Senior Performance Marketing Specialist — Dubai

Senior role with a clear path to Performance Marketing Lead within 6 months

Want to work with some of the sharpest minds in performance marketing and help scale some of the fastest-growing eCommerce brands across the GCC? 🇸🇦🇰🇼🇦🇪🇶🇦🇧🇭🇴🇲

At VIKST, we're building the leading eCommerce growth agency in the GCC. We're looking for an exceptional Senior Performance Marketing Specialist who lives and breathes Meta Ads, understands Shopify and DTC growth, and knows how to scale brands profitably 🔥

This isn't just a media buying role. You'll own your client portfolio, build growth strategies, and have the opportunity to become a Performance Marketing Lead, mentoring specialists and leading your own pod.

What you’ll be working on:

Own and scale Meta Ads strategies for DTC and Shopify brands

Develop creative strategies, video scripts, hooks, concepts, and angles

Lead persona testing, creative testing, and creative diversity in Meta's post-Andromeda landscape

Identify growth opportunities across CRO, landing pages, and eCommerce funnels

Optimise the KPIs that matter, including CAC, MER, LTV, lifetime gross profit, AOV, and profitability

Lead client calls, build trust, and drive client satisfaction and retention

Work closely with dedicated creative specialists and our development team

We’re looking for someone who:

Has managed millions in Meta Ads spend (USD) with proven eCommerce results

Understands creative strategy, persona testing, and profitable Shopify growth

Thinks beyond Ads Manager and understands the entire eCommerce business

Communicates confidently and builds strong, long-term client relationships

Is obsessed with client satisfaction, retention, and profitable growth

Thrives remotely, takes ownership, and works independently

Uses AI intelligently while bringing actual expertise, original thinking and human communication

Is ambitious, proactive, and eager to grow into leadership

Bonus points: Snapchat, TikTok, Google Ads, or GCC eCommerce experience. Arabic is not required. Meta Ads mastery is non-negotiable.

Why Join VIKST?

Work with some of the GCC's fastest-growing eCommerce brands

Join talented colleagues who share knowledge and push each other to grow

Be part of a fast-growing, ambitious team that cares deeply about its craft

Own client strategies and relationships with real autonomy

Opportunity to become Performance Marketing Lead within 6 months

Learn and grow through our internal VIKST Academy

Enjoy a strong remote culture and annual company-paid team trips

Competitive salary based on experience, performance, and impact

Additional details:

Full-time and remote

Start: As soon as possible

UAE employment

Skills

- Proven expertise in Meta Ads and scaling Shopify/DTC eCommerce brands

- 5+ years of performance marketing experience

- Experience managing large advertising budgets profitably

- Strong creative strategy, testing, and optimisation skills

- Deep understanding of ROAS, CPA, MER, LTV, and CRO

- Excellent English communication and client management skills

- Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities

- Proactive, independent, and results-driven mindset

- Leadership potential and ability to mentor specialists