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Planning Account Manager
Media Planner / Account Manager – Retail & FMCG
About the7stars
the7stars is the UK’s largest independent media agency, offering the best people, the best service, and the most creative media campaigns. Our clients include Admiral, The Financial Times, Gousto, Iceland, and The Postcode Lottery.
Since our founding in 2005, our mission has been to inspire the exceptional and defeat the bad and the boring. Through transparency, we deliver award-winning campaigns across all sectors while fostering a vibrant, inclusive culture that attracts top talent.
In 20 years, we’ve achieved everything—and more:
- Ranked in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work for for 13 consecutive years
- Named Campaign’s Best Place to Work three times
- Recognised by prestigious industry bodies (IPA, WARC, Effie, Thinkbox, Campaign, The Drum)
We grow aggressively, deliver stunning client work, and consistently maximise media value.
The Role & Responsibilities
You’ll join one of our 4 client teams, specialising in Retail & FMCG media strategies. Clients operate differently, requiring smart thinking, agility, and strong client focus. Your role will be instrumental in delivering top-tier, accountable media solutions.
Core Responsibilities:
- Act as a key daily client contact, maintaining transparent, strong relationships and keeping clients updated on progress.
- Obtain briefs from clients and collaborate with cross-functional the7stars teams (planners, buyers, creatives) to craft tailored responses.
- Use industry tools, TGI insights, YouGov profiles, and data to develop channel implementation recommendations.
- Present media plans and recommendations to clients with confidence.
- Segment audiences via advanced profiling and data tools to enhance engagement.
- Liaise across specialist teams (AV, radio, press, OOH, digital) to ensure execution aligns with client objectives.
- Track campaign performance in real time, coordinate with vendors, and update clients with actionable insights.
- Maintain core account documents (year plans, finance trackers) for transparent reporting and collaboration.
- Leverage Excel at an intermediate level (pivot tables, functions) to build plans and reporting.
- Build and negotiate with media owners for optimal client ROI.
- Share best practice learnings with the agency (meetings, case studies, website).
- Actively participate in the7stars leadership forums and cross-company initiatives (e.g., Values Weeks).
- Engage in relevant pitches and new business leads.
- Collaborate with sidebar specialists (data, insight, digital) to upskill and stay ahead.
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Requirements
- Agency experience in media planning/buying (online/offline).
- Be a “media nerd”—passionate about channels, trends, and strategy.
- Quick learner: Must grasp new platforms and adapt aggressively.
- Practical executor: Hands-on problem solver who thrives under pressure.
- Multi-task with excellence—prioritise deadlines in a fast-paced agency.
- Confident communicator: Speak eloquently to clients, stakeholders, and peers.
- Presentation skills: Articulate strategies verbally and in writing.
- Tech-savvy: Intermediate Excel mastery (essential for planning/forecasts).
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Why Join Us?
Benefits
- Uncounted holiday
- Performance-based bonuses (discretionary summer/year-end payouts + Christmas bonus).
- Free breakfast and company bar.
- New Business Bonus (eligible on successful hires in Year 1).
- Financial wellness: Personal advice from Financial Advisors.
- Life Assurance + Critical Illness Cover policies.
- Income protection.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Gym Membership (4 local options).
- Passport to Work Scheme (season ticket loan/cycle-to-work scheme).
- Techscheme (career development tools).
- Family benefits: Extensive leave for Maternity/Paternity/Fostering/Adoption + Gousto box gift.
- Royal London pension (Green Pension option).
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support).
Working Life
- Monday–Thursday: Office-based in Covent Garden.
- Friday: Hybrid flexible days.
Ideal For
- Creatives who thrive in a fast-moving, innovative culture.
- Problem-solvers who want career freedom and creative challenges.
- Those who give back—5% of our profits fund community projects.
- Fun lovers—we value entrepreneurship, collaboration, and joy.
Diversity & Inclusion
the7stars is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise inclusivity, ensuring every individual has a voice.
Apply if you’re ready to own a career at pace—in an agency that wins awards, drives impact, and champions diversity.
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