Global Planning Director, Meta

Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are 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.

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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.

Spark Foundry are now Meta's, (formerly Facebook), global Media partner across key markets. The brand is made up of multiple products across a large and diverse portfolio, that includes: Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, Quest and many more. Meta are made up of multiple divisions, which include: Reality Labs, Brand Product Marketing, Global Business Marketing and Meta Works (B2B), with each dedicated towards driving growth for Meta both at consumer level and B2B.

As the Account Director for Meta's Brand Product Marketing and Public Affairs division, you will collaborate with the Business Director and the team to elevate service levels and deliver innovative media plans. This pivotal role involves being the primary contact for your client group, driving account growth, ensuring smooth project execution, and acting as the first point of escalation.Brand Product Marketing is currently Meta's biggest focus and includes both Public Affairs campaigns supporting the Metaverse, and Family of Apps activity (ie WhatsApp, Instagram, etc).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class media campaigns across key markets, working closely with local teams.
• Maintain excellent client servicing and team harmony.
• Build strong client relationships, driving new strategies and overseeing media campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Business Director, strategy, and data teams to identify new opportunities for Meta.
• Lead internal stand-up sessions, prioritise projects, and troubleshoot workstreams.
• Facilitate planning for Rapid Response campaigns and ensure accuracy in all deliverables.
• Challenge clients to think differently and support new market onboarding.
• Manage the team, fostering learning opportunities, and contribute to new business pitches.

Within the first six months in this role, the Account Director will:

• Build your understanding of the Public Affairs and Brand Product Marketing divisions of Meta, inspiring proactive ideas.
• Build strong relationships with clients, local markets, and internal teams.
• Oversee campaign work, lead non-campaign projects alongside the Business Director.
• Be the face of the account for day-to-day interactions with clients.
• Manage and coordinate a range of internal and externalstakeholders.

• Accomplished Account Director level experience in a media agency.
• Comprehensive knowledge of traditional and digital media channels.
• Client management and leadership skills
• Line management experience
• Proactive problem-solving ability and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, diplomatically challenging clients when necessary.
• Experience working across EMEA markets is ideal but not essential.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with employees being office-based on Mondays and two other days during the working week.

If you have any adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.