Managing Partner, Performance

We are the ROI agency, a position we have proudly held true to since 2005. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’ businesses.

Over the years, we have evolved our definition of ROI, as it has changed with the ever‑complicated communications landscape. ROI is no longer simply about the most efficient planning, buying and reporting of media. ROI is about delivering Return on Investment; but it’s also about going beyond to deliver a Return on Imagination and more integrated experiences that inspire Growth.

Powered by our best‑in‑class proprietary tools and data, our work spans the full spectrum of media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading. This breadth means we deliver insight that lies at the intersection of consumer, category, and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

At Zenith, we ultimately seek a more meaningful kind of ROI. Our unique way of thinking inspires growth for some of the world’s leading brands, including Coty, Electrolux, Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt, TikTok and Verizon.

Adobe is one of the largest and most diversified software companies in the world. Adobe empowers everyone — from individuals and small businesses to government agencies and global brands — to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences. Headquartered in San Jose, California, and with a diverse global population of more than 31,000 employees, they achieved revenue of US$21.5 billion in fiscal year 2024.

In 2023, Publicis Media won the Adobe business for Europe, APAC, and Japan. We have established the Adobe.pub team to act as a seamless extension of the Adobe marketing team. Adobe.pub sits within the Zenith Global team and benefits from the opportunity, infrastructure and culture of one of the best international agencies in London.

The EMEA team, which has 95 members spread across London and India, covers all EMEA activity, from establishing strategy to media planning, activating media across digital channels, and reporting on campaign results. We handle both performance and upper funnel activity and are dedicated to creating full‑funnel strategies to maximise Adobe’s digital engagement.

This is an incredible opportunity to drive growth and change on a fast‑growing, game changing Publicis Media client. As our client’s business continues to mature we are seeking a Managing Partner, Performance to join our growing team and help our clients unlock the full potential of our performance planning capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Adobe.pub EMEA performance discipline, providing clear vision and direction to channel specialists and performance teams in London and the India Hub.
• Set the strategic direction for the EMEA performance product across Programmatic, Paid Search, and Paid Social, covering the full funnel.
• Develop and manage performance leaders across product groups, ensuring strong accountability, high performance, and effective succession planning.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, cross‑channel collaboration, and operational discipline.
• Represent performance at the Adobe.pub leadership level.
• Act as a senior sponsor of the client partnership, working closely with the Global Client Lead and senior planning, performance, and strategy leads.
• Translate complex performance signals and data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Lead the creation of integrated quarterly performance strategies across all channels.

What you need to succeed:

• Digital‑first leader who can craft compelling, data‑driven stories and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with expertise in digital performance, analytics, and optimization to shape client media strategies.
• Technical proficiency and hands‑on experience in Programmatic, Paid Search, or Paid Social activation.
• Proven team leader who builds high‑performing, motivated, and collaborative teams.
• Strong account management skills to ensure seamless delivery and trusted relationships with Adobe and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities to confidently engage senior stakeholders.
• Commercially driven and proactive, with strong problem‑solving skills and ability to escalate issues early.
• Analytical and detail‑oriented, adept at interpreting data, spotting trends, and ensuring accuracy.

Zenith International has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer:

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day‑to‑day work and create time to focus on your well‑being and self‑care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.