Senior Biddable Account Executive

BRAND: Starcom
Job Function: Media Performance
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Entry
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

We're hiring a Biddable Senior Executive to help shape high-impact digital campaigns for one of the world's most recognisable brands, Samsung.
You'll be part of Starcom Performics, where data, creativity and media come together to deliver meaningful results at scale. This is a hands-on role with real ownership-your work will be seen across global markets, and your ideas will directly influence performance. If you enjoy turning insight into action and want to keep developing your craft in a supportive, collaborative team, this is a great opportunity to grow.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Own the activation, optimisation and performance of paid search and paid social campaigns across multiple global markets
• Turn campaign objectives into clear media plans and accurate spend forecasts that drive results
• Continuously improve performance through testing, learning and thoughtful optimisation
• Partner closely with planning teams and offshore specialists to deliver smooth, high-quality execution
• Build clear and engaging performance stories through reporting, analysis and insights
• Contribute confidently to client conversations, sharing informed perspectives and recommendations
• Bring ideas, learnings and best practice into the team to help elevate how we work together

Qualifications

Skills we're looking for:

• Experience in biddable media, with strength in paid search and/or paid social
• A strong understanding of optimisation principles across key platforms
• Confidence working with data and using insights to inform decisions
• Ability to organise and prioritise effectively across multiple campaigns
• Clear and collaborative communication style with teams and partners
• Curiosity and openness to testing, learning and new ways of working
• A team-focused mindset and pride in delivering high-quality work

What's in it for you:

• Visible impact: your work will run across global markets and be seen by millions
• Career growth: develop your biddable expertise with support from experienced specialists
• Meaningful collaboration: work with a team that shares knowledge and supports each other
• Ownership and trust: take responsibility for campaigns and see the direct results of your work
• Continuous learning: opportunities to test, innovate and refine your craft
• World-class client exposure: gain experience working with an iconic global brand
• Balanced environment: a culture that values quality of thinking as much as delivery

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.