Global Planning Account Manager

Publicis Groupe; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications agency seeks a Global Account Manager to oversee high-impact media campaigns for major clients like AB-InBev and Suntory. The role involves client relationships, project coordination, and media planning across global markets, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

REFLECTION DAYS for well-being

HELP@HAND BENEFITS

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES

FLEXIBLE WORKING

BIRTHDAY DAY OFF

GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS

Qualifications

• Experience in global/regional media planning required.
• Proven project and time management skills necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day client lead for media campaigns.
• Coordinate timelines and project deliverables across markets.
• Lead client status meetings and manage communications.

Skills

Media planning

Project management

Client communication

Collaborative mindset

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years,Starcomis a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly,Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

About the ClientsYou’ll be working across two powerhouse clients:

• AB-InBev – The world’s largest brewer with brands like Stella Artois, Budweiser and Corona.

• Suntory Global Spirits – Home to premium spirits including Maker’s Mark, Laphroaig and Hibiki.

Both are dynamic, fast-paced accounts that offer opportunities to work globally and regionally on high-impact campaigns.

Job Description

As a Global Account Manager, you’ll be the day-to-day planning lead for key global/regional media campaigns across both clients. You’ll manage client relationships, coordinate global-local communication, and ensure seamless project delivery across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a day-to-day client lead, delivering responses and support with speed and accuracy.

• Coordinate global deliverables, timelines and planning tools with minimal oversight.

• Lead client status meetings and manage follow-ups.

• Collaborate with local markets on planning briefs, feedback and escalations.

• Support campaign planning, competitive reporting, and budget tracking.

• Help shape best practices and consolidate learnings across regions.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in global or regional media planning across multiple channels.

• Proven project management and time management skills.

• Comfortable presenting to and communicating with clients daily.

• A collaborative mindset with a solutions-driven attitude.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for building relationships across global teams.

Additional Information

Starcomhas fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and IncomeProtectionPlanswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity 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 BENEFITS24/7 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 POLICIESWe 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 OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of ourbenefits 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 Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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