Digital Marketing Performance Principal

Lehi, UT (Remote)

$132K/yr – $176K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own paid media across SEM, social, and display with AI-assisted optimization that drives CPA improvement and stronger ROAS.

  • Own the paid media mix and budget-driven optimization across SEM, social, and programmatic to hit monthly targets.
  • Turn funnel and creative data into actionable briefs and fresh hypotheses for higher converting formats.
  • Scale with AI driven audience modeling and predictive bidding to stay ahead of market shifts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Portfolio Management: Oversee the day-to-day performance of Paid Search (SEM), Paid Social (Meta/Google), and Display/Programmatic channels.
  • Budget Allocation: Dynamically shift budgets between channels and campaigns based on real-time performance to hit monthly acquisition targets.
  • Forecasting: Partner with Finance and Sales Operations to provide accurate lead and acquisition forecasts based on planned marketing spend.
  • Full-Funnel Analytics: Monitor performance from the initial click to the final install, ensuring a high-quality handoff to the Inside Sales team.
  • A/B Testing: Lead a rigorous test-and-learn culture, constantly iterating on ad copy, creative assets, and landing page experiences to lower CPAs.
  • AI-Driven Efficiency: Leverage AI for audience modeling, predictive bidding, and automated creative testing to stay ahead of market shifts.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex digital metrics (CTR, CPC, ROAS) into business outcomes (Cost Per Signature, Cost Per Install) for executive leadership.
  • Integrity & Compliance: Ensure all digital advertising adheres to Sunrun’s brand guidelines and compliance policies.
  • Drive the Creative Pipeline: Lead the brainstorming and conceptualization of high-converting ad formats (e.g., UGC, static, motion graphics, short-form video) tailored for Meta, TikTok, Google, and other paid channels.
  • Translate Data into Concepts: Analyze performance metrics to identify why creative succeeds or fails, translating those insights into fresh, actionable creative hypotheses and briefs.

Requirements

  • Experience: 12+ years in performance-based digital marketing, specifically managing large-scale budgets in a high-growth environment.
  • Technical Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and Salesforce/CRM. Experience with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and multi-touch attribution models.
  • The Triage Mindset: A natural inclination for rapid-fire problem-solving and the ability to prioritize tasks based on their immediate impact on revenue.
  • AI/Data Literacy: Proficiency in using AI-assisted tools for data synthesis and program building. You should be comfortable using AI to build reports and find leaks in the funnel.
  • Communication: Exceptional ability to convey digital strategy to non-technical stakeholders, including Directors and VPs.
  • Physical Demands & Travel Requirement: Operational Tech Proficiency: Ability to perform standard office duties, including prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Travel: Occasional travel (up to 15%) for agency reviews, industry conferences, or national strategy sessions.
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Founded in 2007
San Francisco, California, USA
10K employees (185 in marketing)

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$132K/yr – $176K/yr

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Digital Marketing Performance Principal

Sunrun · Lehi, UT · Remote