**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’re looking for an **Account Manager (Performance Planning)** to join Spark Foundry’s Planning team, working across a diverse client portfolio that includes a well-known British hotel chain and a global research company. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants exposure to a wide mix of channels, categories, and specialist teams. You’ll be at the centre of integrated planning, working closely with cross-channel experts to deliver campaigns across digital (Paid Search, SEO, Display, Social) as well as broader media activity. No two days will look the same—whether you’re shaping campaign strategies, working with media owners, or supporting clients on new challenges, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact and grow. **What you’ll be doing** + Acting as the key day-to-day contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships + Managing campaign briefing processes and workflow across channel teams + Delivering high-quality campaign planning, from brief through to PCA, with clear insights and recommendations + Analysing cross-channel performance, using data and analytics to optimise spend and exceed targets + Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure integrated campaigns are delivered on time and to a high standard + Running weekly status calls, preparing performance updates, and responding to ad-hoc client requests + Supporting your team by creating a fun, collaborative and productive working environment **What we’re looking for** + Relevant experience in planning consumer-facing digital campaigns + Strong understanding of Paid Search, SEO, Paid Social, and Display + Confident with key reporting metrics and how they ladder into client business objectives + Organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment + Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to translate data into clear insights + A collaborative, enthusiastic and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team **Why this role** This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in media planning with exposure to well-known UK and global brands. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values learning and development, giving you the chance to expand your channel knowledge, work on international projects, and gain experience across a broad range of categories. At Spark Foundry, we put people first—so you’ll not only have the tools and training to accelerate your career, but also the culture and support to thrive. **Additional information** **Spark** has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe 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. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page (https://www.publicisgroupeuk.com/careers/) which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups). \#LI-KE1