Digital Business Director

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, P&O Ferries, 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 are proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly, Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

Our Constellation team has a rare opportunity for a Regional Digital Business Director to lead digital strategy across 26 European markets for Samsung’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) business. In this role, you’ll shape how one of the world’s most iconic brands connects directly with its customers, driving growth and innovation through paid media, as well as services spanning data, owned platforms, commerce, and creative.

Whether you’re an experienced Regional Account Director ready to step up or a Business Director looking for a fresh challenge, this role offers an exciting mix of strategic leadership, impactful client collaboration, and the chance to influence a globally recognised brand.

If this sounds like your kind of move, keep reading.

What will you be doing?

This is a leadership role with plenty of variety. You’ll:

• Own digital strategy: Collaborate with Samsung’s European Office and local markets to drive results through search, social, and programmatic platforms, ensuring best-in-class activation and measurable ROI.
• Lead with impact: Manage key deliverables end-to-end, upskill teams across markets, and deliver standout campaigns that make a difference.
• Grow revenue pipelines: Spot and implement growth projects across paid media, data, commerce, and creative to unlock exciting new business opportunities.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Partner with experts in CRM, web analytics, commerce, and creative to deliver integrated, future-focused solutions.

Joining our Constellation team means stepping into a role with global impact, working on one of the most recognised brands on the planet. Here’s why this could be your next great career move:

• Drive growth at scale: With Samsung as your client, you’ll be at the forefront of digital innovation, helping shape the future of marketing across Europe.
• Be part of a powerhouse team: Work alongside some of the best minds in data, commerce, and creative, collaborating on solutions that genuinely make a difference.
• Lead with purpose: Build strong relationships, develop high-performing teams, and leave a lasting legacy on the campaigns and people you guide.

What are we looking for?

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a mix of expertise and enthusiasm.

• Regional experience is a must: You’ve worked across multiple European markets and understand the nuances of the digital landscape.
• Digital Generalist: You’ve got a strong grasp of digital strategy combined with the operational know-how to make things happen.
• Platform expertise: You know search, social, and programmatic platforms inside out and can deliver results across all three.
• Strong collaborator: You’re a pro at juggling stakeholders, keeping everyone aligned, and responding at the Speed of Samsung.
• Growth mindset: You’re excited by the ever-evolving digital landscape and always on the lookout for better ways of doing things.

If you meet most of the above and are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of digital marketing for one of the world’s most iconic brands, we’d love to hear from you.

Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans, we also offer:

• WORK YOUR WORLD: opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS: Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS: 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES: We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF: You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS: This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full-time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.