Performance Marketing Strategist

Career Guide

Plans, runs, and optimizes paid marketing campaigns across channels to acquire customers and drive revenue. Sets budgets, tests creatives and landing pages, implements tracking, and reports on results to improve ROI.

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Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute paid search, social, display, and affiliate campaigns
Own budget allocation, pacing, and bid strategies to hit ROAS/CAC targets
Implement tracking and attribution (GA4, pixels, UTM, server-side)
Run A/B tests on ads and landing pages; partner on CRO
Analyze performance and produce weekly/monthly KPI reports
Collaborate with creative, product, and sales on messaging and offers
Manage agencies/partners and negotiate with ad platforms
Forecast spend and performance; build acquisition models

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Performance Marketing Manager

Growth Marketing Lead

Director of Performance Marketing

Transition Opportunities

Demand Generation Manager

Marketing Analytics Manager

E-commerce Manager

Marketing Operations Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Advanced Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager proficiencyAttribution setup and server-side tagging (GA4, GTM)Conversion rate optimization and landing page testingBudget forecasting and scenario modelingSQL for deeper performance analysis

Development SuggestionsComplete Google Skillshop (Ads, Analytics) and run a small live campaign; implement GA4 + GTM on a demo site to practice events, conversions, and server-side tagging; use free datasets to practice SQL for marketing queries.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$60,000-$85,000

Mid Level$85,000-$115,000

Senior Level$115,000-$150,000

Growth Trend

growing | E-commerce and paid media favor measurable, ROI-focused roles

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

AmazonWalmartDoorDash

Industry Sectors

E-commerce & RetailTechnologyConsumer Services & Marketplaces

Recommended Next Steps

Earn Google Ads Certification and GAIQ; add Meta Buying certification if paid social-heavy

Build a portfolio: manage $500–$1,000 in test spend (your own or volunteer) and document ROAS/CAC improvements

Set up GA4 and GTM on a personal site; run A/B tests (e.g., Google Optimize alternatives or VWO) and report outcomes