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.

If you are a performance-focused digital marketer who loves driving results, shaping strategy and leading a talented team, this is your next big move. Zenith is looking for a Digital Performance Manager to step into a key role that blends hands-on digital activation, team leadership and genuine client partnership across some of Australia’s most exciting brands.

As our Performance Manager, you will lead the planning, negotiation, activation and optimisation of digital media activity across search, social and programmatic. You will guide and develop Digital Executives & Coordinators, ensuring smooth delivery, strong performance and a high standard of client service.

You will also work closely with our Digital Director and the broader activation team to elevate processes, improve performance outcomes and champion best practice. With a strong focus on lower funnel activity, reporting and data insights, you will help our clients understand what is happening in-platform and how to continue improving.

This role offers meaningful flexibility, opportunities to learn future-facing tools including AI and analytics, and the chance to work on brands that are genuinely pushing the boundaries of digital.

Client and Campaign Leadership

• Lead the implementation and optimisation of digital campaigns across search, social, programmatic, YouTube, display and more.
• Partner with clients on performance reporting, insights, platform updates and improvement opportunities.
• Oversee digital buying accuracy, budgeting, billing and commercial requirements.
• Build strong relationships with media partners using clear, timely briefs and feedback.

Team Development and Ways of Working

• Manage and mentor Digital Executives, Coordinators and offshore team members.
• Drive collaboration, knowledge sharing and upskilling across all performance channels.
• Foster a supportive, positive team culture that aligns with Zenith and Publicis Groupe values.

Leadership in Performance and Innovation

• Elevate performance through data insights, testing roadmaps and best practice recommendations.
• Support the Digital Director in workflow management, quality control and process improvements.
• Contribute to new business opportunities when required.
• Stay close to emerging tools, AI capabilities and platform innovation.

Experience

• Experience in a digital marketing or media agency role.
• Strong hands-on experience in Search and Social is essential.
• Working knowledge of programmatic, DV360, YouTube and performance measurement.
• Confidence presenting insights, platform results and recommendations to clients.
• Experience managing and coaching junior team members.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, CM360, DV360, SA360 and analytics platforms.
• Understanding of tracking, pixels, tagging, compliance and trafficking workflows.
• Strong capability across PowerPoint, Excel and digital reporting tools.
• Ability to solve account queries, manage campaign finance and maintain compliance.

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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.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. 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.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitmentpublicisgroupe.com; your personal information will be kept confidential.