Regional Account Director

Company description

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 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

Overview We are hiring for a Regional Account Director to join our team working across an exciting global client

This role is ideal for a strategic, process-driven individual who seeks innovative, effective ways of working, it requires understanding global vs. regional operating models, process implementation, insights management and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders across multiple markets and capabilities

Key

Oversee daily orchestration, implementation, and optimisation of the client model from briefing to delivery across marketing capabilities

Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure seamless integration of marketing efforts

Manage intake of integrated and capability specific client briefs including review and assignment to appropriate internal teams for execution

Oversee and/or support resource management for briefs/ projects, ensuring efficient allocation for marketing projects

Communicate project details and action steps to internal and external teams

Track deliverables, budgets, and project overlaps, adjusting schedules, and notifying teams as needed

Lead initiative and process feedback communications with clients and internal teams ensuring continual optimisation on ways of working

Manage development of scope components, including timelines, resources, and costs

Work with the Agency Orchestration team to propose solutions-led approaches based on global standards

Identify blockers and insights for regional leadership and clients and develop local and regional action plans

Ability to manage client facing communication directly and compile client facing presentations/ documentation

Critical Skills Substantial marketing, advertising, operations, or program management experience within the media industry

Clear accountability to evolve the business to become a more operationally functional team, ready for the future Strong understanding of global and regional operating models, with proven ability to implement and optimise processes Proactivity and proficiency delivering progress and completing work even with overlapping deadlines Experience developing C-level stakeholder presentations and presenting your thoughts and ideas Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions #LI-IM1 Additional information Spark Foundry offers a wide range of

to support our employees

Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core

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

and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups)

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

At Spark Foundry, 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.