APEX Exchange (APEX) is a distinct next-generation trading entity within Publicis Media that identifies and invests in emerging market trends to benefit Publicis clients.

APEX develops innovative offerings through direct partnerships and principal investments that allow clients of all size to benefit from custom solutions in an increasingly complex media environment.

Clients opt into solutions outside the agency’s core services that offer tangible benefits including guaranteed outcomes, and advantageous pricing.

The Director role will report into the Vice President position and will be a part of the National Video Investment Team. This team works collectively to ensure that we have a thorough understanding of and a pulse on the media landscape, make smart investments with media partners, negotiating mutually favorable terms, and plan and execute client media buys that best deliver on their business and marketing objectives. 

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The expectations for this role fall into 3 key categories:

1. Developing Teams & Talent

• Oversee and manage team providing coaching and career development and that ADs/Supervisors are progressing relative to their goals.
• Reviews and supports goals of ADs/Supervisors.

2. Delivering on Our Value Proposition

• Develop and maintain strong partner relationships. Identify opportunities in the marketplace and seems the right partners to collaborate with.
• Support negotiations.
• Manage relationships with vendors and communicating client needs throughout the campaign lifecycle.
• Lead escalation discussions of serious campaign issues.
• Oversee day-to-day for activation.
• Develop new strategies for clients and manage level of client satisfaction.
• Lead day-to-day team negotiations.

3. Managing Business & Operations

• Manage activation relationship with Agency Account Leads.
• Identify best practices and opportunities for improvement within workflow process and communication protocols.
• Oversee daily campaign execution & delivery.
• Strong agency peer relationships with counterparts for escalation and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to usage of tools and entry of data input.
• Lead enforcement of Salesforce Hygiene across their direct team.

TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

We value diversity of thought and experiences at APEX! If you learned about media from the sales or agency side, that’s great but we do need folks with advanced level of understanding of how media investment works.

• 7 years of experience with Advanced knowledge of media is critical for success in this role
• Diverse backgrounds and experience are welcome including Agency Planning/Investment, Media Sales, Consulting and/or Media Client Side
• Strong media financial acumen is mandatory
• Business financial acumen
• Advanced understanding of the media landscape

SOFT SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Technical skills are a point of entry for the roles at APEX but we’re looking for qualified candidates with soft skills that drives our culture.

• Is credible, courageous, and
• Takes accountability when things go wrong
• Empowers others, giving them space and authority in their roles
• Gives recognition when individuals deliver or take risks
• Is able to join the dots to develop the bigger picture strategy

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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

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

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Req #24-8372