AV Investment Manager

Company Description

We help brands make BOLD MOVES

Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it.

Clients used to give us media briefs that said "deliver 80% awareness" or "give me an impactful Christmas campaign."

Now we hear

"Take me from 4th to 1st in my category"

"Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%"

"Make me the most loved brand in my industry"

These are huge asks of media, that can't be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.

Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small.

This is why Zenith helps brands make BOLD MOVES.

Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers.

Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast - they are a better path to growth.

Bold moves build a partnership - we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success.

Bold Moves bring bigger ROI

This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers - it's why we are recognised as the UK's best media agency.

Our Commitment

At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective. We are committed to Publicis Groupe's wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.

Overview

As a result of onboarding new clients and internal promotions, we have created an opportunity for an AV Manager to join our talented AV team. If you are an AV Media Planner/Buyer craving the opportunity to grow, this could be the fresh start you need. You'll play a key role in shaping AV strategy for our high-profile brands, guiding them through a challenging marketplace while pushing your own career forward.

Responsibilities

What Will You Be Doing?

• Leading a team of AV buyers to deliver best-in-class activity across TV, Video and Cinema mediums ensuring all KPIs are delivered.
• Negotiating with various sales house teams to drive added value opportunities for your client.
• Meeting all deadlines set by either the AV team, planning team and/or the client - ensuring the team does the same.
• Ensuring all AV administration is completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Keeping abreast of changes within the AV marketplace - sharing market intelligence with the AV team.
• Working with the team to ensure that all KPIs and any audit specifics are achieved.
• Building productive relationships with planning teams and the clients (understanding the client's organisational structure and the market they operate in).
• Using the appropriate systems and technology to get under the skin of audience behaviour and consumption of TV, Video and Cinema.

Qualifications

Core skills will include:

• Extremely confident with the implementational planning of TV, Video and Cinema.
• Expert knowledge of BrandOcean/MediaExplorer, TechEdge, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced knowledge of the media auditing process - existing relationships with Ebiquity would be an advantage.
• Creative and open to new ideas with the confidence to challenge briefs.
• Advanced presentation skills.
• Advanced communication skills - working across the team, within the wider agency, with clients and media owners.
• A proven track record of managing people.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with people - within the team, within the wider agency, with clients and media owners of all levels too.

Additional Information

Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans, we also offer:

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity 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.
• BENEFITS 24/7 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 POLICIES We 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 OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits 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.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).