Global Associate Director

Company Description

We are the ROI agency, apositionwe haveproudlyheld trueto since 2005. Our more than 6,000specialistsacross
95marketsofferunparalleledcapabilitiesin

Media,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 definition of ROI, as it has changed with the ever- complicatedcommunicationslandscape.

ROI isnolongersimplyaboutthemost efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes,ROIisaboutdelivering Returnon Investment ;butit’salsoaboutgoingbeyondtodelivera

Returnon Imaginationandmoreintegratedexperiencesthatinspire Growth .Top-line growth

forourclients’businesses,growthforourpeopleandgrowthforourculture.

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

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

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

Itmeansweadoptnewdataanalyticsandvalueoptimisationtechniqueswhilebuilding

relationshipswithsomeoftheworld’smostexcitingstart-ups.

Weleverageover
30yearsof 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 inspires growth for some of theworld’s leading brands,including

Coty,Electrolux,Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt,Tik Tok and Verizon.

We are hiring a Global Associate Director to play a pivotal role within Zenith’s ULABS Media team, supporting one of the world’s most prestigious and integrated global clients, UBS. Based in our London hub, this role sits at the centre of a multi‑market ecosystem, shaping planning excellence, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring consistently high‑quality delivery across regions. You’ll work closely with senior client stakeholders and internal leaders, bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to complex global programmes.

This is a role with genuine influence, visibility, and room to grow.

• Partner with the Business Director and Global Client Lead to lead day‑to‑day delivery across key global projects and work streams.
• Act as a central conduit between planning, activation, client, and partner teams across multiple international hubs.
• Lead and elevate planning product, working closely with Strategy and activation teams to deliver high‑quality, integrated outputs.
• Oversee client deliveries, ensuring work is on brief, on time, and aligned to agreed standards and governance.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, supporting clear communication and effective escalation management.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, ways of working, and operational efficiency across markets.
• Support and develop team members, fostering collaboration, learning, and confidence across the global account.

• Experience as a Global Associate Director, or a high‑performing Account Director/Manager ready to step up.
• A strong digital media background, with planning and implementation experience across paid search, social, display, video, audio, and programmatic channels.
• Confidence working across complex, global accounts with multiple business units, KPIs, and priorities.
• Clear, engaging communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to turn data and market learnings into actionable insights.
• A collaborative, proactive mindset — comfortable working independently while keeping others informed and aligned.
• A genuine interest in people, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement, with…