Global Account Director

Company Description

We are the ROI agency, a position we have proudly held true to since 2005. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in 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- complicated communications landscape. ROI is no longer simply about the most efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes, ROI is about delivering Return on Investment; but it’s also about going beyond to deliver a

Return on Imagination and more integrated experiences that inspire Growth. Top-line growth

for our clients’ businesses, growth for our people and growth for our culture.

Powered by our best-in-class proprietary tools and data, our work spans the full spectrum of media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

This breadth means we deliver Insight that lies at the intersection of consumer, category, and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

It means we deliver more creative media solutions that bring together best-in-class strategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

It means we adopt new data analytics and value optimisation techniques while building

relationships with some of the world’s most exciting start-ups. We leverage over 30 years of 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.

At Zenith, we ultimately seek out a more meaningful kind of ROI. Our unique way of thinking inspires growth for some of the world’s leading brands, including Coty, Electrolux, Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt, TikTok and Verizon.

Overview

About the Team

Nestlé is the world's largest food and beverage company, headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. At Nestlé, our purpose is simple yet powerful: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life, today and for generations to come. With a global presence, deep in-market expertise, and a portfolio of iconic brands, we don't just respond to change, we help shape it. The NestléOne Global Media team, based in London, acts as the Global Centre of Excellence for media within Publicis Groupe. Supporting markets across APAC and the Americas, the team partners with senior stakeholders to drive media transformation, innovation, and growth at scale. Beyond media, Nestlé and Publicis share a long-standing relationship spanning creative, digital transformation, data, technology and production, creating a uniquely integrated partnership.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

As Global Account Director, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, leading strategic initiatives across Nestlé's global portfolio and ensuring the delivery of best-in-class media consultancy, governance, and transformation programmes. Working across some of the world's most recognised brands, including Maggi, Nescafé, Nespresso, Starbucks at Home, Nido, NAN and KitKat, you will bring together expertise from across the Publicis Groupe network to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges and drive measurable impact. This is a highly visible role requiring strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence across multiple markets, disciplines and stakeholder groups. REPORTING TO: Global Managing Partner

Qualifications

What you'll be doing:

• Lead senior client relationships, acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor across global and regional stakeholders.
• Drive the development and delivery of media transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market priorities.
• Oversee cross-market projects and programmes, providing leadership, governance and clear direction to ensure successful execution.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency and growth through media, technology, data and operational best practice.
• Collaborate with specialist teams across the Publicis network to deliver integrated solutions that create measurable business outcomes.
• Champion high standards of client service, strategic thinking and operational excellence across all areas of responsibility.
• Lead, coach and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

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Additional Information

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.