Strategist (Mid-Level)
Publicis Groupe
**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
**Overview**
This role focuses on the Mondelēz account, a significant and recent acquisition across Europe, onboarded in Q4 2022. The dedicated Mondelēz team harnesses the Power of People, Publicis, and Purple to elevate the marketer’s iconic snacking brands. The goal is to drive Mondelēz's growth in 2024 and beyond by creating magical consumer experiences that not only enhance brand health but also attract new consumers, build direct relationships, invite consumer data, and reduce reliance on paid media.
Join our dynamic central agency team leading the Mondelēz European relationship from our Spark London hub. This team collaborates with local Publicis offices across the region while staying connected with Mondelēz teams globally. Your role will involve crafting award-winning media campaigns centered on empathy, genuine human connection, and exceptional consumer experiences.
**Responsibilities**
+ Build and nurture strong relationships with key Mondelēz Europe clients across various brands and Insight and Analytics teams, understanding their business deeply.
+ Collaborate with the Strategy Director to develop compelling narratives for clients, utilizing diverse data sources to inform breakthrough strategies.
+ Partner with local market Planning teams to ensure they benefit from central strategic work while adapting recommendations to suit local nuances.
+ Work closely with our Analytics COE to drive outcome-based channel planning and scenario modeling.
+ Develop robust guidelines around sufficiency planning in collaboration with the central Strategic Team and Analytics COE, enhancing local market performance.
+ Ensure the quality of our work reaches new heights, contributing to industry and MDLZ Media and Marketing award submissions.
**Qualifications**
+ Strong media planning fundamentals from either a planning or strategy role at local or regional level
+ Proficiency in holistic planning, integrating brand, traditional, performance, digital, etc.
+ Proven track record in developing data-led communication solutions for top-tier clients.
+ Some expertise in consumer research, insight development, and interpreting actionable insights.
+ In-depth knowledge of media channels, technology interactions, and strategic advertising opportunities.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
**Note:** This role may require travel to EU hubs.
**Additional information**
**Our Commitment**
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, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
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