Associate Account Director

Publicis Groupe UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

BRAND: Starcom
Job Function: Client Management
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Specialist
Workplace Type: Hybrid

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!

Overview

Publicis ONE is our "Power of One" solution for LEGO, a custom-built team created with one purpose in mind - to be LEGO's partner in unlocking transformative growth in the evolving play landscape. We'll build upon LEGO's legacy as a kids' playmate, evolving to become a leading playmaker in entertainment. We are a team of master builders who all share a passion for the LEGO brand & play!

Our London-based Global, EMEA & UK team comprises c. 60 people, who are dedicated to LEGO's business, and supported by teams in 55 markets across the world, who are a true extension of our team.

Publicis ONE is looking for a new Associate Director to work on one of our latest and most exciting clients, LEGO. This is an opportunity to work on the leading global toy brand, who are trusted and recognized worldwide - and be a part of a team leading the change and driving business into the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Account Director in managing the client relationship and delivery of best in class work across planning and account management, and be the main day-to-day contact for the agency with the client teams.
• Support the Account Director in owning and delivering multimarket brief responses and media plans, for LEGO's global budget initiatives including Sustainability, Education, Digital Consumer Engagement and Game.
• Ensuring accurate and timely delivery amongst the team of projects including Media Guidelines, Monthly Reports, Demand reports, and any ad-hoc requests.
• Ensure that all projects and deliverables are met on time and to the highest standard.
• Support the Account Director in reviewing plans, as well as presenting back to clients.
• Work with the markets and Digital Hub in London to ensure we are delivering connected, smooth and progressive campaigns in all territories, aligning to Global LEGO guidance and best practice.
• Plan, manage and collaborate closely with Investment, Audience & Insights, Offline and Digital teams to plan and activate centrally managed campaigns globally.
• Be comfortable using data to help support in strategic campaign responses across global, and guiding the team.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of client business from current and historical perspectives.
• Be an active participant in helping build the Publicis One team and culture, working across different briefs, brainstorms and plenty of chances to collaborate across the Lego account regionally and globally.
• Manage the Account Manager and two Account Executives progression and understanding of the account and media planning.
• Supervise and direct the team pulling together competitive analysis and reporting, using data to fuel insights and recommendations for the client.

The right person will have:

• 5/7+ years' experience in a media agency, in a local or ideally a multi-market planning role.
• Collaborative mindset and approach, used to managing a team and dotted line reports.
• History managing client relationships.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, able to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple projects and tasks at once.
• Confident presenting to both internal staff & clients at a high level.
• Inquisitive, with a desire to question, learn, and pick up new skills.
• Enthusiasm for a client's business and an ability to translate media results into business outcomes for LEGO.

Critical Skills

• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task, and manage LEGO's matrix marketing organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to think critically and challenge/question assumptions, to ensure the best possible delivery for your client.
• Analytical abilities, use a broad range of analytical approaches and techniques, being able to show your team how to translate data into useful learnings and clear actions.
• Good knowledge of digital and other media.
• Excel and PPT experience mandatory.

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).