Managing Partner, Performance

Adobe is one of the largest and most diversified software companies in the world, empowering everyone from individuals to global brands to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences. They have been at the forefront of digital technology for over 40 years and continue to see rapid sales growth.

In 2023, Publicis Media won the Adobe business for Europe, APAC, and Japan. The Adobe.pub team acts as a seamless extension of the Adobe marketing team, covering all EMEA activity from strategy to media planning and reporting on campaign results.

This is an incredible opportunity to drive growth and change on a fast-growing client. We are seeking a Managing Partner, Performance to join our growing team and help clients unlock the full potential of our performance planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead the Adobe.pub EMEA performance discipline, providing clear vision and direction to channel specialists and performance teams.
  • Set the strategic direction for the EMEA performance product across Programmatic, Paid Search, and Paid Social.
  • Develop and manage performance leaders across product groups, ensuring strong accountability and high performance.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and operational discipline.
  • Represent performance at the Adobe.pub leadership level.
  • Act as a senior sponsor of the client partnership.
  • Translate complex performance signals and data into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Lead the creation of integrated quarterly performance strategies across all channels.
• Performance Excellence
  • Establish and operationalise best-in-class standards for performance planning and activation.
  • Define Adobe’s performance investment strategy.
  • Drive the shift to a fully integrated full-funnel operating model.
  • Maintain rigorous oversight of campaign performance and KPIs.
  • Oversee strategic analytics usage.
  • Lead the cross-channel test-and-learn agenda.
  • Shape measurement frameworks to accurately capture channel contribution.
• Growth Acceleration
  • Embed a growth acceleration mindset across the account.
  • Develop the EMEA regional growth strategy.
  • Partner with performance leaders across APAC, Japan, and the US.
  • Identify and champion strategic opportunities to expand Adobe.Pub’s impact.

Qualifications

• Digital-first leader with expertise in digital performance, analytics, and optimisation.
• Technical proficiency in Programmatic, Paid Search, or Paid Social activation.
• Proven team leader who builds high-performing, motivated teams.
• Strong account management skills to ensure seamless delivery.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Commercially driven and proactive, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, adept at interpreting data.

Additional Information

• Zenith International offers fantastic benefits including Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, and Income Protection Plans.
• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave for well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS - 24/7 helpline for personal and professional support.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES - 26 weeks of full pay for family milestones.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING and additional day off for your birthday.
• Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full-time employees being office-based three days a week.