Associate Director, Client Lead, Local Investment

at Publicis Groupe in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company Description

Read this first: If you have what it takes for this job, but don’t meet all the criteria within the job description, we encourage you to apply. We’d like to connect with you to see what skills and experience you could bring to our team.

About Publicis Media:

Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis Sapient and Publicis Health. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is comprised of Starcom, Zenith, Digitas, Spark Foundry, and Performics, powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that together deliver client value and business transformation. Publicis Media is committed to helping its clients navigate the modern media landscape and is present in more than 100 countries with over 23,500 employees worldwide.

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) delivers sustainable, transparent, competitive advantage to Publicis Media clients and agencies. This is done through the consolidated strength of our agencies, deep understanding of our client drivers, leveraging scaled investment, marketplace innovation, strength in partnerships and intelligence.

TRUST

Trust is the cornerstone upon which we build our relationships. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of how a partner should behave.

We treat our people and our clients with respect, transparency and honesty.

TALENT

This is first and foremost a people business. We are committed to ensuring Publicis Media a destination for the best talent in our industry. We value people as individuals, growing ourselves as we grow our client’s business.

TRANSFORMATION

True transformation comes when we stop managing change, and instead initiate change. We believe in our purpose to be the admired force for business transformation. We believe that focusing on performance and results has the power to transform client business.

Job Description

Role Objectives:

+ Bring strong thought leadership to client and team engagements

+ Prepare and present Local Landscape and marketplace to internal teams and external clients

+ Prepare and Present Buy Summary, Added Value, Posts, Audit reports and POVs on market opportunities to strategy counterparts and clients

+ Oversee a team of Supervisor Client Leads and Negotiators for skill development, time and expense reporting, goal and performance reporting

+ Assist Director with projects, VBS integrations and reporting, deliverable progress/timeline management

+ Build relationships with senior Management in the vendor community

+ Manage team training program participation s across multiple topics; lead sub committees for team challenges and innovation; mentor people managers and Supervisors to further grow.

+ Collaborate with Planning/Strategy & Client Leads brainstorm for increased innovation in client communication and / or productivity

+ Drive process automation improvement to decrease team level of effort

+ Analyze market level costs and collaborate with PMX on pricing benchmarks

+ Participate in new business by representing all areas of Local Media

Qualifications

+ 7+ years of experience Local Media Investment or Media Planning

+ Exhibit sharp attention to detail and strong math skills

+ Proven leader, who is approachable, collaborative, responsible and accountable

+ Have an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (specific attention to Excel and PPT), as well as experience with HMX, OX, Prisma SWAD and Tapscan

+ Have a strong understanding of local media measurement (Nielsen and Comscore)

+ Enjoy delivering polished presentations and know how to package, merchandise and sell-in concepts and new opportunities

Additional Information

Publicis Media provides benefits and resources designed to support all of our employees. With comprehensive health and dental benefits, 401K match program, generous time off, and flexibility to work remotely we strive to support work life balance. We encourage participation in the over 13 Business Resource Groups, including groups for Women, People of Color, Veterans, LGTBQ community and allies, Parents, and more.

Please let your Publicis Recruiter know if there are any particular adjustments we can consider to make the interview more accessible and comfortable.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We know that when the whole person is cared for, they are able to do their best work. That’s why we offer benefits that go way beyond comprehensive health, dental, 401K matching, and flexible time. We also offer access to over 16+ Business Resource Groups, mentorship programs and training opportunities, wellness and enrichment programming, extensive benefits for caregivers and new parents, tuition reimbursement, and so much more.