Account Manager

Job Description:

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 We are hiring a Planning Manager to join Spark Foundry, working across two iconic brands - Meta (including Glasses, Quest Headsets) and Ralph Lauren. This is an opportunity to shape how innovative products and premium lifestyle storytelling connect with audiences through smart, integrated media planning. You'll sit at the heart of strategy and execution, bringing clarity to complex briefs and ensuring ideas translate into impactful campaigns. If you enjoy building strong partnerships and delivering work that drives real business outcomes, this role offers genuine scope and influence. Responsibilities Lead the development of integrated media plans across channels including AV, OOH, print, digital and partnerships Translate client strategy into clear, actionable plans that deliver effective and measurable outcomes Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, global teams and media partners Connect insight, planning and activation to ensure campaigns are culturally relevant and commercially sound Manage multiple workstreams and timelines, ensuring campaigns land on time and to a high standard Collaborate closely with internal specialist teams (investment, data, audience and activation) Oversee planning outputs and financial processes, ensuring quality, accuracy and consistency throughout delivery Qualifications Strong experience in media planning across offline and digital channels Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution Confident stakeholder management and communication skills Organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Collaborative mindset with a focus on building positive working relationships Curiosity and openness to new ideas, innovation and evolving channels Commitment to delivering high-quality work that drives both short-term performance and long-term brand growth Additional information 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. At Spark Foundry, 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 race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included. #LI-KA1

Candidate Requirements:

Strong experience in media planning across offline and digital channels Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution Confident stakeholder management and communication skills Organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Collaborative mindset with a focus on building positive working relationships Curiosity and openness to new ideas, innovation and evolving channels Commitment to delivering high-quality work that drives both short-term performance and long-term brand growth