Planning Account Manager

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years,Starcom is 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!

Job Description

Join us in working with LEGO, a brand-new and exciting client win, and AB InBev, one of our global flagship accounts. With LEGO, you'll be part of a team that embodies creativity, imagination, fun, and quality. We need someone who can drive innovation while protecting LEGO's status as the most reputable brand in the world. If you have experience in kids' advertising, that's a plus!

Simultaneously, you'll work with AB InBev, managing iconic beer brands like Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Corona. AB InBev operates in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, and they expect their agency partners to reflect their culture. Your confidence, attention to detail and keenness to develop your media planning expertise will be ideal for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with AB InBev and Lego, fostering a ‘one team’ culture.
• Media Planning: Demonstrate expertise in media planning fundamentals, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and detail.
• Innovation and Change: Embrace change and push for innovative solutions that drive client success.
• Market Understanding: Have a deep understanding of the gaming market and the communities that influence game releases.
• End-to-End Leadership: Lead end-to-end media planning responses, showcasing strong channel knowledge and the ability to engage senior clients.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of media channels, and their applicable role in a media plan
• You will have a good understanding of the SQUAD process
• Be able to build strong, trusted relationships with clients
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior team members, with the view to begin to have your own direct reports
• Show interest in building Starcom's reputation, and positive relationships with media owners and partner agencies
• It is important to be solutions-focused, and drive this thinking in the wider team
• Strong organisational skills - the Planning team sits at the heart of many other media teams. Your ability to coordinate various work streams in a skilled and efficient manner is imperative

Additional Information

Starcom 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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