Strategist (Mid-Level)

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

This role focuses on the Mondelēz account, a significant and recent acquisition across Europe, onboarded in Q4 2022. The dedicated Mondelēz team harnesses the Power of People, Publicis, and Purple to elevate the marketer’s iconic snacking brands. The goal is to drive Mondelēz's growth in 2024 and beyond by creating magical consumer experiences that not only enhance brand health but also attract new consumers, build direct relationships, invite consumer data, and reduce reliance on paid media.

Join our dynamic central agency team leading the Mondelēz European relationship from our Spark London hub. This team collaborates with local Publicis offices across the region while staying connected with Mondelēz teams globally. Your role will involve crafting award-winning media campaigns centered on empathy, genuine human connection, and exceptional consumer experiences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and nurture strong relationships with key Mondelēz Europe clients across various brands and Insight and Analytics teams, understanding their business deeply.
• Collaborate with the Strategy Director to develop compelling narratives for clients, utilizing diverse data sources to inform breakthrough strategies.
• Partner with local market Planning teams to ensure they benefit from central strategic work while adapting recommendations to suit local nuances.
• Work closely with our Analytics COE to drive outcome-based channel planning and scenario modeling.
• Develop robust guidelines around sufficiency planning in collaboration with the central Strategic Team and Analytics COE, enhancing local market performance.
• Ensure the quality of our work reaches new heights, contributing to industry and MDLZ Media and Marketing award submissions.

Qualifications

• Strong media planning fundamentals from either a planning or strategy role at local or regional level
• Proficiency in holistic planning, integrating brand, traditional, performance, digital, etc.
• Proven track record in developing data-led communication solutions for top-tier clients.
• Some expertise in consumer research, insight development, and interpreting actionable insights.
• In-depth knowledge of media channels, technology interactions, and strategic advertising opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**Note:** This role may require travel to EU hubs.

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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