We are Zenith.We invented the media agency in 1988, and 12 years later,we were the first to put effectiveness at the heart of our work, when we became the ROI Agency. For us, ROI is about improving the fortunes of brands. All 450 of us come to work every day with the aim of leading our clients down more profitable paths.

But that is getting harder. With new channels, data sources and technologies multiplying the decisions you have to make every day, there are so many possible paths to success. At the same time, the asks of communications are bigger than ever: ‘make my brand no.1’, ‘help me become the most loved brand in the category’, ‘get me growth whilst my competitors decline.’ So we HAVE to help clients make bolder moves. We need to take them down different, braver, more profitable paths. That’s what we do.

Zenith is one of five distinct agency brands within Publicis Media, one arm of Publicis Groupe. Publicis Media is a brand led organisation powered by the scale and insight of the practices; Publicis Media Exchange, Publicis Media Content, Performics, Data Sciences and Commerce.

The Role
As a Planning Manager at Zenith, you will be working on 2 clients in a close-knit and dynamic team.​​​​​​

Molson Coors, is an ambitious client that wants to unlock a stronger relationship with its consumer. Their ambition is to be first choice for consumers and customers; which sits at the heart of everything we do.
Within the portfolio we have lighthouse brands such as Carling (the # 1 UK beer) & Coors, through to World Beers such as Pravha & Staropramen and Ciders including Rekorderlig & Aspall. These are all truly gaining momentum in UK drinks landscape. It is an exciting time to be part of the journey to help shape the nations’ drinking habits. 
Recent work includes the Carling x CALM campaign as well as the Coors sponsorship on c4 as they anchor themselves in Comedy and humour. Both receiving accolades at Industry recognised Awards.

Reckitt is one of Zenith UK’s largest clients and is a leading producer of health, hygiene and home products. Reckitt's brands include the antiseptic brand Dettol, the sore throat medicine Strepsils, the hair removal brand Veet, and the indigestion remedy Gaviscon. This opportunity is for a Planning Manager to work within the Reckitt team at Zenith, with responsibility across a group of market-leading Hygiene brands (Finish, Calgon, Cillit Bang & Harpic). The brands are all part of a fast paced team who know their markets and products inside out - so it’s imperative we behave as an extension to their team, giving them the best media solutions and media market updates available.

Reckitt is a constantly evolving and challenging account that will enable a Planning Manager to work across a number of market-leading brands, lead client conversations, deliver innovative media solutions and great ideas to our clients.

Responsibilities
You will be reporting into a Planning Director, with line management of 1 Planning Executive. Other responsibilities include:

• Support Planning Director to deliver outstanding work every time
• Be go-to person for day-to-day running of the team and campaign delivery
• Be the lead for smaller responses to client briefs
• Look for proactive media opportunities to share with your client

Requirements
We are looking for an ambitious, self-starting planner who can work autonomously on projects if needed, but also enjoys working within a team with a strong, collaborative working ethos. The client’s business will require us to work at a fast pace and alongside multiple stakeholders, so we’re looking for a positive, can-do attitude from someone joining the team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to really own client meetings and work independently with creative agencies too. FMCG experience would be ideal but is not compulsory – just a passion for our brands.

At Zenith, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.