BRAND: Zenith
Job Function: Client Management
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Specialist
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Company Description
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.
Overview
As Global Associate Director, you will lead the day-to-day management and delivery of best-in-class media services across Nestlé's portfolio of brands which include Nescafe, Kit Kat, Nescafe Dolce Gusto, Starbucks Coffee at home, Maggi, Purina, Felix and many more.
Reporting directly to the Global Managing Director (and supported by the wider Nestle Global Account Team, including a Senior Account Executive), you will be expected to lead in fostering a strong team bond of collaboration and high performance.
Your role will be pivotal to the success of this account. You will build strong trusted relationships with key senior clients, working alongside various specialist teams within the broader Publicis Media organization to deliver outstanding results consistently.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Charge: Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless execution and collaboration across teams.
* Strategic Partnership: Work hand-in-hand with the Global Managing Partner to drive the overall management of the Nestlé relationship.
* Be the Trusted Advisor: Build deep, strategic relationships with Nestlé's key stakeholders, understanding their evolving needs and proactively driving solutions.
* Engage Senior Leadership: Foster strong connections with regional decision-makers, including Managing Partners, Client Leads, and CEOs, to align strategies and drive impact.
* Collaborate Across Publicis: Work closely with teams across Publicis to leverage cross-functional expertise and enhance delivery.
* Shape the Future of Media: Lead the creation and implementation of media guidelines that drive consistency and excellence across Nestlé's business units.
* Financial Oversight & Accountability: Manage financial processes and reporting to ensure transparency, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
Qualifications
* Media industry experience in an account or planning role and demonstrated ability to work across projects and teams.
* Experience coordinating and managing multiple projects at once, ability to work both collaboratively and with autonomy.
* Can confidently manage multiple clients.
* Strong written and oral skills - able to come across clearly and succinctly in email or over the phone.
* Able to produce insightful, innovative and clearly articulated presentations.
* Exceptional attention to detail and ability to quickly spot mistakes and inconsistencies in data.
* Experience working with media planning and research tools as well as strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
Additional Information
Zenith International 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.
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.
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