Planning Account Manager - job 5 of 5

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!

The Client

The Collective is the Publicis bespoke agency solution for the Stellantis brands (Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, Vauxhall). The world’s fourth largest OEM, the Collective is an integrated Starcom and Digitas offering that delivers end to end transformative solutions and business growth. We also work closely, in partnership, with our creative agency partners to deliver holistic solutions. Stellantis has an array of the world’s most exciting car brands and with a continued shift to electrification coupled with identifying synergies within their marketing operations, this is a fantastic client to work on to help them unlock growth in a platform world.

Are you driven by creativity, love strategic planning, and are ready to make a significant impact on a high-profile client account, this role is perfect for you!

The Stellantis team have an opportunity for a dynamic and passionate Account Manager to become a key point of contact for three of the Stellantis UK brands - Peugeout, Alpha Romeo and DS Automobiles.

What Will You Be Doing?

As our new Account Manager, you'll play a crucial role in our operations, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities while also driving forward our clients' and agency’s strategic visions. Here’s an overview of your responsibilities:

• Key Point of Contact: Serve as the main liaison for three Stellantis UK brands
• Strategic Planning: Help shape and drive brand and model strategies, bringing our clients’ visions to life across various media platforms.
• Growth Partner: Assist your Account Director in pushing for additional growth and success.
• Inspiration Leader: Influence and support the transformation journey of the Stellantis brands, maximising effectiveness through data and innovative media solutions.

What are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you’ll have had experience in a comms planning role,  supporting a variety of planning projects, including both brand and performance lead campaigns. 

• Experience working directly with clients in an agency environment
• Project management skills including driving accuracy, organization, and collaboration from our team
• Managing exec(s) and ensuring all outputs from them are of a high-quality standard
• Ability to work within and contribute to an agency team across media a
• A sound understanding of the communications planning process and an understanding of how digital channels can work alongside other media

Don’t be put off applying if you don’t meet all the criteria – if you meet over half, then this could be the right role for you; Apply Now!

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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