Performance Manager

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 Looking to take the next step in your performance media career and truly shape something from the ground up

We’re hiring a Performance Manager with a Paid Social focus to join Zenith Media

This is a brand-new role created off the back of a major new business win, giving you the rare opportunity to step into a high-impact position and make it your own from day one

You’ll work on a large-scale, multi-million-dollar account, collaborating with a high-performing team and delivering best-in-class performance outcomes across digital channels, with paid social at the heart of everything you do

Why this role is exciting Shape a new role - this is your chance to build, influence and own the performance approach Work on a major account with significant budgets and real business impact Paid social-led strategy (Meta & TikTok) as the key growth engine Exposure to cross-channel performance, with opportunities to expand into search, programmatic and beyond Collaborate with a large, specialist team across onshore and offshore delivery Strong focus on learning, development and career progression The role As a Performance Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading paid social strategy, planning and optimisation, while partnering closely with clients and internal teams to deliver measurable outcomes

You will: Lead end-to-end paid social campaigns across platforms like Meta and TikTok Drive planning, buying, optimisation and reporting across performance activity Monitor live campaigns, troubleshoot in real time and unlock performance improvements Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders Deliver high-quality insights, reporting and recommendations that inform future strategy Champion best practice across performance media and optimisation approaches What success looks like Campaigns delivered with accuracy, efficiency and strong ROI Clear, actionable insights that influence performance strategy Strong collaboration with both internal teams and client stakeholders Continuous optimisation and innovation across performance channels What you’ll bring We’re looking for someone ready to step up and make an impact: Proven experience in paid social (Meta, TikTok) – this is essential Experience in performance media planning, buying and optimisation Strong analytical ability and confidence turning data into insights Experience managing campaigns with meaningful budgets Bonus skills (highly regarded): Paid search and/or programmatic experience (e.g

DV360, Google Campaign Manager) If you’re passionate about paid social performance, excited by the idea of shaping a brand-new role, and ready to work on a high-profile, high-budget account, we’d love to hear from you. #LI-FD1 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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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

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today

So be you — we like it that way

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