Performance Manager (Search, Social, Prog)

Company description At Zenith, we are a connected team with purpose

We are driven to create new perspectives through modern media

We believe marketing is a powerful investment that can build and grow brands and increase business profitability

So we unlock opportunities for growth by placing consumer behavior, attitudes, and insights at the heart of everything we do

We pride ourselves on delivering return on investment, imagination, and insight

Central to this vision is the knowledge that we are only as good as our people

To grow our clients' business, we need to attract, retain, develop, and grow the brightest talent in the industry

We know it is not the sum of one but the sum of all of us that make us great

Our behaviors are: Be Bold, Be Kind, Be Better Together

We’re determined to eradicate any barriers that prevent our people from achieving their fullest potential

We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels — it’s not a policy

It’s behavior-led and reinforced through our values

Mental health & wellbeing is something we consider a priority — it's championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation

We have a lot of fun — we’re constantly looking at reinventing how we’re connecting with each other

Overview The transformation you will experience

The Performance Manager is accountable for influencing high‑quality digital campaign activation across all performance channels, translating plans into flawless execution and ensuring campaigns are delivered accurately, optimised effectively and conduct to best‑practice standards

This role acts as the bridge between planning and delivery, owning activation workflow, guiding implementation teams and ensuring performance campaigns launch smoothly, conduct efficiently and deliver on client objectives

Your scope will include: Build relationship with client through with latest market knowledge, general media industry topics and competitive intel which may affect their business on a regular basis Present to clients as part of WIP’s and QBR’s on digital activations related topics Influence end-to-end activation of Digital campaigns (Programmatic, Direct Digital, Social, Search), ensuring flawless launch, accurate set-up, and achievement of performance benchmarks Monitor live campaigns, troubleshoot in real-time, and recommend creative, audience, or budget optimisations Ensure quality control from briefing media through buying, optimisation, and reporting, with budgets spent effectively and within approved limits Guide teams on best‑practice optimisation approaches, platform features and performance levers

Oversee post-campaign reports, performance updates, and client presentations; contribute insights to Quarterly Business Reviews and feed learnings back into planning Review outcomes of audits and MMM studies, implementing improvements where needed Enforce the use of briefing templates, ensuring briefs have clear context and timely feedback is given to media partners Provide planning costs and tactical recommendations to enhance media plans and deliver ROI across digital channels Stay close to performance trends and insights, proactively identifying opportunities to improve results or mitigate risk

Assist in the development of Digital I&A Executives by providing feedback and guidance, assist them in delivering their KPIs Develop the team’s commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and solution-finding abilities beyond technical implementation Identify areas for improvement and feedback to direct reports and offshore Activations team, seeks alignment from Director Oversee workload across the team to ensure they can deliver on accountabilities and can attend training and development sessions

Effectively oversee workflow and communications with the offshore team to ensure seamless campaign implementation and reporting Capable of making informed-choices in high-pressure circumstances

Looks to find solutions that result in win-win outcomes for everyone involved Assist teams in using platforms correctly and confidently, with a strong focus on output interpretation and decision‑making

Troubleshoot delivery or system issues as they arise and escalate effectively when required

Ensure consistent use of activation templates, processes and best‑practice ways of working across accounts

Promote Zenith’s reputation externally through good relationships with vendors and partners What type of person will be successful in this role

Proven experience in Performance Media

Strong experience in Paid Search, Social and Programmatic

Must have an excellent grasp of planning & activation Experienced in working knowledge of Google paid search platforms (Google Ads, SA360), the Microsoft Advertising platform, as well as key platforms like Meta, LI, TTD etc Managerial experience preferred Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Problem solver and strong analytical thinking. #LI-DS1 Additional information Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses

You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering: A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing

A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us." Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes

A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program

A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees

Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service

Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year

Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave

Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs

A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses

Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/ Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network

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Equity

More than just words; these are part of our DNA

At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation

We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate

We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions

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So be you — we like it that way

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