Global Account Director

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

Job summary

A global marketing agency is seeking a proactive Global Account Director to manage Philip Morris International's extensive account. This role demands strong leadership as you oversee project management, ensure effective client communications, and contribute to performance improvements across markets. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in account management, a knack for building relationships, and the ability to juggle multiple workstreams effectively. This position offers hybrid working and unique benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Income Protection Plans

Work Your World

Reflection Days

Help@Hand Benefits

Family Friendly Policies

Flexible Working

Birthday Day Off

Great Local Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Global Account Director.
• Strong operational and strategic management skills.
• Willingness to travel for workshops.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with the Business Director.
• Oversee client deliveries such as QBRs.
• Provide regular client updates.

Skills

Global Account Management

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Fluent English

People Management

Client Relationship Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company description

We are the ROI agency, apositionwe haveproudlyheld trueto since 2005. Our more than 6,000specialistsacross95marketsofferunparalleledcapabilitiesinMedia,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 definitionof ROI, as it has changed with the ever- complicatedcommunicationslandscape.ROI isnolongersimplyaboutthemost efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes,ROIisaboutdeliveringReturnonInvestment;butit’salsoaboutgoingbeyondtodelivera

ReturnonImaginationandmoreintegratedexperiencesthatinspireGrowth.Top-linegrowth

forourclients’businesses,growthforourpeopleandgrowthforourculture.

Poweredbyourbest-in-classproprietarytoolsanddata,ourworkspansthefullspectrumof media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

ThisbreadthmeanswedeliverInsightthatliesattheintersectionofconsumer,category,and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

Itmeanswedelivermorecreativemediasolutionsthatbringtogetherbest-in-classstrategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

Itmeansweadoptnewdataanalyticsandvalueoptimisationtechniqueswhilebuilding

relationshipswithsomeoftheworld’smostexcitingstart-ups.Weleverageover30yearsof 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.

AtZenith,weultimatelyseekoutamoremeaningfulkindofROI. Ouruniquewayofthinking inspiresgrowth for some of theworld’s leadingbrands,includingCoty,Electrolux,Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt,TikTok and Verizon.

Overview

We are seeking a talented and organised Global Account Director to join the Zenith International team to work on Philip Morris International. This is an opportunity to work on one of the businesses largest accounts, with exposure to over 50 markets, making it a dynamic and diverse role. We are looking for someone to come in and make an impact – working closely with our Business Director supporting on general account management, working on key projects with the Digital Director and Strategy Director, spotting opportunities to improve performance, highlighting great work from the markets, working on improvements to running the account, supporting with escalations and helping lead key client meetings such as global QBRs.

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.

The role has immense potential for a strong Account Director.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Business Director to divide and lead different projects
• Support the other team members on the global account
• Oversee and manage client deliveries such as QBRs
• Overseeing key project outputs ensuring they are to a strong standard and to brief
• Working with the Hub Lead on escalations, bringing in relevant people to help resolve as required
• Providing the client with regular updates on markets and teams so they have visibility
• Leading the monthly market meeting ensuring all teams have fed in relevant information and the global client has fed in
• Assist in vetting potential partners
• 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

• Already a Global Account 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 peopleFamiliar with FMCG and restricted category clients
• Pitching experience
• Fast learner
• Strong account management skills – able to handle client demands, prioritise and pushback as required
• Keen to take on challenges

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 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 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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