Global Business Director

**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 solvecomplex challenges. Our collective brilliance exposes breakthroughs. Our capability unleashes creativity. We pursue a new perspective and deliver a new kind of ROI.

Zenith Global are 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 Reckitt, TikTok, Edrington, Coty, Electrolux and Nestlé.

Key areas of focus include:

- Build strong, trusted working relationships with key clients in media, procurement and content marketing/sponsorship.
- Work closely and collaboratively with the Head of Media EMEA, to provide guidance and support for their marketing objectives and ambitions for business growth.
- Manage EMEA & Middle East relationship with key clients, contribute to management of global relationship.
- Develop new ideas and propositions to expand the Global & EMEA audiences and guide them through to implementation
- Manage central services, including comms strategy development, digital strategy & deployment, analytics and operations for a team of 15 based in London and offshore. Set the direction, ensure excellent client service and optimize the P&L to deliver greatservice, profitably.
- Work with local teams to continually improve local planning output.
- Clearly articulate the value of the output of the central team to the global and regional clients.
- Bring relevant thought leadership and new services to the client to expand our scope of work. Propose proactive projects that will generate value for the client. Manage and win RFPs for additional services, including other ByteDance product lines
- Successfully and seamlessly on-board new markets as the client continues to expand their footprint within the EMEA region.
- Collaborate with the commercial and legal teams to manage our commercial relationship with the client, including negotiation with procurement, management of local market fees and MSA updates.
- Support our network of local offices servicing the client. Address and resolve service issues and manage the client satisfaction survey.
- Partner with the Global Client Lead to expand our broader relationship with them across Publicis Groupe, including data, creative, technology and production services.

You will be joining a diverse global team with a consistent focus on innovation, particularly in digital services.

**Qualifications**

Who we’re looking for:

- Previous experience managing a team as a Senior Account Director or as a Business Director (or equivalent roles) on big global account.
- The creativity to contribute to new ideas for the client (as part of a multi-disciplinary team) and the tenacity to see them through to implementation.
- Previous experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and building trust and credibility with key clients.
- Previous experience working across multiple markets and managing a diverse team.
- Clear grasp of technical digital concepts with reasonable practical technical knowledge, but a leader rather than a practitioner.
- Ability to managing upwards and engage with senior leadership within Publicis.
- Ability to look at the greater picture and deep dive into granular detail when needed.
- Strong team player who is keen to learn and upskill others in the team.
- A global mindset as well as an appreciation for local nuances is critical
- Identify new areas for growth delivering additional revenues