Director, Connected Media Growth & Pitches

Publicis Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,315 - 174,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in Chicago seeks a Director-level professional to own end-to-end Connected Media business development pursuits. You will lead multi-function teams, translate growth strategies into plans, and ensure high-quality pitches with compelling storytelling.

Role requires 10+ years in media/marketing/consulting, executive presence, and strong PM skills. Growth leadership collaboration and mentoring are key aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in media agency, marketing, consulting, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience managing complex BD pursuits or pitch processes.
• Excellent storytelling, writing, editing, and presentation development skills.
• Strong project management with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Executive presence with exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of assigned Connected Media new business pitches.
• Translate growth strategy into project plans, workstreams, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead development of pitch content ensuring quality and storytelling.
• Lead pitch workshops, rehearsals, and presentation readiness activities.
• Identify execution risks and implement solutions to maintain momentum.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across BD, Strategy, Media, Data, Creative.
• Manage timelines, dependencies, milestones, and accountability.
• Serve as primary contact for Growth Leadership during pursuits.
• Partner with design teams to craft client-ready materials.
• Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing.
• Maintain best-in-class pitch templates, content libraries, and processes.

Skills

Media strategy

Pitch management

Storytelling & writing

Project management

Executive communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

PowerPoint

Excel

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Publicis Groupe in Chicago seeks a Director-level professional to own end-to-end Connected Media business development pursuits. You will lead multi-function teams, translate growth strategies into plans, and ensure high-quality pitches with compelling storytelling.

Role requires 10+ years in media/marketing/consulting, executive presence, and strong PM skills. Growth leadership collaboration and mentoring are key aspects of the job.