Vice President, Commercial Strategy

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$180K/yr – $300K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end commercial strategy and multi-market proposals, driving new revenue and value-based pricing across the group while leading cross-functional teams.

  • Lead multi-market bids and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Develop and monetize new revenue streams and proprietary value-based solutions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build innovative and competitive commercial proposals, connecting our strategies and approach to Publicis capabilities, tools & tech, talent, media pricing and incentive offerings.
  • Oversee commercial proposals for multi-market new business pitches, collating market responses and then streamlining into one compelling, global offer.
  • Explore and develop new, balanced revenue streams for Publicis in partnership with other fields.
  • Partner with Data, Tech and Tools leaders to develop new commercial models, in particular monetization for platforms and value-based pricing.
  • Champion proprietary solutions, especially value-based solutions within commercial discussions where appropriate.
  • Proactively identify new added value ($) across tools, tech and talent.
  • Provide guidance and benchmarks for staffing & remuneration models that drive profitability.
  • Identify areas to increase profitability through new products, talent or scope changes.
  • Partner with Client Leads, CFOs and CEOs on new business pitch opportunities and existing contract renewals.
  • Partner with other Groupe solution hubs as needed to develop joint Power of One commercial offers.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of agency and/or similar experience including Finance, Investment, Commercial, Data/Tech/Tools, and/or Operations.
  • Experience in Media, Retail Media, CRM, Creative, Production, Influencer or PR.
  • At least 8+ years in agency leadership roles within Client teams, Investment, Finance, Commercial, Data/Tech/Tools, and/or Operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Has served in Global or Regional roles and has worked on large-scale projects with multiple markets.
  • Familiar with negotiating MSAs/contract terms, scopes of work and other data-related legal documents.
  • Ability to quickly build relationships across a large organization.
  • Teamwork, proactivity, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Managerial experience
  • Exceptional organization and listening skills.

Benefits

  • medical coverage
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • parential and family care leave
  • family forming assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • flexible time off
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Publicis Groupe

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Founded in 1926 by Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, today Publicis Groupe is the second largest communications group in the world and a leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation, led by Arthur Sadoun, the third CEO in its history. Publicis Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Publicis Groupe is a privileged partner in its clients’ transformation to enhance personalisation at scale. The Groupe relies on ten expertise concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Through a unified and fluid organisation, its clients have a facilitated access to all its expertise in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals. Website: www.publicisgroupe.com X: @PublicisGroupe Instagram: @publicisgroupe YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/publicisgroupe Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/publicisgroupe

Founded in 1926
Paris, Ile de France, FR
34K employees (11,817 in marketing)
75% recommend to a friend
84% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$180K/yr – $300K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Marketing Strategy median pay in the United States

$129K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$1.4B
Last Raise
$1.4B
Post IPO Debt, 10 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $1.4B

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
526.1K
Traffic Source Mix
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33.4%
Direct
38.4%
Referral
11.8%
Social
15.8%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~40.2K
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Vice President, Commercial Strategy

Publicis Groupe · Chicago, IL · On-site