Senior Director, Performance Marketing

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$185K/yr – $235K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

AI-driven, multi-channel demand and member activation ownership across a global network with an autonomous experimentation engine and closed-loop attribution.

  • Growth ownership: multi-channel demand strategy spanning paid and organic across geographies and product lines.
  • AI-native activation: agentic workflows to boost Member LTV and cross-vertical habituation via presence-based offers.
  • Measurement and attribution: integrate data and vision inputs to track leading indicators and KPIs through the funnel.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop the worldwide, multi-channel strategy for capturing demand across the entire Metropolis network; this will likely comprise a mix of paid and organic efforts to drive maximum output
  • Develop AI-native, agentic workflows to activate our Member network, driving personalized, presence-based offers — like loyalty redemption at fueling stations or order recognition at QSR drive-thrus — to increase Member LTV and cross-vertical habituation
  • Architect and scale closed-loop attribution and media models that use computer vision data to directly link Member exposure to real-world transactions, accelerating partner value realization in new verticals like Hospitality
  • Build an autonomous experimentation engine that optimizes performance campaigns by generating, testing, and iterating on creative assets in real-time, focusing narratives on the irrefutable value proposition of the Recognition Economy and achieving high efficiency gains
  • Establish the structure and processes to operate a centralized performance marketing function with stakeholders across geographies and product lines
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to build and iterate on campaigns; partner closely with Growth stakeholders (including product line owners and leadership) to share learnings, brainstorm, and report out on results
  • Partner with Data to create a measurement ecosystem that allows us to track leading indicators and KPIs throughout the funnel
  • Pick up IC initiatives to maximize your impact
  • When necessary, effectively manage vendors to achieve our goals

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience, with at least half as a Performance Marketing leader; people management experience
  • Demonstrated ability to own a budget and quantitatively justify campaign spend
  • Experience with commercial decision making
  • Demonstrated end-to-end project ownership
  • Clear communication, with the ability to easily modulate the message whether talking to an individual contributor or an executive
  • Track record of delivering outsized results by partnering with others cross-functionally
  • Best-in-class analytical skills to uncover insights and the courage to pivot strategy based on what is learned
  • Deep channel expertise spanning paid social platforms, AI / AGO, SEM, affiliate marketing, and/or landing page optimization
  • Agility and speed; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
  • A keen business sense focused on creating financial impact for Metropolis
  • 4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

Benefits

  • access to healthcare benefits
  • a 401(k) plan
  • short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • basic life insurance
  • a lucrative stock option plan
  • bonus plans
  • and more
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Metropolis Technologies

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Metropolis is building AI for the real world. Our platform powers seamless entry, effortless payments, safer environments and personalized service across real estate, airports, mobility, retail and hospitality. For people, that means daily experiences feel faster, more personal and magical. For partners, it unlocks new revenue, sharper visibility and stronger loyalty.

Founded in 2017
Santa Monica, California, USA
1.5K employees (32 in marketing)
44% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$36
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.7%
Direct
65.9%
Referral
7.1%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
22 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
1.7 years

Funding

Total Funding
$3.5B
Last Raise
$500M
Debt Financing, 4 months ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2025
    Series D • $500M
  • Nov 2025
    Debt Financing • $1.1B
  • Oct 2023
    Debt Financing • $650M

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