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.Job Description

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.