Account Executive

  • Full-time

Company Description

Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.

Who We Are in the UK? 

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.

Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short term goals to long term transformation.

We’ve proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we’re using it to provide a launch pad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate

•       Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns

•       Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people

•       Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees

•       Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a ‘yes’ agency

•       People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

We are an accredited member of the IPA and offer outstanding Learning and Development programmes. We pride ourselves on having an industry leading Accelerator Programme (our ‘Grad’/Entry Level programme for all entry level hires) as well as programmes to develop each level. Every single member of staff has a personal development plan and we care about every individual’s career development equally.

Job Description

This role is split across 4 accounts and would benefit an ambitious, individual who has the energy and skills to help the team accelerate these brands in new directions. You need to have great communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Close attention to detail and a positive attitude are also crucial.

You will work towards gaining a good working knowledge in both traditional media (TV, OOH, Print etc) and digital both from a hands on perspective but also through Publicis Media’s world class Learning and Development Programme. You will be expected to help the team develop ideas both internally and within a cross-agency group that challenges our clients and makes their brands famous. 

As a person you will be highly enthusiastic and collaborative as you assist in the day to day delivery of the campaigns, researching into audiences, management of reporting and the development of brand activations.

This role would benefit an ambitious, pro-active individual who wants to make an immediate impact in the area of day to day campaign planning and delivery. 

Responsibilities & Requirements

·       Accountability: Hold yourself and others to a very high standard of professionalism and product.

·       Ambition: Vision and skills to help the team accelerate your brands in new directions.

·       Communication: You need to have great communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

·       Confidence: Get involved in discussions with passion and enthusiasm.

·       Creativity/Innovation: You will be expected to work within the team to develop innovative solutions within a cross-agency group that challenge our clients to think differently and makes their brands category leaders. 

·       Devil is in the detail: Be a stickler for detail working as one team across all disciplines within the agency. 

·       Discovery: Learn how to confidently interpret and analyse multiple data streams from client campaigns and internal business to draw insights that influence our approach and strategy resulting in unparalleled solutions.

·       Growth: You will be expected to play a role in the business development of the accounts and the agency, working with the planning team to help identify organic growth opportunities as well as participating in new business projects.

·       Leadership: Reporting to an Account Manager and Senior Account Executive, you will be supported by Account Directors on each account.

·       Proactive: Be aware of what's going on inside and outside of the agency/industry and how that could benefit clients.

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