Account Manager

Publicis Groupe; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency is seeking an Account Manager to oversee global account management. The role involves coordinating with local markets, delivering key reports, and supporting team members. Ideal candidates will have experience in media agencies and be comfortable with both traditional and digital media. The position offers various benefits, including flexible working options and additional days off for well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working

Two additional paid leave days

Access to mental health support

26 weeks full pay for family milestones

Local discounts and benefits

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Experience at Senior Exec or Account Manager level in a media agency.
• Strong ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Experience with data and reporting tools like GWI or Nielsen is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day global operations across PMI’s portfolio.
• Lead communication with local market teams.
• Support the Account Director on key deliverables.
• Mentor the Account Executive.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management skills

Client-facing experience

Team player with positive attitude

Comfortable with data

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

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.

Overview

Philip Morris have always been a global leader in a restricted category and are keen to continue this into a smoke free future. They require strategic and innovative planning to inspire potential users to trial their new products. They are keen to work closely to ensure these aims are being met through innovative and strategically valuable campaigns We work closely with our Global hub to bring together media, data, creative and ensure we are pushing new opportunities to expand our marketing mix in a restricted category.

AsAccount Manager, you’ll be the day-to-day lead on global account management and a trusted support to both senior team members and local markets. You’ll help oversee the delivery of global requests, coordinate regular reporting, and ensure excellence in both process and communication.

You’ll also work closely with our Account Executive, helping to manage their workload, encourage their growth, and keep the wider team running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day global operations across PMI’s portfolio
• Leading communication with local market teams and coordinating input across regions
• Supporting the Account Director and Global Client Lead on key deliverables and timelines
• Coordinating global deliverables includingQuarterly Business Reviewsandcompetitive overviews
• Driving process efficiency and helping implement new ways of working
• Mentoring the Account Executive, fostering development and operational excellence
• Working closely with strategy, digital, and data teams to deliver best-in-class service

Qualifications

• Experience at Senior Exec or Account Manager level in a media agency environment
• Strong organisational andproject management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams
• A confident communicator withclient-facing experienceand a flair for relationship building
• A strong grounding inboth traditional and digital media, with a passion for innovation
• Comfortable working with data and reporting tools (experience with GWI, TGI or Nielsen is a bonus)
• Confident in Excel and PowerPoint (pivot tables, presentations, coordination docs)
• A team player with apositive, can-do attitude—you’ll thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• International or regional account experience is valued, but not essential

Additional information

Zenith Internationalhas fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and IncomeProtectionPlanswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity 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 BENEFITS24/7 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 POLICIESWe 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 OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of ourbenefits 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 Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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