We think big. And act bigger. Stay versatile and interconnected. We approach everything with an inventive spirit and rigorous mindset. Individually we’re great, but as a team we’re unstoppable. Together, we seek out opportunities, frame problems and solve complex challenges. Our collective brilliance exposes breakthroughs. Our capability unleashes creativity. We pursue a new perspective and deliver a new kind of ROI.

Zenith Global are the central team, primarily based in London, supporting our local Zenith markets, leading new business efforts, developing thought-leadership, and driving network development for our 250 offices across 95 countries with over 8,000 staff worldwide.

 We house a large team of multi-faceted communications planners, digital and innovation specialists and client leadership teams. Our global client portfolio comprises a range of category leaders including Reckitt, TikTok, Edrington, Coty, Electrolux and Nestlé.

Our Commitment
We believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger and helps drive innovation in the work we do for our clients. We also believe it creates a greater ideas exchange that best reflects diverse consumer experiences. 

We are committed to encouraging our talent to participate in Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, which includes professional development experiences and participation in the company’s many business resource groups. These include VivaWomen!, Égalité, MOCA (Men Of Colour Alliance) and more than a dozen others that are thriving across our network.

Through advocacy, education and inclusion we foster greater collaboration among our people, which in turn inspires work that provides better experiences for our clients and their consumers.
 

The Senior Account Executive will be an integral part of the Global Account Teams. Collaborating with the Account Manager and Account Director, the executive will help maintain our network, ensure smooth day-to-day operations, and provide local market governance. This involves working closely with our Local Markets and our Global Digital and Central Planning teams.

This role bridges Global Planning and Strategy with Local Planning and Activation, offering an exciting opportunity to drive change at both global and local levels.

The ideal candidate will work closely with various teams and stakeholders, providing the opportunity to learn across agency functions and participate in multiple exciting projects. This experience will help define their career path within the agency group.

This right candidate will be expected to manage a broad range of day-to-day operations and global workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Service / Management:

• Serve as a main point of contact for day-to-day operations – addressing account queries, providing troubleshooting solutions for local markets, and managing client requests efficiently
• Lead and contribute to weekly internal and client-facing status calls, coordinating updates from various teams to ensure smooth communication and project progression
• Assist in creating client-facing presentations and internal templates to effectively communicate strategies, plans, and updates
• Collaborate with the Business Director, Account Director, and Account Manager in the global Annual Planning process for 2025, contributing to strategic development and execution.
• Managing finance queries and reconciliation reporting
   

1. Market Coordination & Network Management:

• Become proficient in using data management platforms, and understand the media reporting process to ensure accurate data handling and reporting
• Support junior team members in reviewing and auditing media plans, ensuring accuracy in spending, data, and naming taxonomy.

• Collaborate with digital and centralised planning teams to ensure the correct application of internal tools and software, to optimise campaign performance and reporting.
   

1. Campaign Planning, Activation & Reporting (Edrington only):

• Assist the team with planning, implementation and reporting of campaigns across UK, US, ES markets
• Responsible for compiling a consolidation media plans across offline and digital
• Responsible for booking, tagging and trafficking campaigns across UK, US, ES markets
• Responsible for compiling weekly reports using digital activation data from Digital Hub + APAC local markets.
• Manage the PCAs, compile the activation teams' PCA data and summarise key learnings

The ideal candidate will have the expertise and drive to efficiently oversee and manage day-to-day projects for our clients.

They should be enthusiastic about supporting various stakeholders and building strong relationships. Attention to detail is essential. As a proactive team player who is eager to learn and focused on achieving results, they will be responsible for the successful execution of account activities and keen to share their insights with the wider team.

Experience Required:

Preferred background in media/marketing with:

• Broad knowledge of offline and digital media channels
• Client management skills
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities
• Capacity to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Analytical skills to interpret data and make strategic arguments
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience working across EMEA markets

Zenith Global 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. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• 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.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

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

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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