Global Operations Account Director

Publicisgroupe
London
2 days ago
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Company description

Who We Are in the UK?

Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency.

We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition.

Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation.

We’ve proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we’re using it to provide a launchpad for their future.

Come be an accelerator with us.

How we accelerate

  • Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
  • Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people
  • Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
  • Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief – we are not a ‘yes’ agency
  • People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

Our Commitment

We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency.

As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.


Overview

Join Spark Foundry as Global Operations Account Director – Starting February!

Location:London, UK

Client:Meta (Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Meta Quest, Ray-Ban Glasses)

Meta is significantly increasing its investment in media spend, and as their Global Media Agency of Record, we are expanding our team to support this exciting new scope. Spark Foundry is looking for a Global Operations Account Director.


Responsibilities

Your Role:

  • Operational Leadership:Lead on day-to-day operations management and reporting; experience as an accomplished Operational Manager in a media agency is essential.
  • Financial Leadership:Oversee and facilitate the optimization and delivery of monthly and quarterly financial reporting, aiding in the implementation of automation to enhance efficiency in manual work streams.
  • Stakeholder Management:Liaise with internal buying teams to achieve the common goal of delivering world-class work. Confidently manage relationships with both senior and junior team members.
  • Global Coordination:Collaborate across three different business units and international markets, closely working with our US team on one of the world’s most innovative global accounts.


Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

  • Strong experience in both traditional and digital media, including brand and performance media, along with robust knowledge of the industry and our agency positioning.
  • Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and stakeholder management skills; responsible for integrating the inter-agency team and maintaining strong relationships with clients and activation teams.
  • Passion for Meta’s mission and a deep understanding of digital ecosystems.


Additional information

Sparkoffers fantastic benefits to all 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 focus on well-being and self-care.
  • HELP@HAND BENEFITS:24/7 helpline for personal and professional support, access to remote GPs, mental health support, and lifestyle coaching.
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES:26 weeks of full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
  • FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP, and BIRTHDAY DAY OFF:An additional day off for your birthday from your first day of employment.
  • GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS:Membership discounts with local restaurants and retailers.

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 a week.

We are supportive of all candidates and committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness.

Please check out thePublicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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