Media Planning Account Director - 12 month FTC

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We are making positive impact with our amazing clients, through our capabilities in Consulting, Products & Platforms, Customer Engagement and Digital Media. 

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Digitas is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, to start mid November

We are looking for an established Media Planning Account Director to join our team, working on a retail client! 

You will be responsible for:

• Manage client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and high-quality service.
• Lead strategic planning and cross-channel media recommendations.
• Oversee campaign execution and reporting, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Management of 1 direct report
• Provide leadership and development for team members.
• Manage financial aspects of accounts to ensure profitability.
• Manage various stakeholders internally and externally, working in cross-functional teams
• Identify business development opportunities and drive revenue growth.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in client service/media planning at Account Director level
• Experience with multi-market clients (EMEA, APAC etc)
• Experience with FMCG or Retail clients 
• Strong knowledge of Paid & Organic Social
• Strong understanding of media touchpoints and marketing principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of media tools like AdDynamix and TGI.
• Experience in managing teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.

If you're passionate about media and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply to join our team!

Digitas UK 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.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”

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.

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