EU Hub Lead

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketing agency is seeking an organized EU Hub Lead to manage one of the largest accounts, ensuring smooth operations between global and local teams. This role involves supporting clients with deliverables, providing insights, and collaborating on projects. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, with a background as a Global Director and familiarity with the FMCG sector. The position supports a hybrid working model with extensive benefits, including mental health support and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working

Reflection Days

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience as a Global Director.
• Proactive with strong relationship-building abilities.
• Fast learner and able to manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Hub Lead on key projects.
• Oversee client deliveries and reports.
• Collaborate on improvements with internal teams.

Skills

Strong account management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills

Strong presentation skills

Familiarity with FMCG clients

Ability to problem solve

Job description

Company description

We are the ROI agency, a position we have proudly held true since 2005. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients' businesses.

Over the years, we have evolved our definition of ROI, as it has changed with the ever‑complicated communications landscape. ROI is no longer simply about the most efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes, ROI is about delivering Return on Investment; but it’s also about going beyond to deliver a

Return on Imagination and more integrated experiences that inspire Growth. Top‑line growth

for our clients’ businesses, growth for our people and growth for our culture.

Powered by our best‑in‑class proprietary tools and data, our work spans the full spectrum of media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

This breadth means we deliver Insight that lies at the intersection of consumer, category, and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

It means we deliver more creative media solutions that bring together best‑in‑class strategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

It means we adopt new data analytics and value optimisation techniques while building

relationships with some of the world’s most exciting start‑ups. We leverage over 30 years of media planning expertise to go beyond traditional media solutions and deliver a Return on Investment that is both forward‑thinking and accountable to our clients.

At Zenith, we ultimately seek out a more meaningful kind of ROI. Our unique way of thinking inspires growth for some of the world’s leading brands, including Coty, Electrolux, Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt, TikTok and Verizon.

Overview

We are seeking a talented and organised EU Hub Lead to join the Zenith International team to work on Philip Morris International. This is an opportunity to work on one of the business's largest accounts, being a key point of connection between the global and local EU teams. We are looking for someone to come in and make sure the EU hub runs smoothly – working closely with the regions Tier 1 markets to get insights and learnings, ensuring deliverables are to the standards expected of by the client, work on projects as agreed with the regional counterpart at PMI, and supporting the global team with relevant pilots and information gathering. This role will also have 50% of an Executive to support them.

This position will suit someone that’s proactive, is able to work independently whilst keeping relevant team members informed, is able to build strong relationships both agency and client side and juggle multiple workstreams. They will also need to be able to understand a complex industry with different regulations across markets and products.

Responsibilities

• Working with the overarching Hub Lead on key projects and deliverables that will help elevate the agency's output
• Support local markets in regions with escalations and support requests
• Oversee and manage client deliveries such as regional reports
• Providing the client and global team with regular updates on markets so they have visibility
• Collaborate with internal teams on improvements and opportunities for better ways of working
• Keeping on top of industry trends
• Spotting opportunities that will provide value to the client

Qualifications

• Experience as a Global Director
• Intermediate Excel and Powerpoint skills
• A strong presenter, confident and collected
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Naturally interested in people and what makes them tick, how to influence them, think laterally, problem solve and ask questions
• Strong analytical skills
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel should it be required for workshops or sessions with local markets
• Strong manager of people
• Familiar with FMCG and restricted category clients
• Fast learner
• Strong account management skills – able to handle client demands, prioritise and pushback as required

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.

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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