity, keep it real, and stay human - are woven into everything we do.As we grew, we realized the technology wasn't enough. That's why we built Stellar - a performance marketing group designed for what comes next. Stellar unites 11 specialist agencies across paid media, creative, lifecycle, SEO, and platform strategy, all connected by Pixis' AI infrastructure. No silos. No bolt-ons. Just one adaptive growth engine that moves as fast as the market does. Stellar is where brilliant people, cutting-edge technology, and bold ideas come together to deliver outcomes, not tradeoffs.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESWHAT YOU’LL OWNClient Leadership & Strategic GrowthOversee the digital marketing strategy for Megaphone’s portfolio of E-commerce clients, ensuring alignment with their core business goals.Actively check in on client accounts to ensure strategies are being properly implemented and rigorously optimized for performance.Manage a small number of your own clients to maintain direct, hands-on market expertise and executional excellence.Collaborate with team members to challenge existing client strategies and drive the development of innovative improvements.Plan, strategise, and drive the roll-out for seasonal promotional periods to maximise performance opportunities across all clients.Team Leadership & DevelopmentDirectly manage and develop a team of 3-5 Marketing Strategists, each overseeing a significant client portfolio (9–15 clients).Upskill the team through continuous training, knowledge sharing, and fostering strategic development.Set the execution standard by teaching through sharing, doing, joining client meetings, and providing timely, effective feedback.Ensure strict adherence to Megaphone best practice procedures and quality standards across planning, execution, and reporting.Foster a culture of strategic thinking and innovation, regularly questioning the status quo in media performance and strategy.Agency & Product ElevationLead the auditing of Meta performance across the client base to identify systemic opportunities and best practices.Collaborate with Heads & Leaders across the agency to ensure successful strategy implementation and execution.Contribute to the building and execution of the overall company strategy, ensuring client delivery reflects organisational priorities.Support the team in integrating creative creation and data analysis into a seamless client solution.Thought Leadership & InfluenceDrive internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions to lift strategic capability across the team.Set the standard for strategic planning and optimisation within the e-commerce portfolio.Lead by example, encouraging a collaborative approach to strategy and problem-solving to facilitate the overall development of the team.New Business & Agency GrowthAssist in sales efforts by collaborating on strategy for high-value clients.Actively support the team on both existing and new strategies, ensuring a strong foundation for client acquisition and stability.Key Performance Indicators (KPIS)Client Performance: Achievement of KPIs (ROAS, CPA, engagement, brand growth), client retention, NPS scoresTeam Development: Staff retention, progression, and feedback on leadership effectivenessTHE TALENT WE'RE SEEKING5+ years of experience in digital marketing, preferably within an agency environment.Proven track record in paid media strategy across Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and/or LinkedIn.Strong leadership and people management experience.Exceptional analytical, creative, and strategic thinking abilities.Proficiency in tools like Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, and Canva.Excellent communication and client relationship skills.THE MEGAPHONE DNA Innovate SimplyStay HumanKeep It RealEmpower PeopleChampion CreativityWHY US? Culture as Competitive Advantage We hire exceptional people and trust them to deliver exceptional work. You’ll have ownership, autonomy, and support from day one. No egos. No silos.Unmatched Growth Platform Access to cutting-edge AI technology before the industryGlobal impact: collaborate with talent across Australia and around the worldIndustry-leading backing: $100M+ Series C (SoftBank Vision Fund 2, General Atlantic)THE BOTTOM LINE This isn’t just another Executive Marketing Specialist role This is your chance to lead our most critical client partnerships, elevate teams, and shape how performance marketing delivers value at scale.Ready to define what’s next?