Account Executive, Planning

M&C Saatchi Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in London is looking for an Account Executive to join their Planning Team. This hybrid role involves developing media strategies, collaborating with clients, and executing campaigns. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in media planning and a proficiency in tools like Google Ads and Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in media planning and buying in digital media.
• Experience using media planning and advertising platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand campaign objectives.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify target audiences.
• Assist in developing comprehensive media plans.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Tools

Google Ads

Facebook Ads Manager

Programmatic DSPs

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Account Executive, Planning
Location: London office, hybrid working model with days required in office weekly

About Us

M+C Saatchi Performance is a forward-thinking performance marketing agency—and proud to be part of the M+C Saatchi Group network. While we benefit from the strength of the global group, we operate as an independent agency with our own vision, culture, and entrepreneurial mindset.

We specialise in innovative, data-driven solutions that drive measurable growth for ambitious brands. With a mobile-native legacy and a presence spanning eleven offices across four continents, we’re built for the demands of today’s hyperconnected world. Our approach is data-centric, ROI-positive, and results-focused—combining strategic thinking, creative intelligence, and flawless execution to deliver work that works.

The Role

M&C Saatchi Performance is seeking a highly motivated and talented Account Executive to join our Planning Team. As a Media Executive, you will play a critical role in developing and executing media strategies that drive client success. You will work closely with the Planning Manager, and clients to understand their objectives and deliver campaigns that exceed expectations.

As an Executive in the Planning team at M&C Saatchi Performance, you will hold a pivotal role in our client servicing team. Reporting directly to the Account Manager, your responsibilities lie in campaign planning and activation for our clients. You will assist the Manager in the end-to-end media planning process, with support from specialist teams such as Search and Social where required. This is a hybrid role based in London, offering you a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on our agency's success in the digital marketing landscape.

The Clients

We work across a range of clients, including Travel and Tourism, Retail, Entertainment, Wellness, Ride‑hailing. Campaigns are not limited to UK only and are activated across multiple markets globally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with account managers and clients to understand campaign objectives and KPIs.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify target audiences, market trends, and competitor insights.
• Assist in developing comprehensive media plans and strategies to achieve client goals.
• Recommend media channels and tactics, including but not limited to display, paid search, social media, and programmatic advertising.
• Create and manage media budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Collaborate with creative teams to ensure that ad creatives are aligned with media strategies.
• Execute and optimize media campaigns across various platforms.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance, providing regular reports and insights to clients.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies to continually improve campaign effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media vendors and partners.
• Provide exceptional client service by responding to client inquiries and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure all campaigns comply with industry best practices and regulations.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in media planning and a proven track record required.
• Digital platform certifications are considered a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in media planning and buying in digital media. Experience in an agency is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience of using media planning and advertising platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, and Programmatic DSPs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. Comfortable using functions, pivot tables, and formulas within Excel.
• Experience working with clients and providing exceptional customer service. The candidate should be capable of responding to client inquiries, addressing concerns, and building strong client relationships.
• Experience in managing media budgets and tracking spends is required.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret campaign data, analyse performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions to optimise media strategies.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously is important in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial for presenting media plans, providing regular client updates, and collaborating effectively with team members and clients.
• Understanding of digital marketing market trends and various media channels.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills across a business.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• A proactive and collaborative team player.

Location

• Hybrid role with a central London based office

M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.