Full-time Retail Media Account Executive, Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

01Company 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.

02Overview

We are hiring a Retail Media Account Executive to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver high-impact retail media campaigns for leading brands while developing expertise across some of the industry's most influential advertising platforms. You'll work alongside specialists in commerce, media and analytics, turning insights into meaningful business outcomes for clients. If you're curious, commercially minded and passionate about data-driven marketing, we'd love to hear from you

03Responsibilities

• What will you be doing?
• Support the activation, optimisation and day-to-day management of retail media campaigns across leading advertising platforms.
• Analyse campaign performance data to identify trends, insights and opportunities that improve results for clients.
• Create clear and engaging reports and dashboards that communicate campaign performance and key recommendations.
• Contribute to media planning by supporting forecasting, budget management and strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure campaigns are delivered accurately and effectively.
• Present campaign results, insights and recommendations in client meetings and performance reviews.
• Build strong relationships with retail and technology partners while developing expertise in the evolving retail media landscape.
• Qualifications
• What are we looking for?
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
• Proficiency in Excel and confidence working with data, reporting and performance metrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to learning, problem-solving and continuous development.
• Interest in digital advertising, retail media, e-commerce or related marketing disciplines.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding client outcomes.
• Additional Information
• Additional Information

Employees joining The Pack, an early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,860.

04The recruitment process

• Step 1: Apply and get started!

Step 2: Show us your skills and strengths – complete some fun, interactive tasks through our assessment tool delivered in partnership with Arctic Shores. Look out for this in your emails following your application!

Step 3: A quick chat with a recruiter to get to know you better and for you to ask any questions and let us know if you require any adjustments.

Step 4: Join us for a virtual assessment centre where you can showcase your skills and strengths.

Step 5: We’ll give you feedback, post assessment day, whether or not we move forward with your application.

🌟 What to Expect from the Arctic Shores Assessment

As part of our selection process, we use an Arctic Shores game-based assessment to help us understand your natural strengths in a fair, engaging way. This isn’t a quiz about what you know, it’s about showing how you think, behave and solve problems in real time.

05What it is

A series of interactive tasks (games) designed to measure problem-solving, decision-making, adaptability, focus and other work-relevant behaviours.

You won’t see typical questions, instead, you’ll play activities that look and feel like simple games.

06How it works

• You’ll receive an email with a link and simple instructions.
• Before the official assessment you can try a practice task so you’re confident with the format.
• The assessment usually has around 7-9 tasks and should take about the same time as a standard online test.
• Tips to succeed
• Choose a quiet, distraction-free space with a reliable device.
• Read the instructions carefully before starting each activity.
• Be yourself - Arctic Shores is designed to capture how you naturally approach challenges, not what you think is the “right” answer.
• After you finish
• Candidates receive a personalised feedback report that explains what your responses suggest about your strengths - valuable insight whether you join us or not.

There are no right or wrong answers - your results simply help us understand where you’ll thrive. Approach it with confidence and focus on performing consistently throughout each task.

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.