Performance Marketing Manager

About the role

Auto Approve is a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar fintech organization disrupting the way people pay for their cars and trucks, saving customers over $1,000 a year. With the help of our private equity backers, we are revolutionizing the auto finance industry, recently crossing the $5.5B loan milestone and helping over 180,000 customers refinance loans. Auto Approve has been 3x recognized on Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Private Companies and most recently received the distinction of inclusion on BuiltIn’s 2026 Best Places to Work List in Chicago.

We are looking for a seasoned performance marketing professional to join our rapidly growing team remotely. The Performance Marketing Manager will have an opportunity to grow personally and professionally and have a direct impact in helping Auto Approve to continue recognizing our high level of success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute full-funnel paid media strategies across Google, Bing, Meta, TikTok, Reddit, LinkedIn, and programmatic display, with a strict focus on CPL and Cost Per Funded loan.
• Build and manage structured testing programs to continuously improve campaign performance.
• Leverage AI and automation tools within ad platforms, including Performance Max, Advantage+, and automated bidding strategies.
• Stay current with platform updates, policy changes, and new features across all channels, translating changes into actionable strategies.
• Manage and optimize marketing spend to maximize ROI and ROAS across all paid channels while adhering to allocated budgets.
• Own conversion tracking, pixel implementation, attribution setup, and campaign measurement infrastructure.
• Own performance reporting from top of funnel through lead generation and funded loans, delivering regular readouts to marketing leadership.
• Conduct root cause analysis on performance trends and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Analyze performance data to surface insights, improve targeting and messaging, and inform budget allocation decisions.
• Work with creative agency to develop and test high-converting ad creatives and landing pages.
• Manage purchase orders and forward ad platform invoices to the finance team accurately and on time.
• Provide insight into Auto Approve's digital customer experience and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing paid search and paid social campaigns, ideally in B2C, fintech, or high-volume lead generation.
• Solid working knowledge of Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising (Bing), Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, and display/programmatic networks.
• Experience with AI and automation features within ad platforms (Performance Max, Smart Bidding, Advantage+, etc.), plus hands-on comfort using AI assistants like Claude to analyze data, optimize campaigns, and work more efficiently.
• Specific, real-world examples of how you've used AI in your paid media work and the impact it had.
• Experience building and running testing programs to improve campaign performance.
• Experience managing six-figure monthly ad budgets and optimizing spend toward aggressive KPIs.
• Solid understanding of digital attribution, funnel metrics, and conversion rate optimization.
• Proficiency with GA4, Google Tag Manager, and performance dashboards (PowerBi or similar a plus).
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate campaign data into business outcomes and clear next steps.
• You're plugged into the paid media world. You regularly read sites like Search Engine Land, PPC Hero, or Jon Loomer's blog, follow experts on LinkedIn, and you're usually the first to know when Google or Meta announces something new.
• Comfortable in a high-growth, results-driven environment where agility and execution matter.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive execution independently.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Disability and leave benefits
• Life insurance
• 401K plan with match
• PTO and holidays

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are variable and based on business need. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.