AV Account Manager 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.

Job Description: We are hiring an AV Account Manager to join Spark Foundry, part of Publicis Media, where bold thinking and collaboration power meaningful growth for some of the world’s best-known brands. This is a role where you’ll take ownership, shape client strategy, and lead a talented team to deliver campaigns that truly make an impact. You’ll sit at the centre of a highly collaborative AV team, working across TV, Video and Cinema to deliver exceptional outcomes. If you’re ready to combine leadership with hands-on expertise and grow your influence, this could be your next move.

Responsibilities: What you’ll be doing:

• Building trusted, long-term relationships with clients and acting as a key day-to-day contact
• Leading the delivery of AV campaigns across TV, Video and Cinema with a focus on quality and outcomes
• Managing and developing junior team members, supporting their growth and performance
• Working closely with Planning, Investment and Performance teams to deliver integrated responses
• Negotiating with media owners to unlock value and deliver strong campaign performance
• Ensuring financial accuracy, operational excellence, and adherence to KPIs across campaigns
• Sharing insights, market trends and category knowledge to elevate client strategy and thinking

Qualifications: Skills we’re looking for:

• Experience across AV planning and buying, including TV, Video or Cinema
• Strong understanding of media markets and campaign delivery processes
• Confident communication and relationship-building skills with clients and partners
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines
• Experience leading or mentoring others, with a collaborative leadership style
• Analytical mindset with good attention to detail across campaigns and reporting
• A proactive, curious approach with an interest in innovation and continuous learning

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.