Managing Partner - Global Client Management & Strategy

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, P&O Ferries, 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. 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 are proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign's Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

Overview Ready to lead media strategy for one of the world's biggest brands?

Starcom is looking for a Managing Partner to take the reins on a top-five global client with an audience of over 1 billion people across 80 countries! This is a rare senior opportunity to shape high-stakes campaigns, working directly with the Global Marketing Office to drive media investment that makes a real business impact.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Partner with the client's Global Marketing Office to drive our global media strategy.
• Develop and execute smart, data-driven campaigns-from AI-powered buying to TV and advanced analytics-that deliver measurable results.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with the client's media team and our in-house specialists.
• Own projects end-to-end, turning insights into game-changing campaigns across online and offline channels.
• Work with a diverse team of experts to keep our media performance top-notch worldwide and share our success stories.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• A talent for storytelling through data, making complex media, tech, and analytics simple and persuasive.
• Proven experience managing blue-chip clients, with a deep understanding of digital platforms (GMP, GCP, Meta).
• A strategic mindset, spotting opportunities that drive business growth and agency revenue.
• Confidence under pressure, able to present, problem-solve, and turn challenges into smarter solutions.
• Global experience, managing multi-million budgets and working across international markets.
• Travel required (approx. 6x per year) and some early calls to align with the client's time zone.

This is your chance to work at the highest level of media leadership, shaping strategy for one of the biggest brands in the world. A full job description is available-get in touch to find out more!

Additional Information

Starcom 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.
• 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.