Performance Marketing Executive (Paid Social & PPC)
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Senior Performance Marketing Lead
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Job Purpose
The Performance Marketing Executive supports the delivery and optimisation of Ripe's paid marketing activity, with a primary focus on Paid Social and exposure to PPC and other digital acquisition channels.
This is a hands-on role responsible for campaign execution, optimisation, reporting and testing. Working closely with the Senior Performance Marketing Lead, the role offers a clear path towards broader channel ownership and strategic responsibility.
Principal Accountabilities
Paid Social
Execute, monitor and optimise Paid Social campaigns across Meta, YouTube and other relevant platforms.
Support activity across Display and emerging acquisition channels.
Brief creative requirements to the Design team and ensure assets align with campaign objectives.
Utilise AI-powered tools where appropriate to support creative development and campaign delivery.
Identify opportunities to improve campaign efficiency, lead quality and commercial performance.
PPC Support
Support campaign delivery across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
Monitor campaign performance, identifying issues and optimisation opportunities.
Assist with the setup and launch of new campaigns and products.
Support audience, keyword, ad copy and creative testing.
Reporting & Insight
Produce weekly and monthly performance reports, highlighting key trends and recommendations.
Maintain accurate tracking and tagging through GA4 and Google Tag Manager.
Support forecasting and reforecasting through performance analysis and reporting.
Translate data into actionable insights for stakeholders.
Testing & Optimisation
Support a structured test-and-learn programme across audiences, creative, messaging and landing pages.
Document test results and share learnings.
Monitor competitor activity and industry developments.
Collaboration
Work closely with SEO, Web Optimisation, Design and Creative teams.
Support landing page optimisation through performance insights and recommendations.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across Marketing.
FCA Consumer Duty Responsibilities
Ensure marketing activity is clear, accurate and not misleading.
Escalate potential customer outcome, pricing or value concerns.
Support the creation of content that improves customer understanding.
Experience
Essential
Experience managing and optimising Paid Social campaigns.
Experience supporting PPC campaigns, ideally across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Experience using GA4 or similar analytics platforms.
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Proactive, curious and eager to learn.
Desirable
Experience with Display, YouTube or other acquisition channels.
Experience in e-commerce, financial services or another regulated sector.
Familiarity with Google Tag Manager and attribution concepts.
Exposure to CRO or landing page optimisation.
Technical Knowledge
Meta Ads Manager.
Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
Google Analytics 4.
Google Tag Manager (desirable).
Excel.
Looker Studio or Power BI (desirable).
Professional Qualifications
Essential
Degree or equivalent professional experience in Marketing, Business or a related field.
Desirable
Google Ads Certification.
Google Analytics Certification.
Meta Blueprint Certification.