EU Hub Lead

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing group in the UK is seeking an organized EU Hub Lead to manage key client deliverables for Philip Morris International. This role involves working closely with regional teams and ensuring that the hub functions smoothly. Ideal candidates will possess strong account management and analytical skills, with a proactive and independent work approach. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, generous leave policies, and a supportive work environment. A background in FMCG is preferred.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Income Protection Plans

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

REFLECTION DAYS

HELP@HAND BENEFITS

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES

FLEXIBLE WORKING

BIRTHDAY DAY OFF

LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Qualifications

• Experience as a Global Director required.
• Strong account management skills necessary.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on key projects to enhance agency output.
• Support local markets with escalations.
• Provide regular updates to the client and global team.

Skills

Global Director experience

Intermediate Excel

Intermediate PowerPoint

Strong presentation skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Fluent in English

Account management skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented and organised EU Hub Lead to join the Zenith International team to work on Philip Morris International. This is an opportunity to work on one of the business's largest accounts, being a key point of connection between the global and local EU teams. We are looking for someone to come in and make sure the EU hub runs smoothly - working closely with the regions Tier 1 markets to get insights and learnings, ensuring deliverables are to the standards expected of by the client, work on projects as agreed with the regional counterpart at PMI, and supporting the global team with relevant pilots and information gathering. This role will also have 50% of an Executive to support them.

This position will suit someone that's proactive, is able to work independently whilst keeping relevant team members informed, is able to build strong relationships both agency and client side and juggle multiple workstreams. They will also need to be able to understand a complex industry with different regulations across markets and products.

Responsibilities

• Working with the overarching Hub Lead on key projects and deliverables that will help elevate the agencies output
• Support local markets in regions with escalations and support requests
• Oversee and manage client deliveries such as regional reports
• Providing the client and global team with regular updates on markets so they have visibility
• Collaborate with internal teams on improvements and opportunities for better ways of working
• Keeping on top of industry trends
• Spotting opportunities that will provide value to the client

Qualifications

• Experience as a Global Director
• Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills
• A strong presenter, confident and collected
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Naturally interested in people and what makes them tick, how to influence them, think laterally, problem solve and ask questions
• Strong analytical skills
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel should it be required for workshops or sessions with local markets
• Strong manager of people
• Familiar with FMCG and restricted category clients
• Fast learner
• Strong account management skills - able to handle client demands, prioritise and pushback as required

Additional information

• Zenith International has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we 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.

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