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Remote Head of Paid Media

Huzzle is a career platform that connects pre-vetted global talent with companies for remote roles. Initially a platform for students, it has evolved to help people find meaningful work faster and fairer.

Huzzle

Employee count: 11-50

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About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talents with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries. Unlike an outsourcing agency, we place you directly with a client where you’re hired in-house as a valued member of their team.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are seeking a visionary Head of Paid Media to own strategy, execution, and scaling of performance marketing engines. This is a high-impact leadership role designed for a data-driven expert who thrives on conversion optimization and profitable growth. As the primary architect of paid strategy, you will bridge the gap between creative excellence and analytical rigor, ensuring every dollar spent translates into measurable business success. This is a rare opportunity to lead from the front in a fast-paced, remote environment where you will have the autonomy to shape the future of our digital footprint.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and execute a comprehensive paid media strategy across search, social, display, and emerging channels.
  • Manage and optimize significant monthly budgets, ensuring maximum ROI and efficient CAC.
  • Lead the testing roadmap for creative, copy, and landing pages to continuously improve conversion rates.
  • Analyze complex data sets to extract actionable insights and report on key performance indicators to executive leadership.
  • Collaborate with the creative team to develop high-performing assets that resonate with our target personas.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, platform updates, and privacy changes to keep the team at the forefront of digital marketing.
  • Oversee the technical setup of tracking, attribution models, and pixel management to ensure data integrity.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in performance marketing with a proven track record of scaling paid accounts successfully.
  • Deep expertise in Google Ads (Search, Shopping, YouTube) and Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram).
  • Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Google Analytics, Looker Studio, or similar BI tools.
  • Direct experience managing six or seven-figure monthly media spends.
  • Exceptional understanding of direct-response marketing principles and funnel architecture.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fully remote, asynchronous environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, strategic narratives.
  • Experience with TikTok Ads, Pinterest, or programmatic platforms.
  • Background in high-growth B2B SaaS or D2C high-ticket industries.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL or advanced data modeling.
  • Previous experience leading a small team of media buyers or agencies.

Benefits

💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams

🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing professionals in our network

🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement

💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals

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5 years minimum

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South Africa +/- 0 hours

About Huzzle

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Hire Top 2% Global Sales Talent Within Days: Huzzle is a global talent marketplace that connects companies with pre-vetted remote sales professionals in under 5 days. Access a curated pool of SDRs, BDRs, Account Executives, and RevOps Managers across the US, Europe, Australia, and South Africa. We handle the entire hiring process from sourcing and vetting to interviews, contracts, and payroll. Browse candidates by role, region, or skill, then move fast from offer to onboard with contracts, compliance, and cross-border payments managed for you. Unlike traditional job boards and recruitment agencies, Huzzle identifies world-class sales talent you won't find through legacy recruitment methods. One platform to find, hire, and pay your remote team, without the headaches. Companies choose Huzzle because we provide pre-vetted sales experts ready to start in less than 5 days. Global talent pool across the US, Europe, Australia, and South Africa. End-to-end hiring, payroll, and compliance across borders. Seamless interviews and onboarding, focus on fit, not logistics. No screening bias, candidates are evaluated purely on skills and experience Trusted by Salesforce, Plumm, Dojo, and other high-growth companies building world-class remote sales teams. Start hiring today.

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