Associate Director of Performance Media

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:

• 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.

• Collaborate with media buying team, providing guidance, oversight, and support while ensuring campaigns hit performance goals.

• Partner closely with internal leadership (Lance and Jordan) on campaign execution, performance tracking, and client deliverables.

• Act as a key point of contact for Google reps and external partners.

• Analyze campaign performance and communicate results to stakeholders, leveraging internal data platforms for reporting and insights.

• Focus on lower-funnel, conversion-driven campaigns for eCommerce and DTC clients.

• Maintain campaign quality and ensure smooth execution across multiple accounts.

Associate Director of Performance Media Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience managing Google Ads campaigns across multiple accounts, preferably in a CPG, DTC, or eCommerce environment.

• Strong understanding of Google Ads ecosystem: Search, Display, YouTube, Performance Max, and Demand.

• Experience managing mid- to large-sized budgets ($200K–$400K/month ideal).

• Comfortable being client-facing, collaborating with internal leadership and external teams.

• Demonstrated ability to optimize campaigns and scale performance.

• Agency or in-house experience welcome; smaller agency experience or in-house with large teams a plus.

• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.

• 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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