Paid Search Associate Director

BRAND: Zenith
Job Function: Client Management
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid

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

We are hiring a Paid Search Associate Director to play a leading role on one of the world's most prestigious financial services brands - UBS, the largest wealth manager globally. This role sits at the heart of a truly international Paid Search operation, shaping how high-net-worth audiences discover and engage with UBS across multiple regions. You'll combine hands-on search expertise with thoughtful leadership, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable impact at scale. If you enjoy complex, global accounts and value craft, clarity and collaboration, this is a role where you can really make your mark.

Responsibilities

• Leading Paid Search strategy and activation for UBS across multiple international markets, with a strong focus on high-value lead generation
• Managing and developing a small, high-performing Paid Search team across London and offshore hubs, creating clarity, confidence and progression
• Acting as a trusted day-to-day partner to senior client stakeholders, translating business goals into effective search solutions
• Overseeing campaign planning, optimisation and performance, ensuring best practice across platforms and markets
• Working closely with global and regional teams to align local execution with central strategy
• Ensuring robust tracking, reporting and insight generation, with a clear focus on lead quality and commercial impact
• Contributing to wider Paid Search best practice, knowledge sharing and operational excellence within Zenith International

Qualifications

• Confidence managing complex accounts with high-value conversions and longer decision journeys
• A hands-on approach to search activation, optimisation and platform best practice
• SA360 experience

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.

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