Responsibilities

• Co-lead new business media and integrated pursuits for large, complex, and Power of One opportunities – crafting compelling pitch narratives that showcase creative, data, media, and technology capabilities
• Engage directly with C-level and senior executive decision-makers across digital marketing, marketing transformation, and integrated marketing
• Foster a win-or-learn culture with accountable tracking of progress against plans and budgets
• Serve as the senior media strategy lead on key accounts, overseeing the full media strategy and planning function in collaboration with client teams to ensure business targets and goals are met
• Develop, implement, and drive strategy inclusive of media mix modeling, scenario planning, and strategic budget guidance that advances client business outcomes
• Lead the development of communications plans — directing data needs, uncovering business and consumer insights, defining business-driving strategies, and creating inventive connections plans that bring those strategies to life
• Bring thought leadership and fresh perspective grounded in a deep understanding of omni-channel customer experience, with the ability to manage downstream, cross-channel campaign executions
• Partner with creative, data, and cross-functional teams to translate strategies into business-driving ideas and direct long-range campaign planning to ensure best use of resources
• Build and lead a scaled brand and performance strategy, planning, and research capability with a track record of breakthrough innovation
• Champion the ongoing evolution of the strategy discipline, upskilling teams to maintain a competitive edge for the agency and its clients

Requirements

• BA/BS in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
• 15+ years of experience spanning digital and traditional media strategy, planning, and business development within an agency environment
• 10+ years of staff management experience with proven ability to lead teams, set strategic vision, and execute
• Demonstrated success leading major client businesses and strategy for large, complex accounts resulting in measurable growth and client satisfaction
• Deep experience in media pitches and new business with a proven track record of wins
• Experience navigating holding company and large, matrixed organizations; skilled at partnering with practice leads to co-develop go-to-market strategies and positioning
• Ability to translate data into actionable business solutions that enhance strategies and meet deliverables
• Ability to travel (10%)

Preferred

Benefits

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances