Company description
Zenith is the ROI Agency. 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. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the media arm of Publicis Groupe.

Over the past year, Publicis Media hasbeen transforming the way we do our business. From structuring our investment practice around data and digital to bringing our strategy, data sciences and research practice under one house, we’ve been shaping Publicis Media to be the media network of tomorrow. One that both you and I want to work at.

Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for growth opportunities by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle

Overview
As a Planning Manager at Zenith, you will oversee a team of media professionals in developing ideas and activations that drive human connections. You will lead the team in pursuing innovative, well-targeted, communication and connection solutions across a variety of media to meet or exceed client objectives & drive business.

Zenith has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture. As the Human Experience company,



we are pleased to offer the opportunity to work from anywhere.

Responsibilities

Ensures strong client relationships with quality of deliverables and client satisfaction

Maintains an in-depth knowledge of client business both current and historical

Actively listens to clients and anticipates client need to build business and make Zenith indispensable

Communicates client objectives to internal stakeholders /staff members and clearly outlines a plan to meet them

Works with Director to develop and effectively sell through Zenith and Publicis Media business solutions

Continully looks for opportunities to improve the group/process/product

Co-ordinate with partner agencies and global counterparts to maintain efficient work streams

Ensures current staff is fully utilized and operating effectively/efficiently to meet client needs

Takes a leadership role in the training and development of new staff members

Maintain overall control of workflow and assigned team responsibilities and provides assistance where necessary to ensure timely completion of projects

Works closely with the Group Director to continually assess group members' professional development.

Proactively communicates performance goals, as well as accomplishments and improvement need to staff on a regular basis.

Effectively and professionally handles performance issues as they occur

Assist Director in maintaining revenue forecasting

Behaviors and deliverables consistently demonstrate thought leadership and innovation

Leads by example via work ethic,



team building approach, attitude and overall collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred

6+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management

Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Strong negotiating skills

Solid interpersonal and teamwork abilities

Able to build and strengthen client relationships

Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Strong analytical abilities·

Strong command of media research and reporting resources

Additional information
Salary
Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI USE
We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

Zenith is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest in Zenith , however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Manager, Media Planning (Ontario)
🏢 Publicis Groupe
📍 Ontario