Digital Business Director (Contract) in London

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. ROI is no longer simply about the most efficient planning, buying and reporting of media. Top-line growth for our clients' businesses, growth for our people and growth for our culture.

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. It means we deliver more creative media solutions that bring together best-in-class strategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

It means we adopt new data analytics and value optimisation techniques while building relationships with some of the world's most exciting start-ups. We leverage over 30 years of media planning expertise to go beyond traditional media solutions and deliver a Return on Investment that is both forward–thinking and accountable to our clients. 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.

We are hiring a Performance Business Director to lead and shape the performance strategy for reMarkable—one of the world's most exciting DTC technology brands. This is a role where strategy meets impact, bringing together data, media and commercial thinking to drive real business outcomes. You'll partner closely with senior clients and cross-functional teams, creating a clear and compelling performance narrative across markets.

• Set the strategic direction for performance activity across Paid Search, Paid Social and Programmatic, ensuring a clear and unified approach.
• Translate commercial goals into robust media plans, including investment strategy, campaign design and performance forecasting.
• Act as a senior partner to client stakeholders, shaping conversations around performance outcomes, measurement and growth opportunities.
• Lead cross-channel integration, working closely with planning, data, and technology teams to deliver cohesive strategies.
• Establish strong measurement and attribution frameworks, ensuring performance is understood in the context of wider business drivers.
• Guide and support channel specialists, creating alignment, clarity and high-quality delivery across the team.

Strong experience in performance marketing and digital planning, with the ability to connect data, media activity and commercial impact. Confidence working across key performance metrics such as CPA, CVR and ROAS, along with a clear understanding of measurement approaches. Commercial awareness, including experience shaping scopes of work and aligning investment decisions to business priorities. Experience working with DTC, e-commerce or consumer-focused brands, ideally in a global or multi-market context. Proven leadership capability, with experience bringing together teams to deliver integrated, high-quality outcomes.

Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.