Account Manager
Overview:
Why is this an exciting opportunity
Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:
- A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing
- A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up 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 and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs
- 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 paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits
- Access to counsellors, psychologists and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs
You will be joining a talented and well recognised agency with credentials:
- 1x Adnews Media Trading Team
- 1x win & 10+ nominations (eg. 30 under 30, women in media, next of the best)
- 26x Trade & PR Content
- 2x B&T - Top 10 Recognition (CEO – Rainmaker and COO – Big Spender)
- B&T - Starcom ‘Gold’ for August – Best Performing Agency in Market
- B&T Award Nominations – Best Digital Transformation and Best Audio Campaigns
In recognition of Starcom’s unmatched ability to deliver incredible work which has achieved phenomenal business success. We’re delighted to be in a position to find the best talent in the industry.
You will be working across a well-known Telco client that’s open to new innovative executions or media firsts that will challenge your mindset.
This is your chance to join a winning agency filled with talented individuals who want to exceed expectations and do great work.
If the values Simple’s Better Boldly Go Own it Stand Together resonate, then this is the role for you.
The transformation you will experience.
As part of the HX Planning and Activation team, the Account Manager is responsible for planning, client service, and managing & developing the Account Executive and Coordinator. The Account Manager project manages all relevant craft specialists in the creation of client work and supports collaboration across the agency to ensure strong client relationships on a day to day basis. As a valued member of the team, the Account Manager is responsible for driving and enhancing our agency's culture of Never Standing Still. This role is across an Iconic Business, which requires a challenger mindset, alongside working across a large global brand which is all about embracing digital, data and innovative ways to target hard-to-reach audiences.
Your scope will include:
- Supports client leads to deliver innovative and creative solutions to client briefs
- Works collaboratively across Starcom and across network as needed – uses good knowledge of products and services to drive business value for clients and Starcom.
- Executes solutions through the communications planning process
- Collaborates with the HX Partnership to deliver implementation planning excellence
- Project manages client plans to ensure accuracy and budget
- Builds strong client relationship as a trusted member of the agency village
- Oversee the financial management including invoicing and payments process in line with contractual terms agreed
- Provides accurate plan details and updates to clients
- Champions operational excellence across all campaign and project delivery
- Sets example to team to keep abreast of current and future industry thinking and trends
- Manages the team including focusing on providing opportunities for them to deliver on individual personal growth plans
- Manages the overall delivery of campaign across all craft disciplines
- Presents regularly both internally and to clients
- Understands the trading implications of planning decisions made to ensure Starcom and client objectives are delivered
What you’re looking for
- A supportive and collaborative culture
- Clients who are open to be challenged and working progressively.
- Opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions in a business large enough to accommodate them - we have one of the best mobility programs GLOBALLY
What type of person will be successful in this role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good all round client knowledge including category and brand
- Strong client relationship management skills
- People management experience
- Awareness of latest market developments and trends
- Expertise across industry planning tools to deliver optimum plans for client KPIs/target
- Deep knowledge and understanding of financial management tool eg BCC and MScope
- Strong working knowledge of the media marketplace and new opportunities
- Attention to detail that is second to none
- Able to provide solutions and think outside of the box
- A collaborative team member who thrives in working with others
- A true professional with strong time management and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Strong organisation skills with a love for being one step ahead
- Has a curious nature with a willingness for continuous learning and fearless growth
Requirements:
Resume
Contact Name: Bronte Cavallero
