Global Associate Director

We are the ROI agency, a position we have proudly held true to 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. It’s about delivering Return on Investment, as well as Return on Imagination & 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 enables insight at the intersection of consumer, category and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

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. We also adopt new data analytics and value optimisation techniques while building relationships with some of the world’s most exciting start‑ups. Leveraging over 30 years of media planning expertise, we 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 a more meaningful kind of ROI, inspiring growth for leading brands such as Coty, Electrolux, Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt, TikTok and Verizon.

We are hiring a Global Associate Director to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering world‑class media services for Essity, a global leader in hygiene and health. Working at the heart of a truly international account, you’ll help connect strategy, execution and people across markets to drive meaningful business impact. This role offers outstanding exposure to senior stakeholders, global brands and cross‑agency collaboration. If you enjoy bringing clarity to complexity and building strong partnerships, this is a role where you can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day delivery of global media services for Essity, partnering closely with the Global Business Director.
• Build trusted relationships with central clients and local market teams to ensure smooth, proactive project delivery.
• Coordinate and lead internal and client status meetings, translating multiple inputs into clear actions and outcomes.
• Create compelling client‑facing presentations and practical internal frameworks that bring strategy to life.
• Act as the key connector across markets, ensuring global guidelines are understood, adopted and optimised locally.
• Oversee the consolidation of media plans, insights and best practices, turning data into clear implications and opportunities.
• Support the development of junior team members, providing guidance, structure and quality assurance across outputs.

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple media channels within a media agency, working on local and/or global clients.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance priorities and see the bigger picture.
• Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with a collaborative approach.
• A solutions‑focused mindset, able to anticipate challenges and elevate thoughtfully when needed.
• Analytical capability, with confidence interpreting data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Experience working with or managing local market teams in a global or regional context.
• Solid working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, with a high level of attention to detail.

Additional Information

Zenith International offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including: Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients’ office four days per week. At Zenith International, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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