Account Executive - Spark Foundry

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

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. 

The client

Mondelez and their FMCG brands need no introduction! Cadbury have been inventing, inspiring and investing in a nation of chocolate lovers for nearly 200 years. As the biggest confectionary brand in the UK spending £30m+ per year, the nation’s favourite have been pleasing our pallets and bringing purpose and empathy to their marketing for years.

Responsibilities

• Support the Account Manager in delivering research, insights and ideas for media plans
• 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

• We are looking for someone who 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

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with employees being office-based on Mondays and two other days during the working week.

If you have any adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.