Retail Media Executive

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Zenith International is hiring a Retail Media Account Executive to join Publicis Commerce. You will help deliver high-impact retail media campaigns for leading brands while gaining expertise across major advertising platforms.

You’ll collaborate with commerce, media and analytics teams to turn insights into measurable outcomes for clients. You will analyse performance, build reports, and support planning and budgeting, developing strong partnerships with clients and partners in a fast-evolving

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
• Proficiency in Excel and confidence working with data, reporting and performance metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to learning, problem-solving and continuous development.
• Interest in digital advertising, retail media or related marketing disciplines.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support activation, optimisation and day-to-day management of retail media campaigns.
• Analyse campaign performance data to identify trends, insights and opportunities.
• Create clear reports and dashboards that communicate performance and recommendations.
• Contribute to media planning by supporting forecasting, budget management and strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure campaigns are delivered accurately.
• Present campaign results and insights in client meetings and reviews.
• Build relationships with retail and tech partners and stay updated on industry changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive learner

Digital advertising interest

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Company Description

We are the ROI agency, apositionwe haveproudlyheld trueto since 2005. Our more than 6,000specialistsacross95marketsofferunparalleledcapabilitiesinMedia,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 definitionof ROI, as it has changed with the ever- complicatedcommunicationslandscape.ROI isnolongersimplyaboutthemost efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes,ROIisaboutdeliveringReturnonInvestment;butit’salsoaboutgoingbeyondtodelivera

ReturnonImaginationandmoreintegratedexperiencesthatinspireGrowth.Top-linegrowth

forourclients’businesses,growthforourpeopleandgrowthforourculture.

Poweredbyourbest-in-classproprietarytoolsanddata,ourworkspansthefullspectrumof media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

ThisbreadthmeanswedeliverInsightthatliesattheintersectionofconsumer,category,and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

Itmeanswedelivermorecreativemediasolutionsthatbringtogetherbest-in-classstrategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

Itmeansweadoptnewdataanalyticsandvalueoptimisationtechniqueswhilebuilding

relationshipswithsomeoftheworld’smostexcitingstart-ups.Weleverageover30yearsof 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.

AtZenith,weultimatelyseekoutamoremeaningfulkindofROI. Ouruniquewayofthinking inspiresgrowth for some of theworld’s leadingbrands,includingCoty,Electrolux,Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt,TikTok and Verizon.

Overview

We are hiring a Retail Media Account Executive to join our growing Publicis Commerce team. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver high-impact retail media campaigns for leading brands while developing expertise across some of the industry's most influential advertising platforms. You'll work alongside specialists in commerce, media and analytics, turning insights into meaningful business outcomes for clients. If you're curious, commercially minded and passionate about data-driven marketing, we'd love to hear from you

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the activation, optimisation and day-to-day management of retail media campaigns across leading advertising platforms.
• Analyse campaign performance data to identify trends, insights and opportunities that improve results for clients.
• Create clear and engaging reports and dashboards that communicate campaign performance and key recommendations.
• Contribute to media planning by supporting forecasting, budget management and strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure campaigns are delivered accurately and effectively.
• Present campaign results, insights and recommendations in client meetings and performance reviews.
• Build strong relationships with retail and technology partners while developing expertise in the evolving retail media landscape.

Skills We're Looking For

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
• Proficiency in Excel and confidence working with data, reporting and performance metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to learning, problem-solving and continuous development.
• Interest in digital advertising, retail media, e-commerce or related marketing disciplines.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding client outcomes.

Additional Information

Employees joining The Pack, an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,860.

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.