Senior Account Executive in London

Company description

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 through 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.

Overview

We are hiring a Senior Account Executive to join Spark Foundry and play an important role in delivering strategic media planning for George at ASDA. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK's most recognised retail brands, helping shape campaigns that drive growth and create meaningful connections with customers. You'll be part of a collaborative planning team where curiosity, insight and creativity are valued, with plenty of opportunities to learn, contribute and develop your career. Supported by the scale and expertise of Publicis Media, you'll help deliver innovative solutions that make a real impact.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

• Support the delivery of effective planning processes, ensuring briefs, media plans and campaign activity are accurate and delivered on time.
• Gather audience insights, market research and competitor analysis to support strategic recommendations and client responses.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to coordinate activity and contribute to high-quality planning outputs.
• Support financial processes, helping maintain accurate billing, reconciliation and reporting.
• Contribute to client status meetings, campaign updates and post-campaign analysis.
• Build knowledge of media channels, partners and emerging opportunities that can enhance client performance.
• Play an active role within the planning team, bringing ideas and perspectives that support strong client outcomes.

Qualifications

Skills we're looking for

• Experience supporting campaigns, planning activity or client projects within a media, marketing or similar environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Confidence using data and insights to support recommendations and storytelling.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working as part of a team.
• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Additional information

Spark Foundry offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives.

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Spark Foundry, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.