Account Director

Company Description

 

 

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.

Yes, ROI is about delivering Return on Investment; but it’s also about going beyond to deliver a

Return on Imagination and 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 means we deliver Insight that lies at the intersection of consumer, category, and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

It means 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.

It means we adopt new data analytics and value optimisation techniques while building

relationships with some of the world’s most exciting start-ups. We leverage over 30 years of media planning expertise to 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 out a more meaningful kind of ROI. Our unique way of thinking inspires growth for some of the world’s leading brands, including Coty, Electrolux, Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt, TikTok and Verizon.

Job Description

About the role.... We are hiring an Account Director to join a flagship global team working with one of the world’s most recognised consumer health and hygiene organisations.  This is a unique opportunity to shape best-in-class media, digital, and adtech delivery across a truly international ecosystem. You’ll sit at the centre of a collaborative global network, partnering with teams across regions to deliver meaningful impact for iconic brands. If you enjoy leading with clarity, building trusted relationships, and driving excellence at scale, this role offers both challenge and growth.

Responsibilities

About the work.... 

 

• Lead day-to-day client relationships across global stakeholders, building trust and identifying opportunities for growth
• Oversee delivery of media, digital, and adtech programmes, ensuring high-quality outputs across multiple markets
• Drive governance forums (weekly, monthly, quarterly), shaping agendas, actions, and measurable outcomes
• Manage complex global projects end-to-end, aligning teams on priorities, timelines, and clear ownership
• Collaborate closely with activation, strategy, finance, and market teams to ensure consistent and effective delivery
• Identify ways to improve processes, strengthen operational discipline, and enhance ways of working
• Support innovation and strategic initiatives across digital, commerce, data, and technology programmes

Qualifications

What you need to succeed.... 

 

• Experience managing media or marketing accounts, with confidence working across multiple markets and stakeholders
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence at different levels
• Solid understanding of digital media, adtech, and broader media ecosystems
• Ability to manage projects with clarity, balancing priorities and ensuring delivery to a high standard
• Commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, and programme performance tracking
• Collaborative approach, with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement
• Curiosity and a learning mindset, with interest in innovation, AI, and evolving media capabilities

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Additional Information

zenith International has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees, full details of which are shared when you join. This includes the classics like Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, as well as Reflection Days, Shared Parental Leave, and spans other initiatives like:

 

📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

 

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. 

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.