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.

About the role

Due to a new business win, Zenith Melbourne are looking for two Performance Managers ready to take the next step in their career. Join a high-performing agency working with an ambitious, iconic automotive brand.

You’ll take ownership of campaign performance across digital channels, working closely with senior leadership to deliver measurable results and strategic recommendations that make a real impact. You’ll manage day-to-day delivery, reporting, and optimisation. You’ll be part of a collaborative, curious, and forward-thinking group that loves to test, learn, and innovate.

Working as part of a large team, we might spot you:

• Managing campaign budgets, optimisation, and performance across Paid Search, Paid Social and/or Programmatic.
• Be responsible for the build of new and existing Search, Programmatic, Social campaign accounts ensuring a high level of detail is observed and we are aligned to the customer brief.
• Adding a strategic layer to our base-line delivery and presenting strategic recommendations and performance insights.
• Building trusted client relationships and leading regular performance discussions.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on complex challenges, loves streamlining workflows, and enjoys being a trusted agency partner and bring new ideas to life, improve processes, and elevate campaign performance.

This is a pivotal role for a collaborative person, who can lean into being a subject matter expert in all things Performance Media or who has an appetite for AdOps and process/project management. You will have the opportunity to build on your team management skills and be a valued member of a diverse and talented agency that supports your on-going growth and career development.

What you will bring

• Hands-on experience in SEM, Paid Social or Programmatic campaign build.
• In-depth platforms knowledge; DV360, SA360, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, Reddit
• Solid foundation in AdOps, including trafficking, taxonomy, and campaign setup.

• Exposure to audience targeting and data strategy.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organised, with a knack for managing multiple workflows.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for process improvement and team development.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

What you’re looking for

• A supportive and collaborative culture.
• Clients who are encourage innovative thinking and are open to be challenged.
• The opportunity to join and growth within a high achieving team, working across one of the biggest advertisers/brands in the world.
• Ambition to fulfil your career goals in a business large enough to accommodate them - we have one of the top mobility programs GLOBALLY!

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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.

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