Global Integrated Investment Account Director

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own cross‑market media investment and leadership for ROW, turning global strategy into integrated, multi‑channel plans across EMEA, India and LATAM.

  • Integrated Investment: Translate strategy into joined‑up media plans with social, video, display, OTT and programmatic across regions.
  • People and Partners: Lead, coach and develop Integrated Investment Managers and Executives to raise confidence and impact.
  • Regional Delivery: Align with the London ROW hub to execute campaigns and ensure consistent Meta buying standards and reporting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Translating holistic communication strategies into integrated media approaches that work seamlessly across channels and markets.
  • Acting as the key point of contact for ROW (Rest of the World) markets, ensuring consistent application of Meta media standards and buying guidelines.
  • Overseeing international and local campaigns planned through the London ROW hub, spanning EMEA, India and LATAM.
  • Partnering with search, social and programmatic teams to create joined‑up investment solutions, not siloed outputs.
  • Contributing to client growth through thought leadership and a nuanced understanding of non‑US market dynamics.
  • Supporting global and UK direct digital buys, ensuring high standards across planning, activation and reporting.
  • Leading, coaching and developing Integrated Investment Managers and Executives, helping them grow in confidence, capability and impact.

Requirements

  • Experience in activation‑led or investment roles, with a desire to operate at a more strategic and influential level.
  • Strong understanding of digital media, with exposure to channels such as social, video, display, OTT and programmatic.
  • Familiarity with consumer‑facing campaigns across multiple markets or regions (helpful, but not essential).
  • Confidence turning insight and objectives into clear, integrated media recommendations.
  • Experience guiding and supporting others, with a people‑centred approach to leadership.
  • Clear, considered communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • An organised, adaptable mindset that allows you to balance priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Benefits

  • 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, including:
  • 📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).
  • Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.
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Spark Foundry

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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].

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