Company description
As part of Publicis Groupe, we unleash the power of creativity, data, and media to deliver personalized experiences at scale. We have one of the most robust data sets in the industry and world-class marketplace connections and buying scale. You can’t escape it.
Our moment is as complex as it’s ever been. An era of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it that’s always whizzing, scrolling, streaming by. And it’s not slowing down.
Yet instead of staying connected — moving people with real human insight — marketers feel even more disconnected. Frantically optimizing with only the next few minutes in mind. Trying to solve this ever-evolving puzzle with a short-term focus.
Instead of pioneering an ever-expanding universe . . .
. . . And all the creative solutions that await us.
At Starcom, it’s never scared us when the kaleidoscope of marketing added another shiny mirror. We’ve seen this as an opportunity since Leo Burnett first reached his hands to the stars. To move the brands we support every day by truly knowing the real people who support them. Responsibly unlocking possibilities across new channels, new technologies, new data opportunities, and beyond.
It’s our opportunity to pioneer the next new world for your business. And to prove that media . . . is always the message. We know the next ten years will look a lot different. So will the ten after that. That’s where our expertise comes in to explore and decipher it all alongside you. Our people help you navigate what’s next, moving your business forward to the future by moving your customers forward today.
These days it’s no longer what you shout from the mountaintops. It takes true insight to move people at the human level — in a powerful, lasting way.
Because how you move people moves your business for good.
OverviewThe beauty of this role lies in the opportunity to truly own your work and make your mark on one of Starcom’s largest clients – a market leader in the trading category with a strong appetite for innovative executions and impactful media. As the Account Manager, you’ll get to spearhead dynamic campaigns with impressive content partnerships across all key channels in offline, digital and performance. You will craft media plans and recommendations with a full-funnel and integrated approach; then mobilise and lean into craft teams to deliver best-in-class work across implementation and reporting.
You’ll have the platform to foster and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as their trusted partner and key point of contact. Within the agency, you are the lynchpin of cross functional teams and will be expected to drive a culture of connection and collaboration.
Your day to day will look like:
- Efficiently handle the daily requirements of client stakeholders
- Prepare implementation planning responses, ensuring the plans reflect the client’s business needs and media environment which maximise return on investment
- Engage in media planning activities across all channels, contributing to comprehensive and effective strategies
- Collaborate closely with the Investment, Digital and Performance leads to ensure smooth workflow coordination within the team
- Oversee the financial management including invoicing and payments process in line with contractual terms agreed
- Guide client WIP sessions and meetings, demonstrating leadership in communication and project management
- Promote the agency’s specialist services and research initiatives
- Ensure that clients are informed on general media industry topics which may affect their business
- Anticipate client needs, building long term relationships – proactively drive the relationship with clients
What you’re looking for
- A strong team with a supportive and collaborative culture
- Partnering with a client who is open to being challenged and working progressively
- Opportunity to fulfil your career goals in a business large enough to accommodate them - we have one of the finest mobility programs GLOBALLY!
What type of person will be successful in this role
- 3-4 years’ experience from a media agency, advertising, publishing background, or similar
- All-rounder media planning skills with a strong understanding of offline and digital media channels
- Able to work collaboratively with cross functional teams (Strategy, Investment, Digital, Performance)
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management
- Strong understanding of the financial process
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Able to upskill and mentor junior members of the team
- Able to multi-task and manage multiple and shifting priorities
- Possesses a curious nature with a willingness for continuous learning and fearless growth
Additional informationPublicis Groupe benefits:
Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.
Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
- A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
- A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
- Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
- A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
- A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
- Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
- Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
- Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
- Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
- A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
- Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.
If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.
Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitmentpublicisgroupe.com; your personal information will be kept confidential.
