Pavago

Performance Marketing Specialist

Pavago  •  South Africa (Remote)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

Performance Marketing Specialist (Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads) – Remote | U.S. Time Zones

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Time Zones

About the Role

We’re hiring a data-driven Performance Marketing Specialist to build, manage, and optimize high-performing paid media campaigns across multiple digital advertising platforms.

This role is focused on:

  • Lead generation
  • Paid media optimization
  • ROAS growth
  • Conversion tracking
  • Funnel performance
  • Scalable campaign execution

You will manage campaigns across:

  • Google Ads
  • Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram)
  • LinkedIn Ads
  • YouTube and display platforms
  • Retargeting and paid acquisition channels

This is a hands-on execution role — not strategy-only.

If you:

  • Love analyzing campaign performance
  • Enjoy scaling paid media profitably
  • Thrive on testing and optimization

This role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Paid Media Campaign Management

  • Build, launch, and manage campaigns across:
    • Google Ads
    • Meta Ads
    • LinkedIn Ads
    • YouTube Ads
    • Display and retargeting platforms
  • Develop campaigns focused on:
    • Lead generation
    • Sales and conversions
    • Brand awareness
    • Remarketing
  • Manage:
    • Campaign structure
    • Audience targeting
    • Budget allocation
    • Bid strategies
    • Audience segmentation

Campaign Optimization & Scaling

  • Monitor campaigns daily and make performance adjustments in real time
  • Optimize:
    • CPC
    • CPL
    • CPA
    • CTR
    • ROAS
  • Improve:
    • Audience targeting
    • Ad relevance
    • Funnel performance
    • Conversion rates
  • Scale winning campaigns while maintaining efficiency and profitability
  • Identify and troubleshoot underperforming campaigns proactively

Creative Testing & Funnel Optimization

  • Run structured A/B tests on:
    • Headlines
    • Ad copy
    • Creatives
    • Landing pages
    • CTAs
  • Collaborate with creative and content teams on high-performing assets
  • Provide data-backed recommendations to improve:
    • Messaging
    • Creative direction
    • Conversion rates

Tracking, Analytics & Attribution

  • Implement and maintain:
    • Google Analytics (GA4)
    • Google Tag Manager
    • Meta Pixel
    • Conversion tracking systems
    • Attribution setups
  • Ensure accurate tracking across:
    • Paid campaigns
    • Funnels
    • Landing pages
  • Analyze:
    • User behavior
    • Funnel drop-offs
    • Conversion paths
  • Use insights to improve ROI and campaign efficiency

Reporting & Performance Insights

  • Prepare:
    • Weekly performance reports
    • Campaign summaries
    • Optimization recommendations
  • Track and report on:
    • CTR
    • CPC
    • CPL
    • CPA
    • ROAS
    • Conversion rates
  • Present actionable insights and scaling opportunities to leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with:
    • Marketing teams
    • Designers
    • Content teams
    • Sales teams
  • Align paid media efforts with business and revenue goals
  • Support integrated campaigns combining:
    • Paid media
    • SEO
    • Email marketing
    • Organic content

What Makes You a Strong Fit

  • You combine analytical thinking with creative execution
  • You enjoy testing, experimenting, and improving campaign performance
  • You care deeply about ROI and measurable outcomes
  • You proactively identify opportunities and performance gaps
  • You thrive in fast-paced marketing environments

Required Experience & Skills

  • 3+ years of hands-on paid media experience
  • Strong experience with:
    • Google Ads
    • Meta Ads Manager
    • LinkedIn Ads
  • Proven ability to:
    • Scale campaigns profitably
    • Reduce CPA
    • Improve ROAS
  • Strong understanding of:
    • PPC
    • Attribution models
    • Conversion tracking
    • Funnel optimization
  • Experience with:
    • Google Analytics (GA4)
    • Google Tag Manager
    • Reporting dashboards
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Ideal Experience

  • Experience with:
    • Lead generation campaigns
    • E-commerce campaigns
    • Retargeting funnels
  • Familiarity with:
    • HubSpot
    • Salesforce
    • Marketo
    • Marketing automation workflows
  • Experience managing:
    • Multiple ad accounts
    • Client portfolios
    • Large monthly ad spend
  • Google Ads and Meta certifications preferred

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Review campaign dashboards and performance metrics
  • Launch and optimize paid advertising campaigns
  • Adjust:
    • Budgets
    • Bids
    • Audiences
    • Creatives
  • Analyze funnel and conversion performance
  • Collaborate with creative teams on new ad concepts
  • Troubleshoot tracking and attribution issues
  • Prepare performance insights and optimization recommendations

In short:
You drive scalable growth through data-backed paid media execution, testing, and continuous optimization.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

  • Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)
  • Cost Per Lead (CPL)
  • Cost Per Acquisition (CPA)
  • Click-Through Rate (CTR)
  • Conversion Rate
  • Lead and revenue growth
  • Budget efficiency and campaign scalability

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Direct impact on revenue and business growth
  • Opportunity to manage large-scale paid campaigns
  • Exposure to multiple advertising platforms and funnels
  • Strong ownership and autonomy in campaign management
  • Remote flexibility with growth-focused marketing teams
  • Opportunity to grow into senior growth or paid media leadership roles

Interview Process

  • Application Review
  • Initial Interview
  • Technical Interview & Campaign Discussion
  • Final Interview with Leadership

Apply Now

If you:

  • Love performance marketing
  • Enjoy optimizing campaigns daily
  • Know how to scale paid media profitably

This role is a strong fit for marketers who combine analytical thinking, experimentation, and hands-on execution to drive measurable growth.

Pavago

About Pavago

Pavago - Thinking Globally to Grow Locally 🌍

Welcome to Pavago, where the world is your talent pool. We believe in a borderless future where businesses can harness the best of international expertise without breaking the bank.

🌟 Why Choose Pavago?

Affordability: Find exceptional talent at 1/4 the cost of American counterparts.

Global Reach: Our vast network spans across continents, ensuring we locate the perfect fit for your unique needs.

Localized Growth: By integrating international insights and expertise, we fuel your local business growth.

Whether you're a startup looking for the right brains to get your idea off the ground, or an established company wanting to diversify your team and scale operations, Pavago is your bridge to global possibilities.

Tap into a world of talent. Let's grow, together. 🚀

Connect with us today!

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Meridian , Idaho
Year Founded
2022
Website
pavago.co
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