Account Executive

Publicis Groupe UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication group in London is seeking an Account Executive / Planning Executive to strengthen client relationships and execute media campaigns. This hybrid role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, with responsibilities spanning campaign strategy, client liaison, and performance optimisation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring seamless campaign execution and contributing to client success.

Benefits

Work Your World opportunity

Reflection Days

Help@Hand Benefits

Family Friendly Policies

Flexible working, bank holiday swap, and birthday day off

Great local discounts

Qualifications

• Exceptional ability to prioritise and manage individual workload effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and ensure optimal delivery for clients.
• Proficiency in utilising analytical approaches to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing media campaigns that align with client objectives.
• Act as a bridge between clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication.
• Create and update key documents and materials for the team.
• Work closely with Digital, Partnerships, Analytics, and Strategy teams.
• Track campaign performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with local markets and channel leads to gather updates.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Analytical Abilities

Job description

BRAND: Spark Foundry
Job Function: Client Management
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Entry
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

Spark Foundry is part of a thriving global media network and part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

Who We Are in the UK?

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate

• Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
• Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people
• Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
• Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency
• People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

Our Commitment

We are diverse through our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and, via regular surveys and our grassroots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Overview

We currently have openings for both Planning Executives and Account Executives, each playing a vital role in delivering exceptional client experiences and driving our business forward.

As an Account Executive / Planning Executive, you'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining strong client relationships. You'll collaborate closely with various teams to ensure seamless campaign execution and contribute to the future-proofing of our client's business. Your role will involve both strategic planning and hands-on execution, providing a comprehensive understanding of the marketing landscape.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Strategy & Execution: Assist in developing and executing media campaigns that align with client objectives and target audiences.
• Client Liaison: Act as a bridge between clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of client needs.
• Documentation & Reporting: Create and update key documents and materials for the team and clients to ensure smooth operations.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with Digital, Partnerships, Analytics, and Strategy teams to ensure flawless campaign launches.
• Monitoring & Optimisation: Track campaign performance and collaborate with channel leads to identify areas for improvement and performance optimisation.
• Market Coordination: Coordinate with local markets, activation specialists, and channel leads to gather updates and ensure alignment.

Qualifications

• Organisational Skills: Exceptional ability to prioritise and manage individual workload effectively.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to challenge assumptions and ensure optimal delivery for clients.
• Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in utilising a broad range of analytical approaches to translate data into actionable insights.

Additional information

Spark 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.
• HELP@HAND 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.

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