**Job Description**:
**Why is this an exciting opportunity**
Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:
- Taking time out - enjoy your Birthday off, additional 5 days leave after 2 years' service, inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Flexible Public Holidays, Gender Affirmation and Parental leave.
- Work Your World - our program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
- Diversity and Inclusion - we care about people showing up as their authentic self. Get involved in one of our Employee Resource Groups to contribute beyond your day to day.
- Wholeself - free access to Sonder, flu vaccinations and regular seminars and events supporting your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Grow & develop - enjoy extensive L&D opportunities through our online learning platform, Marcel, a Next Gen board, regular internal sessions, Buddy Up (our mentor program), paid study days and access to the MFA and ACA for industry learnings.
- Celebrate - we're big on celebrating and shouting out about great work. We've got informal and regular formal awards, anniversary celebrations and referral bonuses.
- Work, your way - our Publicis Liberté flexible working approach means we value your contribution, not where you're sitting
You will be joining a talented and well recognised agency with credentials:
- 1x Adnews Media Trading Team
- 1x win & 10+ nominations (eg. 30 under 30, women in media, next of the best)
- 26x Trade & PR Content
- 2x B&T - Top 10 Recognition (CEO - Rainmaker and COO - Big Spender)
- B&T - Starcom 'Gold' for August - Best Performing Agency in Market
- B&T Award Nominations - Best Digital Transformation and Best Audio Campaigns
In recognition of Starcom's unmatched ability to deliver incredible work which has achieved phenomenal business success. We're delighted to be in a position to find the best talent in the industry.
You will be working across a well-known Telco client that's open to new innovative executions or media firsts that will challenge your mindset.
This is your chance to join a winning agency filled with talented individuals who want to exceed expectations and do great work.
If the values **Simple's Better** | **Boldly Go** | **Own it** | **Stand Together** resonate, then this is the role for you.
**The transformation you will experience.**
As part of the HX Planning and Activation team, the **Account Manager **is responsible for planning, client service, and managing & developing the Account Executive and Coordinator. The Account Manager project manages all relevant craft specialists in the creation of client work and supports collaboration across the agency to ensure strong client relationships on a day to day basis. As a valued member of the team, the Account Manager is responsible for driving and enhancing our agency's culture of Never Standing Still. This role is across an Iconic Business, which requires a challenger mindset, alongside working across a large global brand which is all about embracing digital, data and innovative ways to target hard-to-reach audiences.
**Your scope will include**:
- Supports client leads to deliver innovative and creative solutions to client briefs
- Works collaboratively across Starcom and across network as needed - uses good knowledge of products and services to drive business value for clients and Starcom.
- Executes solutions through the communications planning process
- Collaborates with the HX Partnership to deliver implementation planning excellence
- Project manages client plans to ensure accuracy and budget
- Builds strong client relationship as a trusted member of the agency village
- Oversee the financial management including invoicing and payments process in line with contractual terms agreed
- Provides accurate plan details and updates to clients
- Champions operational excellence across all campaign and project delivery
- Sets example to team to keep abreast of current and future industry thinking and trends
- Manages the team including focusing on providing opportunities for them to deliver on individual personal growth plans
- Manages the overall delivery of campaign across all craft disciplines
- Presents regularly both internally and to clients
- Understands the trading implications of planning decisions made to ensure Starcom and client objectives are delivered
**What you're looking for**
- A supportive and collaborative culture
- Clients who are open to be challenged and working progressively.
- Opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions in a business large enough to accommodate them - we have one of the best mobility programs GLOBALLY
**What type of person will be successful in this role**
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good all round client knowledge inc