Performance Marketing Strategist Lead

Location: Chennai (Onsite Only)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Elephant in the Boardroom is an Australian-based digital marketing agency delivering powerful campaigns for global brands across fintech, ecommerce, healthcare, and automotive sectors. We manage high-budget campaigns ($120K to $240K monthly) with a focus on ROI, innovation, and client success.

rebuilding our team with a positive and collaborative culture

Role Overview:

Performance Marketing Strategist Lead

• Guide the team in

  planning and execution

  of performance campaigns.
• Own

  client strategy, communication, and satisfaction

  .
• Bring in

  operational excellence

  , structured processes, and positivity.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Manage and mentor a team of Paid Ads Specialists and Web Analysts.

• Foster a

  positive, high-performance culture

  that encourages collaboration and learning.
• Set clear goals, track KPIs, and ensure timely delivery of campaigns and reports.

Strategic Planning

• Develop data-driven performance marketing strategies

  for international clients (primarily AU market).
• Work with clients to

  understand business objectives

  and align marketing strategies.
• Oversee

  budget allocation, forecasting, and performance planning

  .

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a strategic point of contact

  for clients.
• Ensure

  seamless communication

  , reporting, and presentation of performance insights.
• Build long-term client relationships based on trust and results.

Process & Innovation

• Implement structured processes for quality control, reporting, and delivery

  .
• Stay updated on the latest tools, trends, and automation opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years

  in performance marketing with a strong focus on

  strategy and leadership

  .
• Previous experience

  managing teams

  in a digital marketing agency environment.
• Strong knowledge of

  Google Ads, Meta Ads

  , and analytics platforms (GA4, GTM).
• Experience handling

  large-scale budgets

  ($100K+ monthly) and delivering measurable ROI.
• Exceptional

  communication, leadership, and client relationship skills

  .

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in

  team building and conflict resolution

  .
• Ability to

  create SOPs and streamline workflows

  for performance marketing operations.
• Familiarity with

  automation tools, advanced bidding strategies

  , and cross-channel integration.

What We Value:

• People-first leadership

  —someone who motivates and leads by example.

• Client-centric mindset

  —ability to immerse in client journeys and deliver value.

• Positive energy

  —a leader who uplifts the team, not breaks it.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead a

  high-performing digital marketing team

  for global clients.
• A

  collaborative, politics-free environment

  built on trust and innovation.
• Growth opportunities to

  shape the agency’s performance marketing vision

  .

hrindia@elephantintheboardroom.co.in