Performance Manager at Zenith Media Australia

Position Performance Manager
Posted 23 Apr 2026
Expired 23 May 2026
Company Zenith Media Australia
Location Australia | AU
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Zenith Media Australia for the position of Performance Manager. If the Performance Manager vacancy in Australia matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Zenith Media Australia for the position of Performance Manager below matches your qualifications.

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 elevate 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.
Benefits:
  • 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:
  • 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.

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Job Info:

  • Company: Zenith Media Australia
  • Position: Performance Manager
  • Work Location: Australia
  • Country: AU

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