Company Description
This role is for an immediate start, and the deadline to apply for this role is Wednesday 20th November 2024.
Employees joining The Pack, which is an 18-month early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,000.
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.
Overview
Are you a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with a passion for media and a knack for managing multiple stakeholders? We are looking for an Investment Executive to join our Digital, Print, and Radio department. In this role, you will collaborate with planning teams and media owners to ensure that we deliver the best possible results for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Media Investment Management: Liaise with planning teams to understand client requirements and manage relationships with media owners, ensuring that investments align with brand objectives.
- Supplier Negotiations: Secure the best deals for our clients by evaluating and negotiating with media suppliers, always aiming for optimum value and effectiveness.
- Market Research & Insights: Stay ahead of industry trends by meeting with media owners, exploring new opportunities, and analyzing competitor activities to keep our clients at the forefront of the market.
- Campaign Planning & Reporting: Utilize your Excel and analytical skills to create detailed media plans and delivery reports, ensuring campaigns are effectively executed and meet performance benchmarks.
- Creative Presentation Development: Develop engaging PowerPoint presentations to support proposals and campaign reviews, showcasing your creativity and attention to detail.
- Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships within the team, with clients, and with media suppliers. Engage in social activities and networking to strengthen connections and enhance collaboration.
Qualifications
- Strong time management and organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency in Excel
- Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to thrive in both structured and social environments, contributing to a positive and productive team culture.
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 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).
