Operations Manager, Business Development

Publicis Groupe; London, Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global communications company as a Manager in Business Development Operations. This role focuses on driving growth through operational excellence, managing pitches, and improving processes. Ideal for someone with strong project management and data analysis skills, eager to enhance team productivity in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the advertising industry or a similar sector in an operational role.
• Proven project management skills with a focus on timely, high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of pitches, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including the integration of AI tools.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Company Description

OVERVIEWPublicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCE

Viva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been in our DNA. From the birth of Publicis, 94 years ago, when Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, our founder, invented French advertising. Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognize what makes us distinctive. This is the charge that inspires our teams to celebrate the differences in identity, background, culture, and experience of all of us. It influences how we behave with each other and our clients and is deeply embedded throughout our work to elevate and bring to life our differences in the platform world.

Job Description

Join our Global Business Development Operations team as a Manager and become a key player in driving global business growth at Publicis Groupe. This role offers an opportunity to lead important operational workstreams, focusing on process improvement and cross-regional coordination. Your efforts will ensure our pitches are executed with precision and efficiency. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in business development operations who enjoys managing projects and improving team productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of pitches, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Support pitch qualification through data analysis and market research.
• Assist in preparing high-quality research and presentation materials for pitches.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including the integration of AI tools where beneficial.
• Collaborate with technology and design teams to ensure effective pitch execution.
• Maintain and secure Business Development data, ensuring its integrity and accessibility.
• Gather insights from pitches to support continuous improvement and team development.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to enhance operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience in the advertising industry or a similar sector in an operational role.
• Proven project management skills with a focus on timely, high-quality delivery.
• A process-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Quick learner with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis with the ability to deliver actionable insights.
• Experience in event planning and coordination is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and CRM systems, especially Salesforce.

This role is suited for someone operationally skilled, innovative, and strategic, eager to contribute significantly to our global business development operations.

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working model, with full-time employees working in the office three days a week. We support all candidates and are committed to a fair assessment process. If you have circumstances such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments, or medical conditions that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Disclosing this information will not impact your application process.

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