Performance Marketer (Paid Acquisition | First Growth Hire)

About the job Performance Marketer (Paid Acquisition | First Growth Hire) Performance Marketer (Paid Acquisition | First Growth Hire)Location: 5 Days Onsite - San Francisco, Seattle, or Bangalore(SF/Seattle will be remote for the first ~6 months while offices open - candidates must be local or relocating independently)Compensation: NegotiableBangalore range: ~$35,000Seattle/SF range: ~$135,000 ± $15,000Additional Compensation: EquityWork Authorization: Must be authorized to work locally - no visa sponsorshipThe OpportunityHireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a fast-growing fintech startup seeking a Performance Marketer to become the first dedicated hire focused exclusively on paid acquisition.This is a high-ownership role for a hands-on marketer who wants to build a paid growth engine from scratch. You will own core acquisition channels end-to-end and scale spend from ~$10K/month to $100K+/month over the coming quarters, directly driving qualified pipeline, booked meetings, and revenue.This opportunity is built for candidates who thrive in high-intensity startup environments and want real accountability tied to measurable growth outcomes-not those seeking slow-paced, heavily layered marketing orgs.Key ResponsibilitiesCandidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to:Own paid acquisition strategy and execution across Google Ads and LinkedIn (with room to expand into additional channels)Build, launch, and optimize campaigns with a clear focus on inbound meetings and revenue contributionAggressively and efficiently scale spend while maintaining strong CAC-to-LTV disciplineDrive toward ambitious paid pipeline goals, including generating significant monthly revenue impact through performance channelsAnalyze campaign performance daily and translate data into clear actions, experiments, and next stepsOperate autonomously-ideating, testing, iterating, and launching without heavy approval layersPartner closely with Sales and Leadership to align targeting, messaging, funnel performance, and ROIOnly candidates with proven B2B paid acquisition ownership and strong execution ability will be considered.Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered for interview.2-4 years of experience managing B2B paid acquisition campaigns in SaaS, fintech, or financial servicesDeep hands-on expertise in Google Ads and LinkedIn Campaign Manager (must have managed directly)Proven track record managing ad budgets with strong ROI and pipeline impactExperience driving demand in regulated or high-trust categories (finserv, compliance, legal, corporate services, tax tech, etc.)Comfort operating in a fast-paced startup environment with high intensity and urgencyWillingness to work onsite 5 days/week (SF, Seattle, or Bangalore)Strong analytical mindset with experience using performance metrics to guide decisionsStable professional background with consistent impact (no short-term, freelance-heavy patterns)Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)Candidates with the following background will be viewed as standout applicants:Experience in tax, corporate services, incorporation, compliance, or adjacent workflow-driven verticalsFamiliarity with analytics and CRM tools such as GA4, Looker, HubSpot, or SalesforceExperience running global campaigns and optimizing performance across regionsStrong experimentation muscle-creative testing, landing page iteration, funnel optimizationInterest in economics, business models, or financial decisioning systemsWho Thrives in This RoleMarketers who want true channel ownership, not partial executionOperators excited to scale from $10K/month spend to $100K+/month quicklyCandidates who move fast, test aggressively, and take accountability for pipeline outcomesBuilders who enjoy creating a performance marketing function from the ground upHireNow Staffing DisclaimerHireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.