Account Executive

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. 

The department

Spark Foundry’s planning department is the heart of the agency in terms of its function, its people and its location. We are diverse in our experience, personalities, nationalities and the clients we look after and we celebrate that diversity.

Our clients are professional but also creative and fun and this is reflected in the way we work and relate to each other. We know the way to deliver great work is to work together and we enjoy it. We are a tight-knit team who socialise together and share in each other’s successes.

The clients

This role is to work across three clients; Rail Delivery Group, Miele and Taco Bell. Three vastly different brands operating in completely different categories. This represents a brilliant opportunity to gain experience in working with different business, all with different needs and challenges, but all united in their desire to deliver great work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Account Manager in delivering research, insights and ideas for the media plans for the different clients
• Staying up to date with consumer research related to clients’ business and feeding these insights into client brief responses and reports.
• Assisting with responding to briefs from the client as and when required.
• Develop and apply your own solid cross media expertise.
• Assist in developing planning presentations for key campaigns.
• Show financial aptitude through accurate client budgeting and reporting.
• Grow your knowledge of Publicis Media practices.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with data and can pick out trends and insights.
• The Account Executive role requires strong attention to detail.
• A strong team player who wants to learn and develop their skillset
• This role requires an ideas person who is excited to brainstorm new approaches and solutions for clients.
• You should enjoy collaborating with others and be able to work in a fast-moving work environment.
• We are looking for someone who is proactive and results orientated

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).

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

The deadline to apply to this role is Sunday 18th August.