Starcom is the Human Experience Company; we believe that our clients’ competitive advantage lies in understanding people better, and acting on that understanding faster than the competition.

The future lies in bringing together media, creativity and data to create powerful experiences that will drive faster growth. We are the flagship Publicis Media agency to do this through our Power of One client teams that span clients such as Stellantis, P&G, Samsung, P&O and Visa.

We work differently to most agencies and base many of our models on consultancy ways of working to build a more agile workforce in this hybrid world. We complement our account teams with Squads – small teams that work for a short period to solve a specific brief. We hold cross discipline Sprints to crack client briefs at speed. These processes are designed to fuel high performance and fast results through collaboration.

Even in this most challenging period, Starcom has had an exceptional 12 months. We have welcomed brilliant clients such as Stellantis, Ferrero, Axa, KP Snacks and E.ON into the fold. Our client satisfaction scores are among the highest in the market, significantly above agency norms. We place a huge focus on our team and have driven flagship DEI 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 in 2021.

Starcom operates in over 100 markets across the world. We have very close ties to our global HQ in Chicago who encourage learning and sharing best practice with our colleagues around the world. We are part of Publicis Groupe.

The Client(s)

The Acquisition team specializes in direct response in all its myriad forms.  You’ll be part of a fully integrated team which includes search (PPC/SEO/Social), Online Direct Response, Acquisition, Mobile, TV, Radio, Press, D2D, Direct Mail and Analytics. 

The team operate as a group resource working across Publicis Media’s client base which we service completely within the department. Client portfolio includes travel, charity, utilities, finance and retail.  Not only a diverse range of sectors, but also working on some of the largest and most dynamic clients within the agency. Established clients who sit in the team include Braun, Gillette, Oral-B, P&O Ferries, Enterprise & Thorntons.

The Role

The Performics Acquisition team is entering into a period of huge growth with new business being won frequently including traditional CPA affiliates, but also lead generation campaigns, mobile acquisition and consultancy clients. This role is required to lead the affiliate programmes for QVC and handle all publisher partners involved, devise strategy and ultimately grow the client’s acquisition business.

Specifically the role encompasses:

• Strategic management of the clients’ business and responsibility for all aspects of tactical implementation;
• Aid in the swift and efficient delivery of new affiliate on boarding objectives;
• Maintaining close relationships with top Publishers, as well as managing budgets in line with other online media channels to ensure the client is spending properly;
• Reporting on performance to the client on a regular basis with insights into the programme and highlighting any additional opportunities for growth;
• Budget and sales reconciliation support for the affiliate teams client base;
• Understanding and supporting affiliates with tracking issues, reporting problems or interface issues across a variety of affiliate network technologies;

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who is passionate about online and performance led marketing.  Ideally they will have had experience working with top tier clients in an Affiliate capacity, either at a network, agency or manages the channel in-house at a brand.

With ROI being central to all performance clients an individual with a strong analytical and inquisitive mind is required.    

Working to deadlines and being effective under pressure is also key.  They need strong admin skills and good attention to detail as well as being numerate and accurate.  Ideally they should be proficient in the use of media booking and research systems such as Prisma, Excel and PowerPoint.

They need strong negotiation skills as well as the ability to build and maintain strong and effective relationships with media owners.

The ability to work strongly both within a team and on their own is essential, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are paramount.  Good presentation skills are required for this role with previous experience of presenting in front of clients ideal but not essential.

Starcom 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. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process.  If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us.