Global Associate 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 growthfor 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

We are hiring a Global Associate Director to help shape and deliver exceptional media services for Campari Group’s portfolio of distinctive global brands. Based within Zenith Global’s London team, you’ll connect strategy, delivery and people across markets, turning complex challenges into clear, effective action. You’ll work closely with senior clients, local teams and agency specialists to develop full-funnel media strategies that create meaningful business impact. This is an opportunity to influence global work while building trusted, collaborative partnerships.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

 

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of global media services for Campari, maintaining quality, momentum and alignment across projects.
• Build a strong understanding of the client’s business objectives and translate priorities into clear media actions.
• Develop trusted relationships with central clients and local market teams, enabling proactive and effective collaboration.
• Lead internal and client status meetings, bringing together multiple perspectives and converting discussions into accountable next steps.
• Plan, coordinate and report on UK export-market campaigns, connecting client requirements with input from specialist buying teams.
• Guide markets in applying and optimising global frameworks, while consolidating campaign insights, post-campaign analysis and best practice.
• Support colleagues’ development through thoughtful guidance, clear direction and constructive quality assurance.

Qualifications

Skills we're looking for:

• Experience working across multiple media channels within an agency environment, supporting local, regional or global clients.
• Strong client-partnership skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and build credibility with varied stakeholders.
• An organised approach to project management, including balancing priorities while keeping sight of wider objectives.
• An analytical mindset and confidence interpreting data to identify trends, implications and opportunities.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to create engaging presentations and practical frameworks.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach, with sound judgement when anticipating challenges or escalating issues.
• Experience working with local market teams in a global or regional setting is helpful, but not essential.

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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:

 

📖 Please check out the 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. 

 

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.