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

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the media world? We are on the lookout for an experienced and dynamic Account Director to lead the planning and account management for the PUIG UK media team. In this pivotal role, you will be the primary point of contact, responsible for driving the strategic vision of both our client and agency. You will oversee the smooth running of day-to-day operations while supporting the Business Director in achieving additional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and drive forward the strategic vision for PUIG UK, ensuring all deliverables are insight-driven, relevant, and innovative.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal activation teams to bring out the unique essence of each brand and fragrance within the portfolio.
• Client Relationships: Build and nurture strong, trusted relationships with key clients, becoming their go-to contact for all needs and queries.
• Operational Excellence: Lead the team to deliver high-quality output daily and support the Business Director in producing outstanding work.
• Team Development: Cultivate a culture of curiosity, learning, and growth within your team. Set clear progression plans and be an inspiring leader who motivates and energizes.

Qualifications

•  Experience in a blended Comms Planning and Account Management role, ideally leading a variety of planning projects and an understanding of how to implement a holistic x-channel strategy
• Tight project leadership and management skills including driving accuracy, organization and collaboration from our team
• Unsurpassed attention to detail and media knowledge
• Team management, ensuring all outputs from them are of a high-quality standard
• Team development, instilling a culture of curiosity, learning, growth and pride
• Ability to work within and contribute to an integrated agency team across media and data

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).

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