Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and PDX in order to forge and maintain trust-based relationships with senior client partners.
• Build and deliver annual scopes of work, oversee the completion of contracted deliverables, and negotiate contracts and fee arrangements as required.
• Oversee the development and implementation of strategic omnichannel marketing plans, including brand, shopper, and retail media, that meet or exceed client objectives and drive tangible business results.
• Lead and mentor a team of account managers/directors, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure the company product includes future-forward thinking anchored in business strategy and insights.
• Manage assigned P&Ls, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring profitability and efficiency.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities as well as additional revenue streams within existing clients to contribute to the company’s growth and success.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, consumer behavior, and the competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressively-responsible professional experience managing large, complex accounts and client relationships in an advertising agency, consultancy, or holding company environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Prior experience leading the development and evolution of shopper and retail marketing campaigns for CPG brands.
• Deep understanding of key components of CPG and retailer relationships, including Joint Business Planning, Top to Tops, and Channel and Category Strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of retail media and integrated commerce including key retail media networks and third-party commerce media partners.
• Highly collaborative approach to teamwork and problem-solving.
• Strong executive presence with a dynamic personality and the ability to effectively engage and influence a variety of audiences, including senior client leaders.
• A confident presenter and an outstanding listener with clear and persuasive verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Deep experience building trust, collaboration, and partnership with large, complex clients and cross-functional teams.
• Sound decision-making ability rooted in agency, client, and industry knowledge.

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