Investment 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!

Job description

This is an entry level role within the PG One Investment team.

Working within the UK media function for Publicis Groupe’s single largest client, with a spend in the UK and Ireland of over $200Million USD, P&G UK&I.

The Investment Team sit within PGOne and hold the buying briefs for all media for Procter & Gamble.

As an Investment Executive you will sit within a team of which is responsible for the implementation and buying media across all P&G brands.  These cover sectors as diverse as Razors, Haircare, Femcare, and Homecare. 

The Investment Team is driven by defined measurables and accountability and we are second to none in terms of the quality and control delivered to our client. You will understand and learn how consumers of P&G products behave, who they are and how they consume media.  The scale and intensity of the account means that it is a fantastic training ground in buying excellence.

You will be working across a number of brands across a selection of mediums, mainly TV and will be ensuring implementation of deals and delivery of targets and results. 

Key responsibilities

• Campaign Management: Develop and execute TV advertising campaigns for all P&G brands, including airtime selection, daily trading, and monitoring to ensure KPIs are met.
• Contractor Liaison and Negotiation: Coordinate and negotiate with TV and VoD contractors to meet and exceed campaign targets, and reconcile scheduling terms.
• Team and Market Updates: Provide regular updates to the team, stay informed on market changes, and share relevant insights.
• Client Collaboration and Implementation: Work closely with business teams and clients to meet campaign objectives, and plan and deliver non-TV media campaigns.
• Best Practices and Relationships: Maintain best practice guidelines across categories and build strong relationships with media owners for future opportunities.

An Investment Manager will be your line manager and you will have considerable exposure to the Investment Director.  You will also be working closely with a Senior Executive who will coach and supervise you to ensure delivery of results as well as your development.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Self-Driven and Positive: Results-oriented and solutions-focused with a positive outlook.
• Strong Communication: Excellent communication skills, promptly responding to emails and requests.
• Project Management: Superior skills in managing tasks and priorities on busy accounts.
• Accuracy and Numeracy: Exceptional attention to detail and strong maths skills.
• Data Proficiency: Comfortable working with numbers, large datasets, and proficient in Excel, including basic formulae.
• Adaptability: Quick to learn new systems and databases.
• Deadline-Oriented: Effective under pressure, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrates problem-solving abilities and adherence to best practices.

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

The deadline to apply for this role is 14/08/24