Strategy Manager

Publicis Groupe; London, Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an International Strategy Manager to develop strategic media recommendations and collaborate with teams. The role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders. Benefits include flexible working and additional leave for well-being.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD

REFLECTION DAYS

HELP@HAND BENEFITS

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES

FLEXIBLE WORKING

BIRTHDAY DAY OFF

GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Qualifications

• Experience in planning or strategy function in a media agency.
• Ability to handle and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic media recommendations.
• Provide insights for quarterly media reviews.
• Lead audience deep dives and competitive analysis.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Adaptability

Tools

GWI

TGI

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

We are looking for an International Strategy Manager.

The role reports to the International Strategy Director (there are 2 SD’s working on the Essity business). There will be wider support and collaboration with both Digital Specialists and account management within the team.

This person is expected to support the development and delivery of effective strategic media recommendations to both clients and local markets, with direction from the Strategy Director. They will be comfortable in working with various forms of data to building convincing rationales for strategic recommendations.

We are looking for an individual with demonstrable experience in a planning or strategy function in a media agency set up. Global/International experience is a benefit but not essential as a single market local focus can also be valuable and the planning skillset is transferrable.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities this person will be measured against:

• Accountable for leveraging past campaign data and learnings to develop, refine and deliver implementation guidelines and improve future campaigns.
• Provide insights for quarterly media reviews, identifying best cases and practices from local markets’ to inform Global recommendations
• Lead the creation of audience deep dives, competitive analysis and trends reports using relevant data sources
• Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team across disciplines to ensure a high level of client servicing and satisfaction

• Responsible for staying on top of digital and media trends, with a particular focus on areas that impact the FMCG industry
• Deep knowledge and ability to use media and communications planning tools e.g. GWI/TGI

Key behaviours we are looking for:

• Energetic and Enthusiastic

• • Eager to immerse themselves in the role with drive, commitment and accountability
  • Confident and persuasive with internal team, clients and agency partners
  • Wanting to get involved in opportunities outside of the core role- both within the team and wider agency

• Adaptable in Fast-Paced Environments

• • Comfortable working at speed in a dynamic, evolving environment
  • Able to move seamlessly between data, consumer insights, and creative ideas

• Strategically Strong and a good communicator
  • Excellent strategic thinker with the ability to communicate (both written and verbal) clearly, simply and confidently to multiple stakeholders
  • Able to work effectively with clients and agency partners, advising on strategic planning and media direction for campaigns

• Analytically Minded and Curious
  • Possesses a strong analytical mindset and confident handling and interpreting data
  • High standards for attention to detail – ability to quickly spot mistakes and inconsistencies

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.

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