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 launchpad 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
Our Commitment
We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.
As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
OverviewJoin Our Team as an OOH Media Planning Senior Account Executive!
Are you an Out-Of-Home (OOH) media enthusiast with a keen eye for detail and a passion for crafting impactful campaigns? Do you thrive on using data-driven insights to create compelling media strategies? Spark is looking for a motivated Senior Account Executive to play a pivotal role in executing innovative OOH campaigns for a diverse client portfolio. This is your opportunity to work alongside industry experts, enhance your media planning skills, and contribute to exciting, high-profile projects that make a real difference.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and implementing high-quality, integrated media plans that achieve client objectives and drive business results.
- Collaborate with account managers and directors to ensure media strategies are innovative, efficient, and aligned with commercial goals.
- Provide excellent client service, managing day-to-day communications and project tasks to ensure smooth campaign delivery.
- Support the mentoring and development of junior team members, contributing to their growth and the team's success.
- Contribute fresh ideas and insights to the Publicis Media OOH team, helping to refine planning techniques and processes.
- Help achieve billing targets and strategic KPIs for your assigned clients.
- Participate in new business initiatives, including supporting pricing strategies and developing innovative media concepts.
- Work closely with account managers to execute comprehensive media plans, ensuring timely completion of tasks and reporting progress.
QualificationsEssential knowledge and skills needed to excel in this role;
- Strong OOH knowledge and broad experience in planning and buying
- Experienced in using industry and internal planning and administration tools e.g. Route, OCS, Purl, and Touchpoints
- Proficient in trading and negotiation, ensuring briefs are successfully converted to bookings that meet client objectives and commercial requirements.
- Skilled relationship builder, actively fostering connections with agencies and clients to become a trusted advisor.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, adept at influencing both internal and external stakeholders. Effective leadership abilities to inspire, manage, and mentor junior team members.
- If you're a confident self-starter who thrives on taking initiative, yet knows when to seek support, then Join us at Spark where your ideas aren't just heard—they're celebrated. Apply Now!
Additional InformationSpark has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer;
- WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
- REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
- HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
- FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
- FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
- GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.
Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!
Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.
We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.
Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).
