Blue 449 is one of the 6 media agency brands of Publicis Media and is growing rapidly. 

We have a wide range of interesting clients from retail goliaths such as ASDA and Dixons Carphone to smaller luxury business such as Ralph Lauren and Fortnum & Mason.

We have many long-standing client relationships and an enviably strong client retention record. Our clients value us for our honesty, openness and willingness to collaborate, as well as our rich understanding of their businesses. Our work both prioritises the proven and is driven by a hunger for invention. 

As an agency we believe strongly in two philosophies ‘Open Source’ and ‘Business Outcome first’.  

‘Open Source’: Today, a media agency must think flexibly, learn fast, respond swiftly, collaborate widely, nurture technology, amplify ideas, read data and operate at the very heart of businesses. It must sit at the intersection of data and ideas. There is a parallel for this in technology. It’s called open source.  Open source is a philosophy born in the world of software development that has since been applied to other fields. The core principle is that the source code of software programs be made publically available for adaptation, modification and development.  This is why we put collaboration at the heart of what we do.  We are happy to work with a variety of companies, whatever is the right answer for our clients, to make great things happen. 

Business Outcome: In order to deliver business effect for our clients we need to get close to their 1st party data.  We believe that a move away from media metrics is vital if you want to be a business partner rather than a supplier.  Start with the desired business outcome and work back from there! 

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This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to work on transitioning a global brand and developing creative, data driven solutions for some fantastic household names.

Part of the new bespoke planning & buying unit designed by Publicis Media, you will be part of a new division growing its own innovative and collaborative culture.This is a unique data led proposition that combines the best talent from across Publicis Media. You will be working closely with experts from Digitas, Data Sciences and Publicis Media Content teams to deliver brilliant, market leading strategies. 

You will be sitting in a fully integrated hub and this is a unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to work on transitioning a global brand, developing data driven solutions for some fantastic household names.

Overall role description
 The planning Account Director is a pivotal role within the new team.  They are the key point of contact for multiple client contacts on a day to day basis long with team management responsibility. In this role there is great opportunity for creativity alongside a multitude of Publicis resource at your disposal. 

What are you tasked with?

• Managing the creation, direction and on-going development of your client’s media strategy,, across several household name wellness brands. 
• Injecting innovation into the client’s media solutions across multiple brands.
• Ultimate quality control of all plan execution.

Knowledge, skills and attitude required:

• Strong communication planning skills.
• An excellent all round knowledge of media
• High degree of financial acumen.
• The capability and desire to build relationships with partners and creative agencies.
• The aptitude to develop teamwork and the mentorship of junior members of your team.
• Be an ideas person, excited to brainstorm new approaches and solutions for clients.
• A strong collaborator who is skilled at bringing together teams to ensure smart strategic thinking and excellent channel planning.
• Be a confident and articulate presenter, with the ability to present to senior clients and internal agency teams. 

• Have solid planning experience across all media channels 
• Have worked on a large account, ideally with a portfolio of brands to manage

Training and development

Training is critical to our people’s development and we have a strong training programme in place for all seniority levels, including the extensive Publicis Media Talent Learning & Development programs.

Location

From mid- March 2019 you will be based in the new BBC Broadcasting House (White City, west London), a stunning redevelopment. With Westfield opposite you will be spoiled for choice in how to spend your lunch break!

Prior to mid-March we are based on Cleveland Street, W1T.

Benefits and perks:

• 25 days holiday 
• Participation in annual Company bonus scheme
• Life cover (4 x salary)
• Permanent health insurance (3/4 of gross salary index linked up to the age of 60)
• Company Pension 
• Free breakfast every day
• Subsidised canteen
• Free eye tests, £50 off first pair of glasses
• Dental insurance at reduced rates
• Discounted gym membership (Fitness First)
• Season ticket loan
• Bike to work scheme member
• Free employee support program
• Monthly all-company ‘Skint Night’ socials
• Publicis Media agile working policy after 6 months service
• Training including access to Linkedin Learning and continued Talent Team L&D sessions