Job Description
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 Paid Social Manager – Mars Veterinary Health (EMEA) We’re hiring a Social Manager to lead performance-driven campaigns for one of the world’s most recognised brands—Mars. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the social strategy behind a high-profile, newly won account, working across 56 EMEA markets. You’ll play a key role in delivering campaigns that genuinely make an impact—driving appointment bookings, leads and meaningful engagement across both consumer and B2B audiences. If you enjoy blending data, creativity and collaboration—and want real ownership with visible impact—this is a role where your work will be seen, valued and scaled across markets. Responsibilities What you’ll be doing Lead the strategy, planning and execution of Paid Social campaigns (primarily Meta) across 56 EMEA markets, driving measurable business outcomes Translate client objectives into clear, effective social strategies that deliver performance across lead generation, bookings and traffic Act as a trusted day-to-day contact for clients, working closely with the client servicing team to ensure a seamless experience Oversee campaign activation and optimisation, supporting and guiding an Account Executive (based in India) to deliver high-quality output Own budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking, ensuring efficient spend and continuous improvement Partner with local market planning teams to align regional strategies with local insights and opportunities Identify process improvements, champion best practice, and contribute to training, knowledge sharing and Paid Social growth across the wider team Qualifications Skills we’re looking for Experience in Paid Social (ideally 3+ years), with a strong focus on performance campaigns Hands-on experience with Meta platforms and a good understanding of biddable media Confidence working with data—able to analyse performance, identify trends and translate insights into action Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders Experience mentoring or supporting others, with an interest in developing people and building collaborative teams Ability to manage multiple projects across different markets and stakeholders, staying organised and focused A curious mindset with a genuine interest in digital media, consumer behaviour and how technology shapes engagement What’s in it for you High-impact work: Be part of a major new client win where your ideas and decisions directly influence success Regional exposure: Work across 56 EMEA markets, gaining invaluable international experience Ownership & growth: Take real ownership of campaigns and strategy, with the opportunity to develop leadership skills Collaboration at scale: Partner with global, regional and local teams—plus manage and mentor junior talent Variety & challenge: Work across consumer and B2B audiences in a fast-evolving, performance-led environment Career progression: Build expertise in Paid Social within a high-performing and supportive team Learning culture: Contribute to and benefit from best practice sharing, testing, and innovation across the agency 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. 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Skills we’re looking for Experience in Paid Social (ideally 3+ years), with a strong focus on performance campaigns Hands-on experience with Meta platforms and a good understanding of biddable media Confidence working with data—able to analyse performance, identify trends and translate insights into action Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders Experience mentoring or supporting others, with an interest in developing people and building collaborative teams Ability to manage multiple projects across different markets and stakeholders, staying organised and focused A curious mindset with a genuine interest in digital media, consumer behaviour and how technology shapes engagement What’s in it for you High-impact work: Be part of a major new client win where your ideas and decisions directly influence success Regional exposure: Work across 56 EMEA markets, gaining invaluable international experience Ownership & growth: Take real ownership of campaigns and strategy, with the opportunity to develop leadership skills Collaboration at scale: Partner with global, regional and local teams—plus manage and mentor junior talent Variety & challenge: Work across consumer and B2B audiences in a fast-evolving, performance-led environment Career progression: Build expertise in Paid Social within a high-performing and supportive team Learning culture: Contribute to and benefit from best practice sharing, testing, and innovation across the agency
What you’ll be doing Lead the strategy, planning and execution of Paid Social campaigns (primarily Meta) across 56 EMEA markets, driving measurable business outcomes Translate client objectives into clear, effective social strategies that deliver performance across lead generation, bookings and traffic Act as a trusted day-to-day contact for clients, working closely with the client servicing team to ensure a seamless experience Oversee campaign activation and optimisation, supporting and guiding an Account Executive (based in India) to deliver high-quality output Own budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking, ensuring efficient spend and continuous improvement Partner with local market planning teams to align regional strategies with local insights and opportunities Identify process improvements, champion best practice, and contribute to training, knowledge sharing and Paid Social growth across the wider team