Starcom is the Human Experience Company. A world-renowned media communications agency that architects connected human experiences to create value through precision marketing, content and technology solutions. With more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including in the UK: Samsung, P&G, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and more. Starcom is part of Publicis Media – the global media solutions group which also encompasses Zenith, Spark Foundry, Digitas and Blue 449 – a key division of Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups.

As a team, we are committed to delivering best in class work and results for our clients’ business. This is an exciting role within the Starcom Planning team working on Ferrero, one of Starcom’s newest wins. From big ideas to cultural icons, the Ferrero range hosts brands we know and love; Nutella, Roche, Thornton’s, Tic Tac and their ever expanding range of Kinder. With the size of brands playing an important factor of this role, the Account Manager will support on one flagship brand either Kinder or Roche, plus have the opportunity to lead selection of smaller brands. As with any new client, it’s our opportunity to showcase best practise, great planning and creative thinking, helping to drive the dial on award winning work.

The Role

• You will deliver communication plans that deliver against pre-agreed brand objectives, taking the lead from client brief through to PCA delivery.
• You will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of campaigns across all channels, with a focus on digital.
• You will oversee competitor & campaign reporting ensuring the work has strong insight and learnings which can be applied to future campaigns.
• You will oversee the budgeting and finance process, ensuring it's accuracy and detail is constantly maintained.
• You will support the director on major campaigns & initiatives.

• You are a highly organised individual, with excellent time management skills.
• You are of an analytical mindset, with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• You are both strategic and creative in your approach, with the confidence to challenge the client where necessary.
• You are a motivational leader, with the ability to bring out the best in junior members of the team when mentoring and training.
• You will be a proactive team member, with the initiative to find solutions around limitations.
• You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Publicis Media is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.