European Account Manager – Media

Havas

. Liaise with and build strong relationships with the European client and end-client .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMadrid • SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong project management and coordination skills within the media industry, with a focus on building relationships and ensuring compliance across European markets. Capable of analyzing data to drive continuous improvement and support strategic media planning.

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Project Management ExperienceMedia KnowledgeClient Relationship BuildingAnalytical SkillsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Media PlanningData AnalysisReport ProductionProcess DevelopmentQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsSelf-StarterLateral ThinkingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Campaign Approval ToolAnalysis Tool

Industry Keywords

European Media ExperienceInternational CapacityContinuous ImprovementConnected OperationsGuideline Adherence

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Liaise with and build strong relationships with the European client and end-client
Co-create processes and guidelines and lead deployment across the European community
Identify opportunities in local and EU deliverables, processes, and operating models to drive continuous improvement, connected operations, and accountability
Own client requests and ensure timely, high-quality responses, guideline adherence, and quality assurance
Understand and manage the internal campaign approval and analysis tool
Produce, coordinate, and present reports and ad-hoc requests to clients
Analyse and report on competitors based on provided data
Prioritize tasks correctly
Adhere to brand client processes and support network-wide understanding and compliance
Develop relationships with assigned local markets, the global hub, and cross-brand teams
Act as custodian of client processes and ensure local-market understanding and compliance, especially for campaign approval and booking; flag issues to managers in advance
Provide support and training to local markets and clients when necessary
Support global teams in collecting and checking regional data and insights for global knowledge and insight deliverables
Support EU Account Executives by developing their skillsets, helping with prioritization, checking tasks and reports, and training new joiners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong coordination and project management experience, as well as media knowledge
Strategy/planning experience is an advantage
Thorough understanding of the media planning and implementation process and the role of different media channels holistically in the context of a media strategy
European or Global media experience is preferred
At least 4 years’ experience in a media agency, preferably in an international capacity and with some coordination experience
Ability to liaise confidently with clients at all levels and react to diverse cultural practices
Commitment to projects, tasks, and workstreams, taking full accountability for their success
Relationship-building skills internally and externally, with the ability to quickly build rapport and establish strong working relationships
Self-starter demonstrating initiative and proactiveness
Excellent attention to detail and timeline management; effective under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines
Lateral thinking and ability to detect opportunities and connect multiple workstreams for efficiency and best outcome
Analytical and thorough in understanding challenges and identifying optimal solutions
Strong written and presentation communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities employer
Zero tolerance for discrimination
Permanent employment contract