Client Director

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketing firm in Melbourne is seeking a seasoned media professional with over 6 years of experience in managing client relationships. The role involves spearheading innovative campaigns and coordinating strategies across digital and offline channels. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and an ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders. The company offers a vibrant work environment with numerous benefits, including wellness programs and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Access to global AI platforms

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Wellbeing support programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing client and agency relationships from mid to senior levels.
• Thorough understanding of planning across various media platforms.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders professionally.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead innovative campaigns for media strategies.
• Manage relationships with key clients and partners.
• Coordinate connections between digital and offline strategies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Influential communication

Collaboration

Client management

Education

6+ years in the media industry

Tools

Ehrenberg-Bass planning principles

Job description

Company description

We are closed for summer break 19 December- 2 Jan, all applicants will be reviewed once we are back in 2026

Overview

At Spark Foundry we bring HEAT to brands, Higher Engagement, Affinity and Transaction. Engagement with consumers, customers and stakeholders, affinity with brands, and transactions, that materially impact our client’s businesses. Spark is uniquely positioned to deliver HEAT because we have an aligned set of beliefs that guide how we navigate a changing media landscape, a structure that is designed for total accountability and a repeatable methodology to bake continuous improvement into everything we do. In order to bring this vision to life, we seek alignment around key values from our talent. Diverse thinkers with diverse thinking—what we call Allsorts—are essential to tackle challenges through the lens of different disciplines and perspectives. To succeed at Spark, you must thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. It’s not enough to be new, cool, or interesting; our solutions must drive business results. You need to embrace both the art and the evidence—right and left brain, imagination and activation, insight and technology in the pursuit of big ideas that are forensically measured. If you are motivated by these values, we welcome you to apply to become a Sparkie.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Spearheading innovative campaigns to align with the media strategies that captivate and deliver results.
• Leading and managing relationships with key clients, agencies, and partners, ensuring smooth collaboration across all levels.
• Coordinating the connection between digital strategy and offline channel planning with the agency digital team.
• Driving campaign planning across all screens and non-digital channels.
• Guiding clients through effective performance marketing in the digital space.

• Management of Client revenue & billing forecasting

What You Can Bring:

• Experience: 6+ years in the media industry, with a proven track record of managing client and agency relationships from mid to senior levels.
• Expertise: Strong organisational skills and a thorough understanding of planning across various media platforms, including proficiency with Ehrenberg-Bass planning principles.
• Communication: Clear, confident, and influential communicator, capable of leading discussions and challenging opinions with data-backed insights.
• Collaboration: A passion for working closely with clients and collaborating within a team environment.
• Hands-On Support: A willingness to provide hands‑on assistance and inspire your team.
• Professionalism: Professionally presented with the ability to seamlessly engage with diverse stakeholders.

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Additional information

Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
• A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
• Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
• A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
• Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
• Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [e-mail]; your personal information will be kept confidential.