Senior Account Executive

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!

Are you looking to accelerate your media planning career on one of the most iconic beauty brands in the world? Starcom is hiring a Senior Account Executive to join our high-performing L’Oréal planning team, where you’ll work across a wide range of innovative campaigns spanning beauty, fashion, sponsorship, and digital media.

As a Senior Account Executive in Planning, you'll play a vital role in delivering operational excellence, supporting strategic planning, and driving campaign performance. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to bring the L’Oréal brand to life across multiple paid media channels. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s ready to step up, learn fast, and make an impact on a high-profile client in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage core campaign operations such as finance POs and data auditing to ensure seamless internal processes.
• Develop a deep understanding of the L’Oréal brand, market dynamics, and media strategy.
• Use media planning tools (TGI, AdIntel, etc.) to mine insights and support multi-channel campaigns.
• Track campaign performance and contribute to quarterly PCAs and competitor analysis.
• Lead smaller projects, assisting in coordinating campaign deliverables and timelines.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a positive, learning-focused team culture.
• Help build the planning team’s reputation within the agency and with media partners.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Skills)

• You’ll thrive in this role if you have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand how paid media channels differ (BVOD, Paid Social, Online Video, OOH etc.).
• Are organised and can manage multiple timelines.
• Can interpret basic media performance metrics and reporting.
• Are curious, energetic, and eager to grow.
• Enjoy collaborating in agency culture and working across teams.

Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we 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.
• 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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