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!
OverviewMaserati media strategy is digital first, with over 90% of media budget invested digital channels. The UK Senior Account Manager will be the main point of contact for the Maserati UK client, managing all media strategy and planning tasks, whilst also working closely with each channel activation specialist ensuring campaigns go live accurately and on time.
The UK Senior Account Manager will also work closely with the Starcom Global and EMEA teams, based in Italy, to ensure local market media directives, process changes, and reporting requests from Maserati Global and EMEA are actioned.
The Maserati UK Senior Account Manager role is a great opportunity for an experienced and independent Account Manager to service and drive forward an exciting luxury automotive account.
Responsibilities- Serve as the main point of contact for Maserati UK, leading media strategy and planning in alignment with Global/EMEA directives.
- Oversee the client briefing process and collaborate with activation teams to ensure accurate and timely campaign execution.
- Coordinate closely with the Starcom Europe lead in Italy and provide reports and presentations to Maserati UK and Europe.
- Deliver all client and internal outputs, including planning, reporting, financials, insights, points of view, and innovation, adhering to luxury account management best practices.
- Ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards.
Qualifications- Significant experience in an Account Manager role within the media industry, with a strong foundation in both digital and traditional media planning in the UK Market.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to provide exceptional service to clients, including confidently making recommendations or diplomatically challenging clients as needed.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively interfacing with internal teams and external agency partners.
- Proven project and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritise tasks and remain composed under pressure.
- Strategic and creative media thinker with a proactive, autonomous approach in identifying new opportunities and driving business growth.
Additional informationStarcom 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.
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