Account Executive (PSE)

Publicis Groupe UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media company in London seeks an Account Executive to manage audience projects and strengthen client relationships in sports and media. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, an analytical mindset, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. This position offers an annual salary of £28,850, hybrid work options, and a range of fantastic benefits including additional paid leave for well-being.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

REFLECTION DAYS

HELP@HAND BENEFITS

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES

FLEXIBLE WORKING

GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Qualifications

• Confident working with large datasets.
• Interest in the commercial world of sport and media.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead and support media research projects.
• Manage audience reporting and global broadcast databases.
• Identify trends and contextualise sports performance.
• Share knowledge across the team.

Skills

Strong communicator

Analytical mindset

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Client servicing skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

The Role

As an Account Executive, you'll dive into the data behind global sports and media audiences- turning numbers into insights that shape big decisions. You'll help organise and manage audience projects across multiple markets, keeping things running smoothly day-to-day and supporting strong client relationships along the way.

If you've got a curious mind, love digging into data, and have a genuine passion for the business side of sport and media, this one's for you. You'll work closely with project leads across a range of clients and sports properties, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted extension of rights holder insight teams and delivering exceptional service.
• Lead and support media research projects - interpreting briefs, analysing audience data, and presenting insights to senior stakeholders.
• Manage and quality-check audience reporting and global broadcast databases across TV, streaming and social platforms.
• Use data to identify trends and contextualise sports performance within the wider media landscape.
• Share knowledge across the team and contribute ideas to enhance PSE's products and services.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with excellent client servicing skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset and confident working with large datasets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interest in the commercial world of sport and media.

Nice to have (not required):

• Knowledge of TV ratings systems (e.g. Techedge, Infosys).
• Experience with SQL, Python, or visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Additional information

Employees joining The Pack, which is an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,850.

The recruitment process

1. Apply and get started!
2. Show us what you've got - complete some fun, interactive tasks through Arctic Shores' assessment. Look out for this in your emails following your application!
3. A quick chat with a recruiter to get to know you better and for you to ask any questions and let us know if you require any adjustments.
4. Join us for a virtual assessment day where you can showcase your skills and strengths.
5. We'll give you feedback, post assessment day, whether or not we move forward with your application.

Benefits

Publicis Sport & Entertainment 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.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

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