Account Executive

Account Executive - Zenith

Why is this an exciting opportunity  

At Zenith, we are a connected team with purpose. We are driven to create new perspectives through modern media. We believe marketing is a powerful investment that can build, grow brands, and increase business profitability. So, we unlock opportunities for growth by placing consumer behaviour, attitudes, and insights at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering return on investment, imagination, and insight. 

Central to this vision is the knowledge that we are only as good as our people. To grow our clients' business, we need to attract, retain, develop, and grow the brightest talent in the industry. We know it is not the sum of one, but the sum of all of us that make us great. Our behaviours are: Be Bold, Be Kind, Be Better Together.  

We’re determined to eradicate any barriers that prevent our people from achieving their fullest potential: 

• We offer progressive flexible working options to everyone at all levels – It’s not a policy. It’s behaviour led and reinforced through our values 

• Mental health & wellbeing is something we consider a priority – It’s championed by our own people internally and is a regular conversation 

• We have a lot of fun – we’re constantly looking at reinventing how we’re connecting with each other 

The transformation you will experience  

Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of media planning and buying? We're on the lookout for a spirited and detail-oriented Account Executive to join our team at Zenith. As an integral part of our collaborative crew, you'll play a key role in crafting memorable campaigns and ensuring our clients are delighted with the results.

As our Account Executive, you'll be the maestro orchestrating media buying activities across both digital and offline channels. Your primary goal? Delivering top-notch, accurate reporting and buying services that leave our clients cheering.

Publicis Groupe benefits  

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:   

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing  

• A rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”   

• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network  

• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes  

• A culture of open feedback and support to achieve your goals through our Career Conversations program   

• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs    

• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year  

• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits  

• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs  

Your scope will include:  

• Delivery of tasks to deadlines
• Accuracy of reporting and inputting
• Investment delivery and management
• Financial Management
• Campaign Management
• Execute the activation of campaigns as per the internal implementation plan in order to meet planned objectives
• Ensure campaigns are tracked and optimised and media post analysis is completed weekly
• Media implementation
• Responsible for accurate buying / execution of campaign objectives and buying strategy

You’ll possess:  

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar media role at a marketing agency is ideal
• Competent in media planning and/or media buying across either digital or offline channels 
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of audience trends across all media channels
• Complete knowledge and understanding of client media contracts and implement all aspects correctly

What type of person will be successful in this role:

• Clear and efficient communicator
• Someone who is capable of making decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Looks to find solutions that result in win-win outcomes for everyone involved.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Someone who is eager to learn and develop their media skills!

Zenith, as a part of Publicis Groupe, believes that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process. If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us.