Account Executive

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!

The client

Publicis “Power of One” solution for LEGO, a custom-built team created with one purpose in mind – to be LEGO’s partner in unlocking transformative growth in the evolving play landscape. We’ll build upon LEGO’s legacy as a kids’ playmate, evolving to become a leading playmaker in entertainment. We are a team of master builders who all share a passion for the LEGO brand & play!

What will you be doing?

• Support the in the day-to-day tasks for media planning and account management. 
• Staying up to date with consumer research related to clients’ business and feeding these insights into client brief responses and reports.
• Help the team track and manage finance reporting.
• Support the Account Manager in the development of competitive analysis and reporting, using data to fuel insights and recommendations for the client.
• Use of research tools to help support in strategic campaign responses.
• Support in reviewing plans, as well as presenting back to clients.
• Ensuring accurate and timely delivery of projects and any ad hoc requests from the client. 

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• We are looking for someone starting out in the world of media and marketing, with a desire to start your career across an exciting client
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be dealing with stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical abilities, use a broad range of analytical approaches and techniques, being able to translate data into useful learnings and clear actions
• Experience using Excel and PowerPoint

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).

Outlining the recruitment process in the job ad

• Step 1: Written application
• Step 2: Measure Potential - Arctic Shores’ task-based assessment. You will be asked to complete some exciting, engaging tasks which will help us get to know you better! In return, you’ll receive a personalised feedback report. You can see a demo HERE to familiarise yourself with this part of the process
• Step 3: Recruiter call – A member of the early careers team will be in touch to arrange a call to discuss your application, give you more information about the role and answer any questions you have for us at this stage.
• Step 4: Assessment centre – You’ll be invited to one of our assessment centres where you will be able to showcase all your key skills and strengths across a variety of activities.
• Step 5: Outcome – You will receive a job offer, or feedback if you have been unsuccessful.

Employees joining The Pack, which is an 18-month early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,000