At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital performance strategies and collaborate with teams for major clients.
- Company: Join a leading global media network with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy pension, private medical cover, and inclusive benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with real ownership and progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact with major brands while developing your strategic expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in biddable media and strong client management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Position Biddable Account Director – responsible for shaping and orchestrating best‑in‑class digital performance work across major clients, overseeing strategy, activation and performance in a highly visible, client‑facing role.
Responsibilities
- Lead coordination of digital performance workstreams across paid search, paid social, programmatic and other biddable channels.
- Act as a trusted day‑to‑day client partner, shaping conversations and translating performance into clear, actionable insight.
- Bring together activation teams to ensure strategy is delivered seamlessly – without being responsible for hands‑on activation.
- Orchestrate operations, timelines and processes to keep complex workstreams moving smoothly and efficiently.
- Support digital strategy and performance planning, ensuring channel recommendations are aligned and forward‑thinking.
- Drive improvements in reporting, measurement and the use of ad tech to elevate campaign effectiveness.
- Coach and support junior team members within a collaborative, high‑performing environment.
Qualifications
- Experience in biddable or performance media, with a strong understanding of how channels work together.
- Confidence working with activation teams, with hands‑on experience earlier in your career.
- A strategic mindset, able to connect data, performance and client objectives.
- Strong client‑management skills and genuine interest in building lasting relationships.
- Organised, solution‑focused, comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.
- Interest in digital strategy, ad tech, reporting and evolving media landscape.
- A collaborative approach, strong communication skills and a calm, thoughtful way of working.
What’s In It For You
- A role focused on orchestration, strategy and impact rather than hands‑on activation.
- Exposure to major brands such as Avolta and potential support on other accounts.
- Opportunity to work across a broad mix of digital channels and performance disciplines.
- Real ownership and visibility, working closely with senior leadership.
- Chance to develop strategic expertise and leadership skills.
- A collaborative environment where your ideas and perspective shape the work.
- A strong platform for progression within a leading global media network.
Benefits
- Pension, life assurance and private medical cover.
- Reflection days and shared parental leave.
- Additional initiatives such as inclusive benefits and employee action groups.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Zenith UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates with diverse experiences, including those with disabilities or neurodivergence. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, inclusive recruitment process and will support applicants with any access needs.
Performance Director in London employer: Performics UK
Zenith UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Performance Director, you will enjoy the opportunity to work with major brands, develop strategic expertise, and take on real ownership in a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives. With comprehensive benefits including pension plans, private medical cover, and reflection days, Zenith UK is committed to fostering a rewarding and inclusive workplace for all employees.
