Job Description:
About Carat
Carat, part of the dentsu network, is the world’s first media agency—and today partners with some of the most storied and innovative brands globally. Built on the principle of Designing for People, Carat uses deep human understanding, data, and creativity to craft media strategies that drive both connection and growth.
At Carat, people are encouraged to challenge conventions and harness creativity while shaping the future of media for leading brands worldwide.
Job Summary
The Performance Manager will lead the planning, execution, and optimization of performance campaigns across paid search and other performance channels. You will be responsible for driving measurable outcomes, improving efficiency, and ensuring campaigns deliver against client business goals through data-led decision-making and continuous optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end performance campaigns with a primary focus on paid search.
- Optimize bidding strategies, creatives, audience targeting, and landing experiences to improve performance.
- Analyze data to identify trends, insights, and growth opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with analytics, content, and strategy teams to ensure alignment on performance objectives.
- Prepare and deliver performance reports, insights, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients.
- Stay updated on digital performance trends, tools, and automation advancements.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of experience in paid search or performance marketing.
- Strong proficiency in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and analytics tools.
- Solid understanding of performance optimization, bidding models, and measurement.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills.
Additional information
Dentsu is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on sex, gender identity, race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disabilities, or any other protected basis because we believe the best and brightest come from all walks of life. We aspire to foster a community in which diversity is valued in both our employees and our ideas.
Location:
RiyadhBrand:
DentsuTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- 6-8 years of experience in paid search, SEM, or performance marketing
- Advanced proficiency in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Google Analytics
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Experience with automation scripts, Smart Bidding, and feed optimization
- Excellent communication and client-facing presentation skills
dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about dentsu and has not been reviewed or approved by dentsu.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
dentsu Insights
What We Do
We are dentsu. We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for what’s next
