Account Executive

Company Description

At Publicis London we have one founding belief – that nothing is more valuable than an idea that Moves The World. We’re focused on the absolute best of international creativity: be that British brands looking to export or Global brands requiring a London hub. We want the best talent from around the globe to bring their skills to our agency.

Some of our clients include L’Oréal, Essity, Nestlé, Heineken, Renault/Dacia, Tourism Ireland and many more.

Our values are designed to guide the way we behave. We have three:

Empathy: listen with intent, look out for each other, bust your biases. 
Invention: Find inspiration in strange places. Never stop experimenting. Make new things and make them useful. 
Action: make it collaborative, make it happen, make it mean something. 

Our Commitment

Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at Publicis London. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group – whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work. 

Job Description

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our dynamic account management team at Publicis London across our Essity Medical account. 

The account management team set the vision for the client business, we create an environment in which the best work can flourish, we are the organisers, the leaders who bring the whole campaign together, often reconciling different points of view on the way.

What you'll do: 

• Make things happen: ensure execution of campaigns, on time, and within budget.
• Make things better: demonstrate an ability to show initiative and find proactive solutions.
• Build strong relationships: develop solid relationships with clients and internally.
• Plan strategically: learn how to monitor spending and accurate budgeting as a support to the account manager.
• Creatively passionate: –be genuinely enthusiastic, curious and interested in all things creative, actively keeping up to date on what’s best in class across disciplines.

The client: Essity Medical is the division of Essity that develops and sells medical solutions and technology, from compression garments to surgical dressings to infection-preventing technology. They're creatively ambitious, constantly pushing for emotive, award-winning work in every brief (we won our first Cannes for Essity last year on JOBST). They're a business that has a positive impact on the world – their products save and/or improve lives for people with injuries and medical conditions. 

Qualifications

• Strong interest in creative advertising and pursuing a role in an account management team.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for building relationships.
• Strong organisational skills
• Proactive mindset.
• Collaborative and enjoys working in a team environment.

Additional information

Publicis London 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.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”

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.