Spark - Associate Director, Client Lead, Local Investment

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) is the global media platform for Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]. PMX is an omnichannel activation powerhouse that drives smart application of investment through leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships and knowledge. PMX is at the forefront of the converging marketplace building data-informed, tech-enabled media to help marketers connect with consumers in a measurable way.

Ignite your career as an Associate Director, Client Lead at PMX! As an experienced media investment professional, you already know that Local Media is dynamic and more important than ever, providing clients with market specific strategies that maximize results while reducing waste. PMX has a re-imagined Local Media bringing together our Collective, Spark, Starcom, and Zenith agency brands. Discover the difference that PMX has to offer. Join our team and you could be doing your best work on behalf of our envied client roster. The Publicis Media Exchange activates across all local media channels too, including Television, Radio, Streaming Audio, and Digital Video (OTT/CTV/VOD)

Our Client Leads bring it all together, the direct link between our clients, our teams and the continuously evolving marketplace.

You will report to Senior Vice President, Local Investment.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

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

• 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

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

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

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