Account Executive - Spark Foundry

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 is a great opportunity to join the Spark Foundry Planning Team working on one of Spark’s largest clients, Asda. Asda is the UK’s third biggest supermarket and it’s on a mission to get to number 2 – to do this, they are looking to shake things up, do things differently and test an learn.

The work can run across big brand campaigns (such as buddy the elf) tactical trading activity (offers and deals) and George (Asda’s fashion brand) so it’s a varied account with plenty of opportunity for growth.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the Account Senior Executive and 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.
• Developing and applying your own solid cross media expertise.
• Assisting in developing planning presentations for key campaigns.
• Showing financial aptitude through accurate client budgeting and reporting.

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

This role is for an immediate start. Applications close on the 17th March 2024. 

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 employees being office-based on Mondays and two other 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.