Paid Social Account Manager

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 Performics (Publicis Media) | Samsung Account | London (White City) If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely lead, shape, and scale a Paid Social team – while working on one of the world’s most recognisable brands – this could be the move for you. Why this role stands out This isn’t just another Paid Social Manager role. You’ll be: Leading a high-profile Samsung account, with large media budgets and real impact Managing and developing a team of 4, with the space to shape how the team works and grows Working directly with the client, building strong relationships and having a real voice at the table Owning end-to-end Paid Social delivery, from strategy through to activation and QA Expanding beyond lower funnel, with exposure to mid-funnel strategy and broader performance thinking You’ll also be part of a collaborative wider media team, partnering closely with Search and other channels to deliver fully integrated performance. Responsibilities What you’ll be doing Leading Paid Social strategy and performance across key platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit) Managing, coaching and developing a team of 4 direct reports Overseeing campaign activation, QA, and delivery to a high standard Owning performance insights – turning data into clear, actionable recommendations Working closely with the client team, with regular direct interaction and strategic input Collaborating cross-channel (especially with Search) to deliver joined-up performance Managing budgets, reporting, and ensuring financial accuracy Qualifications About you Strong background in Paid Social strategy and activation Experience managing or mentoring team members Confident working directly with clients and presenting performance insights Detail-oriented, with strong organisational and financial management skills Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across teams and channels Proactive, curious, and keen to push performance forward What’s in it for you A flagship client: Work on Samsung, with exposure to all product categories and large-scale campaigns Leadership opportunity: Shape team culture, ways of working, and development plans Strong team culture: A sociable, collaborative environment with regular team socials, events and off-site experiences Industry perks: Partner lunches, events, and unique experiences with media platforms Career growth: Clear progression within Performics and the wider Publicis network Access to perks: Including Samsung employee discounts The environment You’ll be joining Performics – the performance marketing arm of Publicis Media – a team built on data, tech, and innovation, delivering measurable impact for clients. [Paid Socia...amsung (1) | Word] On the Samsung account specifically, you’ll experience a large, well-established team with a strong social culture and plenty of opportunities to build relationships internally and externally. Reporting line You’ll report into the Paid Social Account Director and work closely with senior leadership across the account. 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.

About you Strong background in Paid Social strategy and activation Experience managing or mentoring team members Confident working directly with clients and presenting performance insights Detail-oriented, with strong organisational and financial management skills Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across teams and channels Proactive, curious, and keen to push performance forward What’s in it for you A flagship client: Work on Samsung, with exposure to all product categories and large-scale campaigns Leadership opportunity: Shape team culture, ways of working, and development plans Strong team culture: A sociable, collaborative environment with regular team socials, events and off-site experiences Industry perks: Partner lunches, events, and unique experiences with media platforms Career growth: Clear progression within Performics and the wider Publicis network Access to perks: Including Samsung employee discounts The environment You’ll be joining Performics – the performance marketing arm of Publicis Media – a team built on data, tech, and innovation, delivering measurable impact for clients. [Paid Socia...amsung (1) | Word] On the Samsung account specifically, you’ll experience a large, well-established team with a strong social culture and plenty of opportunities to build relationships internally and externally. Reporting line You’ll report into the Paid Social Account Director and work closely with senior leadership across the account.

What you’ll be doing Leading Paid Social strategy and performance across key platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit) Managing, coaching and developing a team of 4 direct reports Overseeing campaign activation, QA, and delivery to a high standard Owning performance insights – turning data into clear, actionable recommendations Working closely with the client team, with regular direct interaction and strategic input Collaborating cross-channel (especially with Search) to deliver joined-up performance Managing budgets, reporting, and ensuring financial accuracy