Digital Performance Manager

As Performance Manager, you’ll work closely with the Programmatic Director and cross-functional teams to execute programmatic campaigns, champion APEX’s products and services, and contribute to business growth.

You’ll be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of digital and programmatic opportunities, from responding to briefs and developing strategic proposals through to campaign execution, reporting and optimisation.

This is a role for someone who combines strong digital and programmatic expertise with excellent client management and commercial acumen .

Serve as the primary point of contact for programmatically traded campaigns.

Develop compelling APEX-aligned proposals and digital strategies in response to client briefs.

Manage and oversee digital campaign execution, ensuring alignment with client objectives and KPIs.

Work closely with planning, analytics and technology teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery.

Drive digital growth, operational efficiency and product adoption across Australia, New Zealand and with Epsilon.

Build strong relationships with clients and agency teams, understanding their business needs and identifying opportunities for APEX.

Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic recommendations to maximise digital opportunities.

Manage the end-to-end delivery of digital and programmatic opportunities.

Identify and develop new business opportunities to grow APEX’s digital portfolio.

Collaborate across the Groupe to deliver data-driven solutions tailored to client objectives.

Work closely with the APEX Operations team to ensure campaigns and operational milestones are delivered accurately and on time.

Prioritise adherence to established workflows and quality standards.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce and the Digital Tracker.

Advocate for and drive adoption of APEX’s innovative investment and digital solutions among clients.

Identify opportunities for optimisation and recommend enhancements to improve campaign performance.

Help drive continued adoption and growth of APEX’s digital offerings.

Monitor campaign performance and prepare detailed reports for clients.

Serve as the main point of contact for agency reporting requests and queries, including PCRs.

Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis.

Work closely with the Programmatic Director to support strategic initiatives.

Collaborate with regional and local teams to promote partnerships and leverage Groupe capabilities.

Work closely with stakeholders across the Groupe to promote integration and collaboration across different disciplines.

Identify and leverage strategic partnerships, cultivating market relationships to unlock new opportunities and drive innovative solutions for clients.

You’ll ideally bring:

3–4 years’ experience in digital media, programmatic solutions or client management.

A strong track record of developing and executing digital strategies.

Experience delivering against targets and driving revenue growth.

Strong knowledge of the digital landscape.

Confidence when client-facing.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

A strategic and solutions-focused approach.

A results-driven mindset.

The ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Experience with Salesforce, DV360, TTD and/or Yahoo is preferable.

You’ll also be someone who is collaborative, adaptable, commercially minded and excited by the opportunity to work across a dynamic and evolving digital environment.

The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and APEX is committed to staying ahead of emerging trends, technologies and best practices.

You’ll be expected to bring a strong understanding of the digital landscape, helping navigate challenges and opportunities while tailoring solutions to meet client needs.

Why Publicis Media?

You’ll join PMX , Publicis Media’s central investment practice, and specifically the APEX team , working at the intersection of digital, programmatic, investment and client strategy.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across the Publicis Groupe, collaborating with agency teams, clients, technology partners and specialists to deliver innovative digital solutions.

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/

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