Senior Global Investment - United Kingdom - Publicis Groupe

Description

Senior Global Investment & Accountability Executive101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FWCompany DescriptionPublicis Media is one of the world's largest media agency network and part of the French communications group Publicis Groupe.

As a global holding company, Publicis Media lives through its global agency brands Zenith, Starcom and Spark, which manage and continuously develop customer business in strategic communications consulting in over 100 countries.

In addition, central specialist teams at Publicis Media support the agencies' customers in the areas of:
data and technology, analytics and insights, research, content, performance, buying and business development.

Job DescriptionThe newly rebranded Investment & Accountability team sits as a key pillar within Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) and overall Commercial structure.

We are growing with an exciting shift in both mission and culture.

The team's holistic approach to Investment & Accountability feeds into key workstreams across the business:

from new business tenders (orchestrating the value & trading proposals for potential new clients), to negotiating contracts, managing pricing guarantees and relationships with auditors.

We are also focused on developing tools and new ways of measuring value, while also being fully integrated with the range of PMX offerings.

This is a truly Global remit, and we are very closely connected with our regional hubs across EMEA, APAC, LATAM & North America.

From time to time, there will be opportunities for international travel, either to visit clients, our local offices or attend conferences.

Publicis Media offers general and bespoke training across a wide range of subjects. We encourage members of the team to actively participate so we can develop our personal and professional skills.

The Head Office in White City is a modern and invigorating place to work with a wide range of benefits to staff such as flexible working hours, subsidised canteen, local business discounts, mental and physical health programs, and extensive social activitiesThe Role:
The team is recruiting for a Senior International Investment Executive to join them at the London Headquarters.

The Senior Investment Executive will work together with the I&A team on a variety of tasks including the day-to-day management of International Clients' business and New Business pitches.

As part of their remit, the Senior Investment Executive will be given the opportunity to develop, implement and optimise templates and processes for data requests as well as reporting procedures.

They will work with local markets around the world, to ensure the reported information is accurate and consistent. Together with the Investment Manager they will analyse performance vs. KPIs, produce global performance reports and work with senior members of the team to ensure global commitments are met. There will also be occasional opportunities to travel to the local markets.


Responsibilities:

Managing the Productivity models for Global clientsCollecting and processing data to a standard format so it can be shared to stakeholdersEngaging with the local markets, understanding their report, participating in local trainingEfficiently managing and prepare requests for external and internal teamsEfficiently support the team in client requestsDeveloping strong relationships with clients, traders in local offices, WW account teams and media auditors.

Deliver very good quality work while accepting responsibility for delivery deadlinesTo work alongside the rest of the Worldwide Investment Team to maintain a strong collaborative global trading community.

Support ongoing projects and workstreams, including but not limited to the development of tools, and efficiency processesQualificationsThey must be highly competent in Microsoft ExcelStrong analytical thinking, mathematical skills, and attention to detailAbility to process large amounts of dataSound media background is essential for the roleWork experience gained at one of the following:
Media Agency Buying or Investment department, Media Auditor, Media Owner sales department.

Team player and self-starter with strong interpersonal and solution-oriented attitude and an ability to effectively operate with high energy and flexibilityDemonstrate a strong understanding of concepts and methodologies relating to Value ManagementExperience required: 1-2 years Additional InformationTRUSTTrust 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 honestyTALENTThis is first and foremost a people business. We are committed to ensuring Publicis Groupe is a destination for the best talent in our industry.

We value people as individuals, growing ourselves as we grow our client's businessTRANSFORMATIONTrue 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