Company description
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.
Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small.
This is why Zenith help 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.
Our Commitment
At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.
OverviewThis Planning Director role will be working across one of our newest clients, The Very Group 🤩. You will lead the day-to-day output of the team and be the lynchpin for all strategic RTBs and projects to ensure the best work comes together, working with a Planning Manager and Planning Executive, alongside wider Strategy, Investment and specialist teams within Zenith and Publicis.
The Clients
The Very Group (TVG) are on an online retailer, distributing over 2,000 brands across fashion, electrical and home categories. With a range of flexible payment options via Very Pay, their ethos is all about helping families get more out of life.
Last year, TVG launched their new brand platform ‘Make it sparkle’ ✨which has is centered on being a flamingo in a flock of pigeons 🦩.
TVG are Zenith’s newest client following a successful pitch, and you’ll be part of the journey to bring a step change media strategy to life.
Responsibilities- Lead Strategic Planning: Drive the development and delivery of strategic RTBs and projects across The Very Group, ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Team Development: Manage and mentor a team of 2+ managers/execs, set clear progression plans, and foster collaboration with partner agencies and suppliers.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with Strategy, Investment, and specialist teams within Zenith and Publicis to deliver integrated campaigns.
- Client Partnership: Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, building strong relationships and driving alignment on objectives.
- Innovation and Growth: Identify and implement opportunities for growth, leveraging data and insights to inform innovative communication strategies.
- Campaign Oversight: Manage the end-to-end planning process to ensure campaigns meet brand goals and deliver measurable success.
In 6 months time… 🚀
•You will have brought exciting H1 Style & Trade campaigns to life, having contributed to innovative media solutions to achieve client objectives
•You will be a key contact for clients, ensuring that day to day deliverables are of a high-quality standard and in line with client expectations
Qualifications- The client’s business requires us to work at a fast pace and alongside multiple stakeholders, so we’re looking for a positive, can-do attitude from someone joining the team
- Client leadership experience is key, leading positive brand relationships and being the point of escalation
- Manage and run a small team – foster positivity and motivation
- Build strong and effective relationships with investment teams to ensure smooth running of the account
- Working with the strategy team to deliver RTBs for key brands
- Ensure ideas are inspirational, game changing and help our clients achieve their objectives
- Be a media channel champion for the team and clients to facilitate media owners in our agency and across the brands and to ensure knowledge is shared across the planning team
Additional informationZenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe 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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