Client Partner (Kellanova)

BRAND: Starcom
Job Function: Client Management
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Management
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the centre of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our 'Power of One' business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

We place a huge focus on our People, and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential, and we encourage everyone to make "Brave Plays" in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign's Best Places to Work for five years in a row, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2025 and one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.

Overview

Why you'll want this role

This is a role where you'll influence strategy, build strong partnerships and bring together experts from across the business to deliver meaningful impact.

The Client Partner will play a key role in shaping the future of some of the world's most recognisable brands. You'll join OneMars, Publicis Groupe's dedicated team for Mars, and help lead the growing Kellanova portfolio across Europe and Central Eurasia.

This is more than a client leadership role. You'll work across brands including Pringles, Cheez-It and Kellogg's Cereals, helping shape how one of Publicis Groupe's most important client partnerships grows. You'll have real ownership, regional influence and the opportunity to lead both people and change.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Lead the Kellanova portfolio across 17 markets, ensuring teams are aligned and delivering great work.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as their key regional partner.
• Shape strategic plans alongside specialist teams to support brand and business growth.
• Connect capabilities, agencies and partners to create joined-up solutions across the region.
• Lead and develop a talented team while helping shape wider OneMars initiatives.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Experience managing senior client relationships within media, marketing or agency environments.
• A track record of leading complex projects across multiple stakeholders or markets.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to bring people together around shared goals.
• Experience developing and supporting high-performing teams.
• Commercial awareness, curiosity and a collaborative mindset.

Ready for your next move?

If you're looking for a role where you can broaden your impact, build new relationships across the business and help shape one of our most important client partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're curious about the role, even if you're not sure you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and start a conversation.

We're committed to helping you grow your career at Publicis Groupe.

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Additional information

Starcom offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You'll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

At Starcom , we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.