Account Manager

at  Starcom

Company Description
With a history that dates back over 80 years,Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.
We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I 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 for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week’s Agency of the Year 2023!

THE CLIENT

The Collective is the Publicis bespoke agency solution for the Stellantis brands (Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, Vauxhall). The world’s fourth largest OEM, the Collective is an integrated Starcom and Digitas offering that delivers end to end transformative solutions and business growth. We also work closely, in partnership, with our creative agency partners to deliver holistic solutions. Stellantis has an array of the world’s most exciting car brands and with a continued shift to electrification coupled with identifying synergies within their marketing operations, this is a fantastic client to work on to help them unlock growth in a platform world.
Job Description
Are you ready to take the wheel and steer your career towards an exciting new journey? We’re on the lookout for a dynamic and passionate Account Manager to become a key point of contact for one or more of the Stellantis UK brands. If you’re driven by creativity, love strategic planning, and are ready to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you!

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As our new Account Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in our operations, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities while also driving forward our clients’ and agency’s strategic visions. Here’s an overview of your responsibilities:

• Key Point of Contact: Serve as the main liaison for one or more Stellantis UK brands, providing support and guidance.
• Strategic Planning: Help shape and drive brand and model strategies, bringing our clients’ visions to life across various media platforms.
• Growth Partner: Assist your Account Director in pushing for additional growth and success.
• Inspiration Leader: Influence and support the transformation journey of the Stellantis brands, maximizing effectiveness through data and innovative media solutions.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you’ll have had experience in a comms planning role, supporting a variety of planning projects, including both brand and performance lead campaigns. In addition to this, we’ll prioritise candidates who have the majority of the below skills and experience:

• Experience working directly with clients in an agency environment
• Project management skills including driving accuracy, organization, and collaboration from our team
• Managing exec(s) and ensuring all outputs from them are of a high-quality standard
• Ability to work within and contribute to an agency team across media a
• A sound understanding of the communications planning process and an understanding of how digital channels can work alongside other medi