Senior Planning Executive

We help brands make BOLD MOVES. Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign.” Now we hear “Take me from 4th to 1st in my category”, “Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%”, “Make me the most loved brand in my industry”. These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago. This is why Zenith helps brands make BOLD MOVES.

Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast - they are a better path to growth. Bold moves build a partnership - we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success. Bold Moves bring bigger ROI. This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers - it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency.

Overview: Sat within one of Zenith UK key clients - Coty, this role will be working on the Prestige division (fragrances). With a portfolio containing market-leading brands such as Hugo Boss, Burberry, Chloe, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs and Gucci, the Senior Planning Executive will work closely with the Planning Manager and Planning Director on the day-to-day management of the account as well as the broader strategy, planning, investment and specialist channel teams within Zenith and Publicis.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day client communications and lead weekly client status updates.
• Oversee campaign planning across multiple channels, ensuring smooth execution across different teams and channels.
• Be involved in annual planning, taking ownership of projects and leading client discussions.
• Work on competitive analysis and research tasks, providing insights that shape future campaigns.
• Have the opportunity to lead on smaller campaigns, such as Adidas digital projects.
• Support on post-campaign analysis (PCA), finance processes (PO management, SOX forms), and tracking.

Qualifications:

Experience: Ideal candidates will have experience in client services, media planning, and campaign management. We can team any channel gaps. An interest or experience in luxury, beauty, or fashion is a plus but not essential.

Skills: Strong communication (written & verbal), analytical mindset, and presentation skills.

Tools: Experience with Jira, TGI, Addynamix, Commscore, or other planning tools is beneficial.

Passion: A curious mindset and enthusiasm for the luxury/fragrance industry and media planning.

Additional Information: Zenith UK 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.
• 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.