GAIN Performance - Creative Strategist Campaign Manager

Overview

Role:

GAIN - Performance Creative Campaign ManagerLocation:

Spain, UKHybrid/Remote:

Hybrid (Barcelona) or Fully Remote (UK/Spain)This is a hybrid role combining paid media campaign management with creative strategy to deliver best-in-class performance marketing for our clients. You will manage between 3-6 clients (depending on account size), ensuring campaigns are strategically managed, data-driven, and powered by performance-optimized creative.You will work closely with the Performance Director and Creative Strategy team to oversee campaign execution (daily management, optimisations, analysis) and creative direction (briefing, asset testing, performance insight feedback).Our ideal candidate is equal parts data-driven campaign manager and creative thinker—comfortable diving into spreadsheets one moment and creative brainstorming the next. As you grow into the role, you will be given more responsibility in client strategy and communication.Responsibilities

Performance Campaign ManagementDaily budget tracking and campaign management across Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google, and potentially TikTok/YouTubeOngoing optimisation to hit KPIs and drive scalable resultsWeekly reporting and ad hoc deep-dive analysisA/B testing across targeting, bidding, and creativesSharing insights with clients and internal teamsCreative Strategy and InsightAnalyze campaign creative performance to identify winning formats, trends, and areas for improvementConduct research to support creative ideation and ensure concepts are culturally relevant and performance-alignedTranslate insights into actionable briefs for UGC creators, designers, and editorsMaintain a creative feedback loop to continuously refine and iterate on assetsAdapt creative for different platforms and placementsClient and Team CommunicationMaintain clear, professional, and proactive communication with clients—we act as an extension of their teamWork alongside Performance Directors and Client Leads to align creative strategies with wider media strategiesCollaborate closely with internal creative and paid media teams, offering feedback and contributing to shared learningsSupport knowledge sharing and internal best-practice documentationRequirements

Key Qualifications and Experience

Fluent in English, written and spoken2+ years\'' experience running direct response campaigns on Facebook and/or GoogleStrong knowledge of paid media creative performance metrics and ad formats (Meta, TikTok, YouTube)Proven ability to analyze campaign data and extract insights to drive optimisation and creative directionAdvanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (formulas, pivots, graphs)Experience writing creative briefs and collaborating with designers, editors, or UGC creatorsExtremely high attention to detailExcellent communicator, team player, and highly self-motivatedAbility to adapt quickly to last-minute changes and prioritiesDesired Skills (not Essential)Agency experience, ideally with 1+ year of client commsGoogle Data Studio and/or Google Analytics experienceFamiliarity with UGC workflows and creative productionCreative QA/review experienceHow we work

Constant curiosity: we\''re curious, critical, creative thinkers who get a kick out of finding new ways to look at the world. We constantly seek out data, insight, intelligence and inspiration that fuels our thinking.Pushing boundaries: we don\''t wait for innovation; we share a relentless drive to engineer it. Merging data, technology and creativity to craft bold strategies that drive real impact.The power of our imagination: creativity guides everything we do. We\''re not afraid to think big and push our clients out of their creative comfort zone.Making it happen: we create, we experiment, we go again. Giving each other the freedom to fail. Collectively pursuing ideas that have the power to change the world.Putting people first: We never lose sight of humanity, care, and impact. We do what\''s right not what\''s easy. For our people, our clients and the planet.Benefits

About GAIN

GAIN is a creative-led, insight-driven company that blends data, tech and creativity to create meaningful impact, with a workforce of 650 people worldwide. This role will sit within the Performance Business Unit. We help brands show up in the right place, at the right time, to the right people, with data-driven campaigns. Whether it\''s paid media, SEO, link building or performance-driven creative, we build campaigns that actually perform - driving clicks, visibility, conversions, and real business growth.Benefits (UK)

Private Medical InsuranceBUPA Life AssuranceIncome protectionEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work salary sacrifice schemeTech and Wearables salary sacrifice schemeOctopus EV SchemeDiscounts and deals on a range of items from hotels, holidays and hormone testing to cinema, gyms and will writingApplication Process

45-minute first interview with an on screen task with senior team memberOne hour interview with two team members, including a take home taskDisclaimer: We never request any form of payment or fees from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent our company and asking for money or personal financial details, please report it immediately. All genuine communications will come from Home | GAIN. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and ..... full job details .....