Global Partnerships Manager

Publicis Groupe; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in communications, Publicis Groupe, is hiring a Global Partnerships Manager based in London. You will be responsible for driving multi-market branded content campaigns, collaborating with creative and strategy teams to deliver impactful solutions. This role requires a strong background in project management and negotiation, with a focus on fostering creative partnerships. The ideal candidate will be skilled in data analysis and comfortable managing senior-level stakeholders, ensuring successful execution of global client strategies.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Reflection Days

24/7 helpline for support

Family friendly policies

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multi-market branded content campaigns.
• Strong understanding of global media landscape.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of multi-market content partnerships.
• Manage end-to-end project phases for global campaigns.
• Negotiate high-value partnerships and ensure alignment with teams.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

We think big. And act bigger. Stay versatile and interconnected. We approach everything with an inventive spirit and rigorous mindset. Individually we’re great, but as a team we’re unstoppable. Together, we seek out opportunities, frame problems and solve complex challenges. Our collective brilliance exposes breakthroughs. Our capability unleashes creativity. We pursue a new perspective and deliver a new kind of ROI.Zenith International is the central team, primarily based in London, supporting our local Zenith markets, leading new business efforts, developing thought-leadership, and driving network development for our 250 offices across 95 countries with over 8,000 staff worldwide.We house a large team of multi-faceted communications planners, digital and innovation specialists and client leadership teams. Our global client portfolio comprises a range of category leaders including Adobe, Reckitt, TikTok, Edrington, Coty and Electrolux.

Our CommitmentAt Zenith International, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger and help drive invention in the work we do for our clients better. We also believe it enables a greater idea exchange that fuels innovation and best reflects diverse consumer experiences.We are committed to encouraging our talent to participate in Publicis Groupe’s wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, which includes professional development experiences and participation in the company’s many business resource groups. These include VivaWomen!, Égalité, MOCA (Men Of Colour Alliance) and more than a dozen others that are thriving across our network.

Through advocacy, education and inclusion we foster greater collaboration among our people, which in turn inspires work that provides better experiences for our clients and their consumers.

Job Description

Are you ready to shape global brand stories and lead content innovation across borders? We’re looking for a Global Partnerships Manager to join our high-performing team at Publicis Media Content (PMC) ️

Reporting to the Senior Partnerships Manager, you'll help drive multi-market, cross-channel branded content campaigns - managing everything from strategic development to seamless execution. You'll partner with global clients, challenge media owners to push creative boundaries, and collaborate with our in-house influencer, creative, strategy, and social teams to deliver truly integrated solutions.

If you're passionate about content, commerce, and building standout partnerships, this is your chance to make your mark on a global stage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of multi-market content partnerships based on strategic frameworks, publisher evaluations, and clear performance KPIs.

• End-to-end project management of global campaigns across sponsorships, product placement, and advertiser-funded programmes (AFPs).

• Partner with internal teams (creative, influencers, strategy, production, social) to deliver holistic, revenue-driving campaigns.

• Negotiate high-value deals and ensure alignment with trading teams and pricing agreements.

• Deliver data-driven post-campaign insights and reports to clients, driving continuous improvement.

• Line manage and mentor a Partnerships Executive, supporting their growth across research, delivery, and client comms.

• Build strong working relationships across media partners, clients, and internal Publicis agency teams.

• Oversee cost plans, timelines, trafficking processes, and ensure financial accuracy.

• Proactively manage day-to-day client relationships and escalate as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success managing multi-market branded content campaigns.

• Strong understanding of the global media landscape and the evolving role of content.

• Experience working with centralised/global clients and confident managing senior stakeholders.

• Proven project management and negotiation skills.

• Ability to deliver strategic, creative partnership solutions under pressure.

• Skilled in campaign reporting, data analysis, and partnership measurement.

• Finance and budget management experience.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally and collaboratively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members.

Additional Information

Zenith Internationalhas fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and IncomeProtectionPlanswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity 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 BENEFITS24/7 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 POLICIESWe 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 OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of ourbenefits 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 Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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