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 International is 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 Adobe, Reckitt, TikTok, Edrington, Coty and Electrolux.

Our Commitment
At Zenith International, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger and help drive invention in the work we do for our clients better. We also believe it enables a greater idea exchange that fuels innovation and 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.

About the role....

The role will report into Head of Performance and deliver leadership of the Zenith Global paid social team; 120+ paid social experts located across three continents.

The Head of Paid Social is responsible for leading the Paid Social department, developing its people, building and managing a best in class paid social proposition and achieving excellence in delivery for clients.

About the work...

• Oversight and management of paid social media strategies for our global clients and ensure alignment with clients' business goals and performance KPIs
• Leadership of a large team of paid social media specialists, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure high performance and productivity
• Develop the Paid Social proposition and product and identify and build tools and technical products and services that will drive additional value for clients, and incremental revenue for the agency
• Delivery of best-in-class client paid social media campaigns
• Commercial accountability for the Paid Social function
• Strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact and ensuring their needs and expectations are met
• Be at the forefront of latest trends and innovations in social media and implement these into strategies to drive competitive advantage
• Collaborate with other departments within the agency to ensure the integration and consistency of client campaigns across all channels
• Be the Go-To person in the agency leadership for anything Paid Social related

What you need to succeed....

What you need to succeed....

• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior clients and internal stakeholders
• Deep understanding of paid social media and be able to articulate a clear perspective around new technologies, platforms and best practices including exceptional knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media best practices
• Experience leading large, hybrid teams and managing within a matrix: developing team structure and operational approach, hiring and developing talent, training, conducting appraisals and performance management.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and client development, scoping new projects and transforming ways of working
• Worked on new business onboarding and transitions
• Proven experience in a senior paid social media role within a digital agency
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in managing and developing teams
• Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Advanced understanding of social media KPIs and the ability to interpret and report results effectively
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong analytical skills with a goal-oriented attitude

Ideal if you also have....

• Experience in agile working/project management, overseeing multiple work-streams.
• Been part of a management/leadership team focusing not only on a client account but a wider team.
• First-hand knowledge of third party marketing tools, data governance and visualization platforms, measurement technology and task management tools; e.g. Jira, Monday.com, Smartsheets, Mediaocean, Looker, PowerBI, Conversions API etc
• Advanced platform certifications e.g. Meta Certified Marketing Science Professional

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with employees being office-based on Mondays and two other days during the working week.

If you have any adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.

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