Market Planning Account Manager

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Company description 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. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our 'Power of One' business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa. We place a huge focus on our People, and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make "Brave Plays" in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign's Best Places to Work for five years in a row, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025 and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Overview We are hiring a Market Planning Account Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping how some of the world's most recognised snacking brands connect with consumers across Europe and Central Eurasia. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a highly integrated client model, collaborating with talented teams, local markets and senior stakeholders to turn regional strategy into market success. If you enjoy building partnerships, influencing outcomes and creating connected solutions at scale, this could be the perfect next step. Responsibilities What will you be doing? Partner with regional strategy teams to translate campaign objectives into clear and effective communications planning frameworks. Support the development and distribution of regional campaign briefs, ensuring markets have the guidance needed to deliver consistently strong execution. Build trusted relationships with local market teams, helping drive alignment between regional strategy and market activation. Act as a key connector across Publicis Groupe capabilities, bringing together specialist expertise to create integrated solutions. Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for client stakeholders across the Kellanova portfolio, fostering collaborative and productive partnerships. Lead regional workstreams including planning principles, market engagement and capability connectivity, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement. Manage and support an Account Executive, providing coaching, development and clear direction to help them thrive. Qualifications What are we looking for? Experience working within media, communications, marketing or integrated agency environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build relationships across clients, markets and specialist teams. An ability to turn strategic direction into practical plans that can be implemented across multiple markets. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an approachable and collaborative style. Strong organisational capabilities and attention to detail when managing multiple priorities and deadlines. A naturally curious mindset with enthusiasm for bringing together different perspectives and expertise to solve challenges. A people-focused approach to leadership, with the ability to support, develop and motivate others. 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. 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 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 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-KT1

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What are we looking for? Experience working within media, communications, marketing or integrated agency environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build relationships across clients, markets and specialist teams. An ability to turn strategic direction into practical plans that can be implemented across multiple markets. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an approachable and collaborative style. Strong organisational capabilities and attention to detail when managing multiple priorities and deadlines. A naturally curious mindset with enthusiasm for bringing together different perspectives and expertise to solve challenges. A people-focused approach to leadership, with the ability to support, develop and motivate others