Account Director

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end retail media planning and delivery, turning client objectives into channel-ready briefs and measurable campaigns while leading with data-driven strategy and team development.

  • Own campaign delivery from briefing to post-campaign reporting across paid, owned, and earned media
  • Translate client objectives into briefs that align with channel teams and drive measurable business outcomes
  • Coach and collaborate with the team to maintain clarity amid shifting priorities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and delivery of integrated retail media campaigns across paid, owned and earned channels
  • Own campaign delivery from briefing through to execution, optimisation and post-campaign reporting
  • Act as a key client partner, building trusted relationships and providing clear, confident guidance
  • Translate client objectives into inspiring briefs that connect effectively with channel teams
  • Use data and insight to shape media strategies that drive measurable business outcomes
  • Support and develop team members, creating a collaborative and growth-focused environment
  • Respond to changing priorities with clarity, ensuring campaigns remain effective and on track

Requirements

  • Experience in media planning within an agency environment, ideally with retail exposure
  • Strong understanding of integrated media channels and how they work together
  • Confidence managing client relationships and presenting clearly to a range of stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with organisation and attention to detail
  • Experience contributing to large-scale campaigns and working with cross-functional teams
  • Analytical mindset, able to interpret data and draw actionable insights
  • Collaborative approach with a passion for learning, improving and supporting others

Benefits

  • Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave.
  • Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).
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Spark Foundry

3.9 Glassdoor

As one of the fastest-growing global media agency networks, Spark Foundry is not beholden to legacy.We embrace nimbleness, agility and open-mindedness as part of our Startup Spirit. But as part of Publicis Media, we tap into a Powerhouse Soul, gaining access to first-mover opportunities alongside market-shaping clout, plus leading-edge AI and technology.Together, our Startup Spirit and Powerhouse Soul allow us to innovate and iterate faster than any other agency, bringing clients a distinct competitive advantage. Our innovative experiences have been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, Shortys and Webbys, all delivered by best-in-class talent across more than 70 global offices. Spark Foundry is part of the global Publicis Media agency network, a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40].

Founded in 2016
New York, New York, USA
3.1K employees (807 in marketing)
78% recommend to a friend
81% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.9%
Direct
42.1%
Referral
8.8%
Social
5.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
759 (24% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
40

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