Biddable Account Manager

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.

Overview

Reporting to the Media Director, the Media Manager is responsible for delivering the digital media planning, buying and activation for clients. The Media Manager will be expected to input into cross channel thinking but will be an expert in paid social. They will lead the review and assessment of campaign performance and will need a strong understanding of the principles of digital media and the common measurement approaches.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate set up and management of paid social campaigns across multiple platforms / networks.
• Lead ongoing optimisation and evolution of media activity, devising and managing appropriate testing frameworks and beta products in order to maximise performance.
• Ensure regular performance-based optimisation tasks take place on a regular basis.
• Ensure activation and execution happens within timeframe agreed with client(s) and media teams.
• Look for innovative opportunities to deliver new solutions that demonstrate superior value to clients.
• Lead updates at regular client review meetings and status calls on specific channel(s).
• Work closely with colleagues from all media specialisms to ensure budget is always managed most efficiently.
• Ensure accurate monthly reconciliation and financing of clients.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in digital media agency in hands on activation role.
• Have an in-depth understanding of paid social advertising platforms.
• People management skills to coach, mentor, train and develop a team.
• Ability to independently research new areas of the market or areas of opportunity.
• A strong team player who is able to work on a complex account.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy throughout process.
• Excellent numeracy and Excel skills.

Desirable

• Possess hands-on experience of major social channels.
• Knowledge of using analytics packages such as Google Analytics.
• Confident with data tools such as Supermetrics.
• Knowledge of tech tools such as Smartly.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira.

Additional information

Starcom 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.

At Starcom, 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 any protected characteristic.