LaSalle Network has partnered with a Chicago based performance marketing agency in hiring for an Associate Director of Performance Media with deep experience in the Google ecosystem to join a fast-growing performance marketing team. This Associate Director of Performance Media will sit between the performance leadership team and the day-to-day media buyers, supporting the scaling of multiple eCommerce and DTC clients. This Associate Director of Performance Media is hands-on with campaign execution while offering the opportunity to learn and contribute to strategy over time.
Associate Director of Performance Media Responsibilities:
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Manage and optimize Google advertising campaigns across Search, Display, YouTube, and Performance Max for 3–6 clients with monthly ad spends ranging from $40K–$500K.
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Collaborate with media buying team, providing guidance, oversight, and support while ensuring campaigns hit performance goals.
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Partner closely with internal leadership (Lance and Jordan) on campaign execution, performance tracking, and client deliverables.
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Act as a key point of contact for Google reps and external partners.
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Analyze campaign performance and communicate results to stakeholders, leveraging internal data platforms for reporting and insights.
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Focus on lower-funnel, conversion-driven campaigns for eCommerce and DTC clients.
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Maintain campaign quality and ensure smooth execution across multiple accounts.
Associate Director of Performance Media Qualifications:
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3–5+ years of hands-on experience managing Google Ads campaigns across multiple accounts, preferably in a CPG, DTC, or eCommerce environment.
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Strong understanding of Google Ads ecosystem: Search, Display, YouTube, Performance Max, and Demand.
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Experience managing mid- to large-sized budgets ($200K–$400K/month ideal).
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Comfortable being client-facing, collaborating with internal leadership and external teams.
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Demonstrated ability to optimize campaigns and scale performance.
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Agency or in-house experience welcome; smaller agency experience or in-house with large teams a plus.
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Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
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No direct reports required, but experience coordinating with cross-functional teams (including remote teams) is essential.
If you’re a hands-on Google Ads expert looking to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply to this Associate Director of Performance Media position today.
Salary: $100,000-$110,000 with medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401k offered.
Lizzy Bann
Principal, Marketing Recruiting
LaSalle Network
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