Business Director - FTC - Immediate start!
* Full-time
Spark Foundry makes up part of a thriving global media network and is part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world’s leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries.
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.
The Role
We are seeking a Planning Business Director to lead the Perrigo account during a maternity cover period. This role is integral to delivering strategic media planning and ensuring excellent execution across multiple channels. You'll be a key point of contact for the client and will lead a high-performing team, managing campaigns that drive brand growth and market leadership for Perrigo’s portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the media strategy and planning for Perrigo’s entire portfolio.
* Ensure the smooth execution of integrated campaigns across all media channels.
* Collaborate with clients and internal teams to meet key objectives and performance KPIs.
* Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to the planning team.
* Manage and optimize media budgets, ensuring maximum ROI for the client.
* Maintain and foster excellent client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor on all media-related matters.
Requirements
* Extensive experience in media planning, ideally at a senior/business director level.
* Proven track record of working with large, high-profile clients.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams.
* Expertise in multi-channel planning, with a particular focus on digital.
* Excellent client servicing and relationship management abilities.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable media plans.
Spark Foundry has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our 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 step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
* HELP@HAND BENEFITS: 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
* FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES: We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
* FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF: You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
* GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS: This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.
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 during the working week.
We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.
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