Spark - Supervisor, 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 a Supervisor, 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:

• Manage Local Video, Audio (inclusive of streaming) and OTT plans that connects your client to their consumer. You will be directly overseeing the progress of all projects in bringing these plans to life within their respective channels, responsible for ensuring your team is able to meet deadlines and produce quality work
• Supervise assigned Negotiator(s) directly overseeing their skill development, time reporting, goal and performance reporting
• Collaborate with the Central Exchange Analyst, Specialist, PGD teams to deliver against client requests in activating investments across local audio, video and OTT in select markets within given timelines according to client guidelines and directives.
• Attend internal Strategy and external Client status meetings (as needed) to stay updated on client business, and to represent our local product
• Manage Local Product: Review all local media schedules to ensure client guidelines; Guide Negotiators with client specific questions; Develop client guidelines; Manage invoice reconciliation deadlines; Review post reports, track ADU/UDW delivery & audit materials; prepare client ready POVs on market opportunities
• Advocate for multicultural & diversity inclusion through Investments. Champion the 4As Fair Play Charter and all other diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Train and mentor Sr. Negotiators and Negotiators

• 5+ years of experience Local Media Investment or Media Planning
• Proven leader, who is 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 SQAD 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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