Programmatic Executive - Starcom

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

Programmatic Account Executives at APEX are responsible for helping support Programmatic Account Managers in the activation, performance and management of APEX Guaranteed Value Based Solutions – including Guaranteed Outcomes. Execs act as the conduit between agencies and the internal programmatic trading team, are responsible for delivering best in class service to achieve and surpass client business objectives. 

This role will work across regional Guaranteed Outcomes accounts and will report into the Programmatic Director, APEX Guaranteed in London.

Responsibilities

• Working across a roster of key programmatic accounts by offering outstanding service and strategic programmatic support.
• Work cross-functionally with trading teams to ensure traders have all launch collateral for campaign activation / set up for success in a timely manner.
• Turn campaign insights into strategic actions to drive success and share with colleagues and clients.
• Ensure all reporting, (weekly, monthly, PCA) is delivered in line with APEX SLA’s
• Monitor campaign performance in line with pre-defined business objectives i.e. Performance, Pacing, & Profit.
• Active contributor in building ‘best-in class’ framework to achieve guaranteed outcomes both tech & delivery
• Build, maintain and manage relationships with Publicis Agencies, DSPs, & associated tech vendors.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Basic understanding of the digital marketing industry and media landscape.
• Effective time management skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Outstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Superb attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects or tasks at once.
• Curious mind and a keen interest in new digital marketing technology.

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 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.