Performance Executive

Atomic 212º; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wholeself program

Marcel AI Platform access

Marcel Classes

Career Conversations program

Diversity & Inclusion committees

Birthday Leave

Work Your World

Parental leave policy

Counselling services via Sonder

Flexible working culture

Job summary

Publicis Groupe ANZ is seeking a Performance Executive to drive high-quality campaigns across SEM and Paid Social. You will work with the Performance Manager and Director through planning, setup, optimisation, and reporting to deliver measurable client outcomes.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong vendor relationships, and proactive learning to advance your performance media career within a global network.

Qualifications

• 18+ months experience in a digital/performance/analytical role in an agency/performance environment.
• Experience implementing campaigns on Adwords and Facebook Ads Manager.
• Ability to think analytically; experience with programmatic via DV360.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Performance Manager/Director on campaign performance for clients across SEM and Paid Social.
• Assist in campaign planning by coordinating with external vendors and internal teams.
• Build in-depth knowledge of digital vendors and their offerings, especially Paid Search & Social.
• Ensure deliverables are implemented on time with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Handle campaign setup: targeting, keyword research, ad copy, bids.
• Implement campaigns with trafficking, setup, optimization and reporting.
• Produce regular and ad hoc reporting including data analysis.
• Maintain 100% accuracy and high-quality output.

Skills

Digital experience

Adwords

Facebook Ads Manager

DV360

Analytical thinking

Tools

DV360

Google Ads

Facebook Ads Manager

Excel/Sheets

G Suite

Job description

Delivering Smarter, Faster, Accountable Media We exist to grow our clients businesses through Smarter, Faster, Accountable media services.

Faster: We have media, data and creative production under one roof to deliver an agile advantage.

Accountable: We demand that we are accountable to our clients’ business growth.

Born as a specialist performance media agency, we apply a performance mindset to a full range of integrated marketing solutions, from media to creative, data and technology. Our mission is to grow our clients’ revenue through regression-based media planning complemented with human insight to help determine the optimal balance between brand and performance media.

YOUR ROLE

As a Performance Executive, you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality performance campaigns that drive real results for our clients.

Working closely with the Performance Manager and Director, you’ll be involved across the full campaign lifecycle from planning and campaign setup through to optimisation, reporting and analysis.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll have the opportunity to build your performance media expertise, develop strong relationships across the team and with clients, and gain a deeper understanding of how data and media come together to drive business growth.

You’ll take ownership of your deliverables and play a key role in ensuring campaigns are implemented accurately, efficiently and on time. We’re looking for someone who is curious, analytical and proactive, with a genuine interest in performance media and a desire to continue learning and developing their career.

We’d love to hear from you if you’re currently working as a Performance Coordinator, Digital Coordinator, Digital Activation Executive or in a similar digital/performance role and are ready to take the next step in your career.

YOUR ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• Reports to: Performance Manager & Director
• Key contacts: Performance Team, Trading team, SEO team, PDS, Data & Analytics team, HR, Finance

External:

• Industry bodies

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the Performance Manager/Director to achieve campaign performance and deliverables for clients across both SEM (Paid Search) and Paid Social
• Supports the Performance Manager/Director in campaign planning by liaising closely with external vendors and internal teams and business units.
• Builds and in‑depth knowledge of all digital vendors and their offerings (particularly within Paid Search & Social)
• Fully responsible for implementing your deliverables, on time and in an efficient manner. Your managers and clients should never need to chase overdue work.
• Campaign setup including targeting, keyword research, ad copy creation and bid strategies
• Campaign implementation to a high level of quality, including building trafficking, campaign set up, optimization and reporting
• Responsible for regular and ad hoc reporting, including basic data analysis, weekly, daily and competitive reporting
• Ensures all work is delivered in an efficient manner and to a high standard with 100% accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ideally at least 18 months experience in a digital/performance/analytical role within an agency/performance environment
• Experience implementing campaigns on Adwords and Facebook Ads Manager
• Ability to think analytically Implementation of programmatic campaigns via DV360
• Solid written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships at junior level
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to Manager/Director, Client Lead and Client needs and issues
• Basic knowledge of all digital vendors and their offerings
• Competent in Excel/Sheets, G suite and Mac literate
• Basic level knowledge of tools and systems.

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.

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,

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.