Account Manager (Media Planning)

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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.

At Zenith International, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger and helps 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.

Join our London-based team as a Regional Planning Manager for Pfizer International. This position plays a key role in Pfizer's transformation into a global marketing leader in the pharma industry. You will work closely with the Regional Planning Director to manage and implement digital strategies across the UK and European markets. Partnering with the Global Publicis Centre of Excellence, you will contribute to both short-term campaigns and long-term business growth. We’re seeking a strategic thinker who adapts quickly to global processes and can lead regional initiatives while fostering the development of team members. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Account Executive or Account Manager in media planning who is eager to work on a larger or global account.

Responsibilities:

• This role will ensure that both regional strategic and tactical planning processes run smoothly and that campaign insights clearly feed into future recommendations for further improvement.
• Work alongside the Regional Planning Director to deliver regional strategic and tactical planning process across multiple European markets.
• Develop effective and efficient planning strategies across each in-scope digital channels and campaigns to drive brand, digital and business results.
• Take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of campaign plans, working closely with Global and Digital Activation Team.
• Collaborate with Global COE and other regional Hub teams to develop best-in-class digital campaigns and innovation, in line with global digital strategy and consideration of regional market landscapes.
• Actively seek out opportunities to expand the Regional Hub’s relationship and scope by providing services that drive growth for Pfizer.
• Always seek out new and improved planning approaches, partners, data sets, processes and ways of working to continuously improve the team.

Qualifications:

• Strong excel skills to manage large data sets and identify trends/opportunities.
• Excellent presentation and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of media channels, especially within digital.

Zenith International has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, we 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.