Account Executive

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

The Team

The Planning team at Starcom build relationships with clients, partners, and internal and external colleagues within our Groupe to deliver powerful work that will grow our clients’ businesses. Our goal is to become our clients’ most indispensable partners by building roadmaps with them that will identify quickest paths to growth. We work most closely with our Strategy, DDT, Investment and Performance teams to ensure smooth management of the business overall. We put great emphasis in landing our powerful Human Experience proposition through the use of intelligence-led systems and data. In one sentence: it is our collective job to deliver brilliant work, seamless operational management, and ensure that the work we deliver for our clients and our agency is profitable, enabling long term partnerships.

What will you be doing?

 This role calls for a dynamic, brave & passionate planning mind to join and support the media planning team in working for a crucial and long-term client, Visa. This market-leading client is on a transformational journey to drive brand love through intelligent data led media solutions. Our team connects with the brilliant minds across our agency – from data and tech, to partnerships and channel buying specialists to deliver brilliant media plans that are super engaging for our audience. You will also join us in working closely with Publics creative agency Saatchi & Saatchi, to deliver a “Power of One” solution for Visa, where creative and media work hand-in-hand.

It will be your responsibility to contribute to the smartest & bravest media ideas for this key client. Your enthusiasm for this role, and talent for communication, will be the key to your success in the team.

• Understand all relevant systems and tools and apply this to channel planning and audience strategy
• Show proactivity and interest in client's business, sharing category news and information with team
• Nail brilliant basics in terms of organising meetings, team admin, clear contact reports
• Support Account Manager in delivering absolute financial accuracy and PO management
• Build Starcom's internal operational reputation through diligence on all reporting, timesheets etc.
• Build Starcom's reputation, positive relationships with media owners and partner agencies
• Support on campaign planning and implementation across sport, sponsorship, travel, and supporting small businesses for a client that’s pushing for innovation.

What are we looking for?

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic analytical skills to problem solve and apply skills
• An interest/understanding of different paid media platforms.
• Ability to remain organised and manage timelines.
• Experience using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Open mind to learning about the industry, the role and agency life

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).

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