Senior Associate, Publicis Sports

Company Description

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) is the global media platform for Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR, CAC 40]. PMX is an omnichannel activation powerhouse that drives smart application of investment through leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships and intelligence. PMX is at the forefront of the converging marketplace executing data-informed, tech-enabled media to help marketers connect with consumers in a measurable way.

Publicis Sports, the sports marketing division within Publicis Groupe and Publicis Media, is searching for a Senior Account Executive to join its team based in New York, NY or Chicago, IL. This position requires a highly motivated and entrepreneurial-minded person to assist with the strategic consulting, executional management and investments of our client’s sports property and media partnerships. The main duties of the role are day-to-day account management, with some assistance in prospecting for new business.

Publics Media is the media strategy and buying arm of Publicis Groupe, a leading Global marketing and media holding company. Publicis Media includes the Starcom, Spark Foundry, and Collective agency brands, while Publicis Groupe includes Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), and others.

• Perform day-to-day project and account management duties as assigned related to client sports marketing partnerships across property and media channels

• Learn to analyze and understand client business strategies and objectives, and utilize that understanding to identify, develop and deliver high-value marketing recommendations and executions
• Support development of sponsorship portfolio strategy, strategic executive presentations and project management of client assignments
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of marketing communications which can be effectively translated into developing marketing goals, objectives, and strategies
• Support sponsorship activation planning and execution of clients’ sponsorship properties and media
• Learn to build, maintain and grow client relationships and client business
• Build, maintain and grow relationships with rights holders and media owners and internal agency counterparts
• Build and cultivate positive client and agency relationships
• Become a key resource on our clients’ business
• Play active support role in major agency new business pitches
• Develop POV’s and whitepapers on sports industry news and developments
• Key contributor to client presentation creation, industry trend documents , competitive reports , and partner optimization reports
• Evaluate and provide POV’s on sponsorship opportunities

• Minimum 2+ years of Sports Marketing industry experience (can include internships or subject-matter specific college degree)
• Preferred candidate would have agency experience working on behalf of brand clients, but not mandatory
• Proficiency across Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills a must
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically
• Must be a self-starter who can work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and results

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.

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