Head of Performance

Job Overview

A fast-growing, performance-driven agency is looking to appoint a Head of Performance to lead and scale its performance marketing function across key regional and international accounts. This is a senior, high-impact role for someone who combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise, and who thrives in building teams, frameworks, and measurable growth engines.

Company Overview

MCG Talent is a marketing services and advertising services company located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They specialize in talent acquisition and placement within the marketing industry, connecting top professionals with leading companies.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Own the overall performance strategy across paid media, growth, and conversion.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team.
• Set performance frameworks, KPIs, and best practices across clients.
• Partner closely with leadership, strategy, and creative teams to drive results.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients, translating data into actionable insights.
• Stay ahead of performance trends, platforms, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading performance marketing at agency or high-growth environments.
• Strong background across paid media, growth, analytics, and optimization.
• Experience managing teams and senior stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset with a focus on impact and accountability.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and executional levels.

Benefits

• Opportunities to lead and scale a performance marketing function.
• Work in a fast-growing, performance-driven agency.
• Collaborate with leadership and creative teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies.
• Develop and implement performance frameworks and KPIs.