Av Group Account Director

**Company Description** Spark Foundry make 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. 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 Job Title: AV Group Account Director Work Pattern: Hybrid Working (three days from home and two in the TVC office) Spark AV is a team, not just a department. This not only makes for a great working environment but a really strong team dynamic which in turn has produced some loyal and knowledgeable industry experts that will work collaboratively with you to help takeyour career to the next level. What will I be doing? As the AV Group Account Director, you will have full responsibility for your team of AV experts and will be working on the high-profile GSK account. Your vision and knowledge of the AV landscape and how to navigate the hurdles it's currently facing willbe highly desirable. This role has a commercial focus which includes working with Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) central functions on market updates as well as feeding into trading agreements. A typical day will include developing media strategies, collaborating with other investmentchannels (Digital/Publishing & Audio), and the comms planning team to deliver integrated, innovative and commercially successful plans for your clients. If you are an accomplished Account Director looking for your next career challenge or an experienced media agency Account Manager ready to step up into leadership, this will be a strategic career opportunity with the Spark team. The Client GSK are a world-leading consumer healthcare company. They develop and market some of the world's best-loved brands/products. GSK is one of the world's largest providers of specialist oral health, pain relief, and offer a broad range of science-based products.GSK's purpose is to deliver better everyday health to humanity. **Qualifications** What are we looking for? You will have a fully-rounded knowledge of AV media buying, planning, and up-to-date knowledge of market developments across digital, TV, VOD, Connected TV, and Cinema mediums. You'll have expert knowledge of the AV marketplace, the latest innovations, and the media auditing process. Existing experience and/or relationships with Ebiquity and SLiK would be an advantage. You are a passionate leader who delivers outstanding work for your clients, able to multi-task and contribute during "New Business" pitches both behind the scenes and during the pitch. You pride yourself on sharing your AV knowledge with clients, the agency and the wider industry. Excellent at communicating complex ideas in a clear and concise way, quickly understanding the business and communications goals across multiple clients. Essential skills also include: - Advanced negotiation and presentation skills - Ability to plan and present in-depth rationales spanning TV, Video on Demand, Connected TV and Cinema mediums - A collaborative and inclusive work style with a diverse range of people from the CEO to entry-level graduates at Spark Foundry, client-side and media owners too What’s in it for you? In return, you will have the opportunity to learn and experience with Senior Spark Leaders, the trading team and the CEO of PMX including; - The latest in programmatic offerings in AV - To be part of an innovative and most forward-thinking AV team in the market - Learning the intricacies of numerous clients' trading mechanics - Valuable leadership skills in order to get the best output from the rest of your team. **Additional Information** We have fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. To name a few... - WORK YOUR WORLD Every employee who has completed one year’s service can work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year - HYBRID / FLEXIBLE WORKING We offer all employees the opportunity to work from home up to 3 days per week - FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide enhanced parental leave packages for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave - BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment - PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE We offer Private Medical Insurance to all Publicis Media employees and their families - PENSIONS, LIFE ASSURANCE PLAN, INCOME PROTECTION PLAN - *A full range of our benefits will be shared with you when you join us_ We are diverse through our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity.