Planning Account Manager

Company Description

Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are 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 though 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 grass roots 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. 

Job Description

Join Spark’s dynamic planning department, the heart of our agency, renowned for its diverse team and vibrant work culture. Planning Account Manager role will work on a client in the FMCG sector. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results through collaborative efforts. Our team is a blend of experienced, creative, and fun professionals who thrive on teamwork and celebrating each other’s successes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop innovative media plans that challenge clients to think differently and position their brands as category leaders.
• Client Relations: Maintain and foster strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and creativity.
• Media Integration: Ensure seamless integration across traditional and digital media channels to maximise campaign effectiveness.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor our team's executives, providing guidance, motivation, and fostering professional growth.
• Quality Control: Oversee and ensure the quality of all plans and proposals before client presentation.
• Market Awareness: Stay informed on industry trends and leverage insights to benefit client strategies.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with investment teams and other departments to deliver cohesive and impactful campaigns.

Key Hiring Criteria:

Key Selling Points:

• Client Exposure: Be client-facing from day one, participating in meetings and calls, and taking on real responsibility immediately.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from mentorship by experienced directors and ample opportunities for career advancement.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a tight-knit team that values teamwork and celebrates successes together.
• Diverse Portfolio: Work on exciting and high-profile FMCG campaigns across various renowned brands.
• Innovative Culture: Engage in a creative and forward-thinking environment that encourages innovative solutions.

If you are an ambitious individual with the vision to propel brands forward and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Spark’s planning department!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic media planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to challenge and persuade diplomatically.
• Strong foundation in both traditional and digital media channels.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Proactive, and capable of leading discussions with passion.

Additional Information

Spark Foundry 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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