Global Investment Manager

Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe, alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is powered by its four global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Mediavest|Spark and Optimedia|Blue 449, and supported by its digital-first, data-driven Global Practices which together deliver client value and business transformation. Publicis Media is committed to helping its clients navigate the modern media landscape and is present in more than 100 countries with over 13,500 employees worldwide.

The Commercial Division at Publicis Media is recruiting a Manager to join the Investment Team at the London Headquarters. The team focusses on two key areas, namely

New business tenders: Managing the value & trading proposals for potential new Clients and  

Value Management: Negotiating and managing the delivery of value & trading commitments for existing Clients

The team works closely with Global Finance, Local PMX trading teams, New Business, and all of the Publicis Media agencies. This role is therefore at the centre of organisation and involves contact with many different aspects of the business.

– A thorough knowledge of media trading metrics and KPIs used to measure media buying performance across the main media

– Minimum 3 years related work experience gained at one of the following: Media Agency Buying or Investment department, Media Consultant, Media Owner sales department

– International media experience not essential but preferable

– Fluent in English, foreign languages not essential, but certainly very useful in this role

– Experience in managing junior staff

– High level of numeracy and adept at managing data and using Excel

– Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills and strong attention to detail

– Ability to process large amounts of data into relevant and concise insights and learning

– Experience and aptitude to write and present compelling business reports using Powerpoint.

TRUST
Trust is the cornerstone upon which we build our relationships. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of how a partner should behave.
We treat our people and our clients with respect, transparency and honesty.

TALENT
This is first and foremost a people business. We are committed to ensuring Publicis Media a destination for the best talent in our industry. We value people as individuals, growing ourselves as we grow our client’s business.

TRANSFORMATION
True transformation comes when we stop managing change, and instead initiate change. We believe in our purpose to be the admired force for business transformation. We believe that focusing on performance and results has the power to transform client business.