Strategic Media Director | FMCG & Client Leadership

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical Cover

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Zenith UK, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a Business Director to lead strategic media thinking for a large FMCG client. You will manage a talented planning team, shape ambitious work, and unite the best thinking from across the agency and network.

You will build trusted senior-client relationships and drive high-quality, innovative media solutions while guiding team development and cross-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with large or complex FMCG clients.
• Ability to translate data and insights into clear media strategies.
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and drive value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning team and set the strategic direction for a large FMCG client, delivering high-quality media solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients and provide strategic thinking and excellent service.
• Turn client objectives and insights into clear media strategies aligned with business goals.
• Create the conditions for brilliant work through clear processes, collaboration, and decisive leadership.
• Own account commercials including forecasting, resources, profitability, and growth opportunities.
• Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team and foster progression.
• Collaborate across the agency and partner networks to unlock ideas and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic media planning

Data-driven strategy

Senior client relationships

Commercial judgement

Team leadership

Project management

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Zenith UK, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a Business Director to lead strategic media thinking for a large FMCG client. You will manage a talented planning team, shape ambitious work, and unite the best thinking from across the agency and network.

You will build trusted senior-client relationships and drive high-quality, innovative media solutions while guiding team development and cross-agency collaboration.