Digital Account Director - PPC in London

Company descriptionWith a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. 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, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. 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 five years in a row, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025 and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.We are hiring a Biddable Account Director to lead biddable media for Mars, working across some of the world’s most recognised brands in Petcare, Snacking, and Food & Nutrition. This is an opportunity to lead at scale, inspire a talented team and work closely with clients and specialists across media, data and activation. Build trusted relationships with key clients, becoming a valued strategic partner who brings clarity, confidence and fresh thinking to their challenges.Turn client objectives into clear, actionable biddable plans that deliver measurable performance and support long-term growth.Bring together planning, data, activation and other specialist teams to create integrated media solutions and connected experiences.Lead and develop a growing team of biddable specialists, creating clear development opportunities, meaningful feedback and an engaging team environment.Champion innovation across biddable media, identifying opportunities to evolve strategies, ways of working and performance for the client.Take ownership of budgets and scopes, balancing commercial responsibility with high-quality delivery for the client. Confidence building collaborative, trusted client relationships and communicating strategic recommendations clearly.Experience leading, mentoring and developing teams, with a genuine interest in helping people grow and do their best work.Commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets and scopes, combined with curiosity, adaptability and an appetite for innovation.Additional informationStarcom 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. Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.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.If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. 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.