Account Manager

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

• 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 Commitmentesteps

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, neurodivers­li, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

The Department
At our agency, planners combine consumer insight, category knowledge, and media expertise to deliver campaigns that drive both brand growth and commercial impact. For our client in the technology retail space, we’re helping shoppers discover the products they love while driving measurable business results across multiple channels.

The Role
We’re looking for a Planning Manager to lead media planning on a high‑profile retail technology client. You’ll be responsible for delivering insight‑led, integrated campaigns that balance brand building with performance objectives. This role is ideal for a planner with a strong understanding of digital and traditional media, looking to step into a management position and help shape the strategy and delivery of high‑impact campaigns.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the planning process for multi‑channel campaigns
  , ensuring work is insight‑driven and audience‑focused
• Collaborating with strategy, creative, and activation teams to deliver effective campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels
• Acting as a key point of contact for the client on day‑to‑day planning matters
• Managing and mentoring junior planners, ensuring the team is motivated and delivering high‑quality work
• Monitoring campaign performance, providing analysis, reporting, and optimisation recommendations

What we’re looking for

• Solid media planning experience, ideally with retail or technology clients
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, able to manage a team and day‑to‑day client interactions
• Confident communicator, capable of translating insights into actionable media plans
• Experience delivering campaigns across digital, social, print, AV, and audio channels
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment

Why this role
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of planning for a high‑profile retail technology client
, delivering campaigns that reach millions and directly influence commercial results. You’ll join a talented, collaborative team with the scope to innovate, mentor, and make a tangible impact on both the brand and your team’s growth.

Spark
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