Av Senior Account Executive

Company Description
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.

Come be an accelerator with us.
**How we accelerate**
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Planning**: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns
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Intelligence**: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people
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Trading**: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees
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Relationships**: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a ‘yes’ agency
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People**: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers

**Job Description**:
The AV team is a highly collaborative, honest, supportive and proactive bunch of people who believe in going the extra mile to deliver a job brilliantly done. The team is made up of over 30 hardworking and dedicated people who are above all passionate about media and specifically, TV, Video On Demand, and Cinema.

The clients range from large to small in terms of spend and we are able to provide each with the best solution they need for AV. We have weekly meetings as a department and keep each other up to date with what is going on. The team are also great at helping each other when needed.

Spark Foundry’s 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 who will be able on hand and willing to take you to the next level of your career. As an Senior Account Executive, you will be at the heart of this AV team conversing and learning from Managers and Directors (with years of industry experience) as well as forging relationships with your fellow Senior Exec / Execs.
**Growth for Clients**: our goal is to create brilliant experiences that drive faster growth for our clients, and you will work with various teams within the broader Publicis Media organisation (Content, Sports, Data and Commerce Practices) to do so. Specific responsibilities are:

- Show passion and understanding of what is required to deliver market leading campaigns across TV, Video, Programmatic across Broadcasters and YouTube with an element of Cinema for a selection of key clients
- Develop a full understanding of all relevant systems and tools to understand audience behaviour and consumption of TV, Video and Programmatic across Broadcasters and YouTube.
- Negotiate with various sales house teams to drive access to the top performing environments for our target audiences
- Support Manager to deliver outstanding work every time and meet all deadlines set by either the AV team, planning team and/or the client
- Work with the team to ensure that all KPIs and any audit specifics are achieved
- Keeping abreast of changes within the AV marketplace and show proactivity and interest in client's and/or media owner's business, sharing category news and information with the wider AV team
- Deliver strong brilliant basics in terms of organising meetings, team admin & finance
**Develop a Growth Team**: You will have the chance to be a major contributor in shaping the culture of the teams that work in the agency. Specifically:

- Be enthusiastic, work collaboratively and support members of the AV team to deliver high quality, timely responses
- Building relationships with the planning teams and clients - understanding the client’s organisational structure
- Be proactive and offer support to senior members of the AV team
- Show passion for the industry and a curiosity to learn and grow
- Embrace and drive positive culture within your team and agency peers
**Drive Growth for Spark Foundry**: You are an ambassador for the Spark Foundry brand and will be part of helping us build an exceptional reputation both within Publicis Groupe and with external partners. Specifically:

- Support Managers in delivering absolute financial accuracy and PO management
- Build Spark Foundry's internal operational reputation through diligence on all reporting, timesheets etc
- Build Spark Foundry's reputation, positive relationships with media owners and partner agencies

**Qualifications**:

- Basic negotiation skills
- Basic presentation skills
- Ability to work well with people - within t