Company Description
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.
OverviewPublicis Sports, the sports marketing division within Publicis Media, is searching for a Director in New York, NY. We ask that you have a motivated and entrepreneurial-mind to lead the oversight of the team, and management of client relationships and communicate with sports properties and media partnerships. The role includes both account management, as well as prospecting new business and new lines of business opportunities.
You will report to the Vice President, Publicis Sports & Entertainment.
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.
Responsibilities- Oversee project management around execution of client sports marketing partnerships across property and media channels
- Understand client business objectives, and use that understanding to identify high-value marketing recommendations and executions
- Write and deliver sports media and marketing strategies and oversee the translation of these strategies into final recommendations and implementation plans
- Craft strategic recommendations for the sponsorship campaign that are relevant, rooted in fan passions and aligned with both brand initiatives and the client target audience
- Provide clients with end to end strategic thought leadership across the full sports marketing landscape
- Support client on overall sponsorship strategy
- Maintain client relationships and client business
- Build, maintain and grow relationships with rights holders and media owners and internal agency counterparts
- Partner with internal agency groups and spearhead the collaboration and planning of all client programming to support partnerships
- Drive cross functional project management to support integrated marketing campaigns and ways of working
- Command a comprehensive understanding of marketing communications which can be effectively translated into developing marketing goals, objectives, and strategies
- Motivate and oversee a team in the creation, development and execution of strategies, solutions, tactics and programs
- Facilitate team building through collaborative management style, and focused project management to assure that assignments are executed in a timely manner
- Maintain superior knowledge of the dynamic marketplace/client needs in order to react quickly to identify unique opportunities for revenue growth
- Play active role in major agency new business pitches
- Develop POV’s and whitepapers on sports industry developments
- Oversight and management of direct reports, while also supporting career development
- Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned
Qualifications- Minimum 10+ years Sports Marketing experience
- Core competencies include:, Sports media knowledge, sports marketing strategy, sport media relationships and media buying/planning experience
- Demonstrated ability to understand and deliver on ideas and activation plans rooted in client business strategies and objectives
- Possess significant (industry, property) marketing partnership/sponsorship experience, ideally within an agency setting and excel at handling expectations with multiple partners
- Excellent Project Management skills, managing across several workstreams to connect all of the dots
- Comfortable presenting to senior clients and partners
- Proven ability to lead and interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and results
- Existing relationships with sport properties and media members
Additional InformationOur 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.
Compensation Range: $115,500 - $181,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 08/24/2024.
