Director, Performance Marketing
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for performance marketing specialists continues to rise, with growth rates exceeding 25% in the past year, companies like Ramp are leading the charge in innovation. With a strong focus on data-driven decision making and creativity, this role offers a unique opportunity for experienced marketers to make a significant impact. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their analytical skills, leadership abilities, and experience in managing large budgets. Before applying, it's essential to understand the current market trends and the company's commitment to growth and customer satisfaction.
Job Description
About the Role
The Director of Performance Marketing is a key role at Ramp, responsible for leading and scaling the company's high-performing acquisition engine across multiple channels, including paid search, paid social, direct mail, affiliates, and emerging channels. This role requires a balance of analytical rigor, creativity, and strategic leadership to optimize Ramp's substantial marketing investment for maximum impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance marketing, with a proven track record of success in scaling large budgets and leading high-performing teams.As a key member of the Growth leadership team, the Director of Performance Marketing will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Analytics, Product, and Finance, to measure performance, optimize spend, and ensure strong alignment with company growth goals. This role offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned marketer to make a significant impact on the company's growth and customer acquisition strategy.
Ramp is committed to building a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. The company believes in empowering its employees to take ownership of their work and make data-driven decisions that drive real results. As such, the Director of Performance Marketing will be expected to foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and data-driven decision making within their team.
What You Will Do
- Lead Ramp's multi-channel performance marketing strategy across paid search, paid social, affiliates, direct mail, creative experimentation, and emerging channels.
- Manage and mentor a team of channel experts, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and data-driven decision making.
- Design and implement frameworks for budget allocation, attribution, and forecasting to maximize ROI across channels.
- Partner with Analytics, Product, and Finance to measure performance, optimize spend, and ensure strong alignment with company growth goals.
- Drive systematic creative experimentation, working closely with design and content teams to improve conversion rates.
- Identify, test, and scale emerging performance channels and technologies to future-proof Ramp's growth.
- Report on key performance metrics and provide insights to executive leadership, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment.
- Develop and execute strategies to improve customer engagement and retention.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new products and features.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to continuously improve Ramp's performance marketing strategy.
What We Are Looking For
- 8+ years of performance marketing experience, with at least 3+ years managing a team in high-growth B2B, SaaS, or fintech.
- Proven success scaling large performance budgets (0M+ annually) across multiple channels.
- Strong analytical skills with mastery of attribution, incrementality testing, and ROI measurement.
- Demonstrated creativity in campaign strategy and a willingness to challenge conventional approaches.
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills with a track record of building and developing teams.
- Strong business acumen and judgment to balance efficiency with bold growth bets.
- Experience with data analysis and interpretation, with the ability to inform marketing strategies with data-driven insights.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Experience in fintech, payments, or SaaS with long sales cycles.
- Exposure to influencer/UGC, connected TV, or other frontier channels.
- MBA or advanced degree in quantitative or business discipline.
- Experience with marketing automation platforms and CRM systems.
- Certification in Google Analytics or other marketing analytics tools.
Benefits and Perks
- 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
- One Medical annual membership.
- 401k (including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp).
- Flexible PTO.
- Fertility HRA (up to 0,000 per year).
- Parental Leave.
- Unlimited AI token usage.
- Pet insurance.
- Centralized home-office equipment ordering for all employees.
- Health and Wellness stipend.
- In-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and more.
- Budget for intra-office travel.
- Relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed).
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Make sure to highlight your experience with performance marketing channels, including paid search and social, and provide specific examples of successful campaigns you've managed in the past.
- Develop a strong understanding of attribution modeling and incrementality testing, and be prepared to discuss how you've used these concepts to inform marketing strategies.
- Be prepared to showcase your leadership skills, including experience managing teams and developing talent.
- Emphasize your ability to balance analytical rigor with creative thinking, and provide examples of innovative marketing strategies you've developed and executed.
- Consider highlighting any experience you have with marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, or other relevant technologies.
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to data-driven decision making, and provide examples of how you've used data to inform marketing strategies and optimize campaign performance.
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